Assignment
Once during the semester, you will be responsible for a five-minute block of class time in which you will inform the class about a subject related to the historical or cultural context of the readings assigned for that day. I can provide you with a list of possible topics to relate to our readings.
Your presentation should be well-organized and focused, have a thesis or point, make an explicitly stated connection between your subject matter and the readings for that day, last no more than five minutes (you’ll want to practice ahead of time to get a feel for how long five minutes is), and keep the class interested (don’t bore us).
Sign Up for Class Time
To avoid long lists of presenters at the end of the semester, I will have you sign up for a class period (and, therefore, for a general subject) at the beginning of the semester. You do not have to know the specific subject of your presentation when you sign up, but you will need to have your subject checked and approved by me at least a week before your presentation (you’ll probably want to get working on your presentation before then, so that you have time to visit the library).
Handout
Your presentation should be accompanied by a one-page handout. The handout can include any combination of text and/or illustrations. You should not read from this handout in the presentation. Think of the handout as an accompaniment to the presentation. You should provide a paper copy of your handout for each member of the class.
Rehearsal
You must meet with me outside of class at least one class period before your scheduled presentation. At this meeting, we will review your plans for the presentation, and you will make a dry run of your presentation for me. You will not be permitted to make your presentation if you have not had a rehearsal with me.
Sources
Your presentation should use at least three external sources for your information. These sources should be properly cited on a Works Cited page on the electronic version of the handout.
Peer Evaluation
Evaluation of all oral projects (including this one) will be based on a combination of peer and teacher evaluation. Your peers will provide written evaluations of your project, which will factor into the final grade for that project.
Academic Projects (You must choose at least one project from this category.)
Academic Seminar Paper (300 points)Oral Projects (You must choose at least one project from this category.)
Standard Academic Paper (200 points)
Biographical Context Essay (100 points)
Annotated Bibliography of Scholarly Sources (100 points)
Annotated Bibliography of Web Sites (100 points)
Historical Presentation (100 points)Examinations
Dramatic Interpretation (100 points)
Class Discussion (100 points)
Midterm Examination (100 points)Interpretive Projects
Final Examination (200 points)
Reading Journal (100 points, repeatable)
Electronic Discussion (100 points, repeatable)
Paper (100 points, repeatable)
Creative Interpretation (100 points, repeatable)
Multiperspective (200 points, may count as academic)
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