Pétur Knútsson
Spring 2006
Pétur Knútsson
In assessing this course I shall award credit for participation in class
discussions, presentation and discussion of individual choice material, and
written "notebooks" demonstrating that you have done the required reading.
Please note that this
assessment means that attendance is necessary for credit.
Here is a suggestion:
Participation in seminar discussions
25%
Performance in own seminar on individual choice text
25%
Written assignment: notebook on Ong 1982
25%
Written assignment: notebook on individual choice text
25%
By "notebook" I mean the sort of file I generate in my computer whenever I read a new book: a file of notes for the future, points to remember, usable quotes, criticisms and dislikes. Some people use a card index. Remember that the main focus of this course is the other half of the course, the Seminar Project. We will spend a bit of time on thinking about how to write an academic essay ....