Grading

Mid-Term Exam                        20%

Papers

Final Project                             60%

            1st Paper           (10%)

            2nd Paper          (20%)

            Final Paper       (30)      

           

Film Notes                                10%

Class Participation                     10%

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Total                                        100%   

 

 

 

Reading & Film Notes

            You should come to class prepared to discuss the reading, and the reading questions. You will also be expected to turn in a one-page response for every film that we see in class.  These are due in the class following the film screening. No late assignments will be accepted.

 

Mid-Term Exam

            The mid-term will consist of one essay and several short answer questions.  You will be given a list of essay topics one week ahead of the exam.

 

Final Project

            You will be working on the final project throughout the semester.  At the beginning of the semester, the class will be breaking up into working groups of 3-5 students depending on interest.  Each student will be responsible for writing 2 shorter papers and a final paper that will culminate in a group presentation.  The first paper will be a 4 page paper literature review of the scholarship on the topic chosen by the student.  The second paper will be an 8 page description of the community in which you will be working, and a biography of at least one informant, along with an addendum of a transcription of at least one interview.  The final project will culminate in a 12 page essay that explores the theme you have chosen by integrating your literature research with your field work.  You will be presenting your findings in groups at the end of the semester.  Your essays, interviews, photographs and videos will form the basis for a public website about Oaxacan immigration to Oregon.

 

 

 

Late Papers and Absence During Exams

            Late papers and assignments will result in a lower grade, usually half a grade deducted for every day late.  If you have an emergency or foresee missing class for a legitimate reason, you must communicate with me at the earliest possible time to make alternative arrangements.

 

Plagiarism

            The academic integrity policy of the school (see Pathfinder) requires all students to be honest in the representation of their work.  This means that you must not copy from other students during exams, and that your written assignments should be properly cited and represent your own work. 

 

Academic Freedom

            I guarantee your right to freely express your ideas, no matter what they are and how unpopular they may be.  I will endeavor to present a variety of perspectives in the classroom, and to share my own personal beliefs with the class when appropriate.  If you feel intimidated or are reluctant about expressing your ideas in class please talk to me about it, or send me an anonymous message if that makes you feel more comfortable.  You have complete freedom with one important exception; attacking or harassing individuals in the class will not be permitted.

 

Disabilities

            If you have a disability that may impact your academic performance,

you may request accommodations by submitting documentation to the Student

Support Services Office on the ground floor of Templeton Student Center

across from the Cashier (x7191), and that office will notify me of the

accommodations for which you are eligible. Even if you have not been diagnosed, but still feel you may have a learning disability please come and talk with me or see Dale Holloway in Student Support Services.