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Four short papers (one-page, single-spaced), responding to complex questions which cover one or more, readings, concepts from lecture, and/or screenings. Generally, you will be expected to demonstrate control over major arguments and/or concepts from readings and lectures, often in connection with selective but detailed attention to one or more films seen in class. There will be some choice as to the question you answer. More on these and the grading when the first paper is assigned. Note: There will be penalties for late papers. One group project presentation at the end of the semester. |
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FORMAT FOR ALL PAPERS: All the papers in this class are required to keep to a rigid, arbitrary format: one side on one sheet of 8 1/2 by 11" paper, single-spaced, minimum font 10. On the back of the page write your name, your section leader's name, your section day/time. Also write the number of the question you are answering. However, do not put any part of your paper there. GRADING: All papers will be graded on a scale of 0-12. A routinely satisfactory performance will be evaluated as 7. If you receive less than 6 on any paper, you should meet with your section leader at once about your performance. LATE POLICY FOR ALL PAPERS IN THIS CLASS: Half a point will be deducted for each day the paper is late without excuse. If you know you in advance are going to blow a deadline, talk to your section leader before the due date. REMARKS ON ASSIGNMENTS: The purpose of these papers is to allow you to demonstrate your control over concepts, theoretical frameworks, and arguments studied in this class. Your task is to say as much as you can as clearly and coherently as you can, about your topic. But you have little space, so use it wisely. No introduction or repetition of the question is necessary (you must indicate the question number you are answering on the back of the page). When discussing a theorist, concentrate on the key concepts and arguments most pertinent to the question you are answering. Discuss their implications insofar as they are pertinent to that question. For example, it may be (or it may not be) that your analysis requires references to other concepts of the theorist than those central to your argument or mentioned in the question; however, make such references as brief as you can while maintaining clarity. But be as specific as possible in your references to texts. |
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| Paper 1: |
Due Tuesday, October 9 by 4 p.m. in your section leader's mailbox
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| Paper 2: |
Due Monday, November 5 in lecture
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| Paper 3: |
Due Tuesday, November 27 by 4 p.m. in your section leader's mailbox
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| Paper 4: |
Due Friday, December 14 by 4 p.m. in your section leader's mailbox
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| Group presentation: |
to be presented
during exam period (Wednesday, December 12) |
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