Grading Criteria
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Attendance |
10% |
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Class Participation |
10% |
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Quizzes and Journal Entries |
20% |
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Midterm |
15% |
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Final |
20% |
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Final Paper |
20% |
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Presentation |
5% |
Grading Scale
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91-100% = A |
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86-90% = B+ |
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80-85% = B |
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76-79% = C+ |
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71-75% = C |
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65-70% = D+ |
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61-64% = D |
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0 - 60 = F |
Attendance, Tardiness
Participation
To enable you to participate
productively, it is necessary that you read the assignments carefully before
the class period in which they will be discussed.
I will evaluate participation
on the basis of:
Annotated Bibliographies
Annotated bibliographies are
lists of scholarly journals and articles about a defined and specific research
topic. They are the basis from which to write larger research papers. In this
course, I expect you to develop a valid research question, stated in a 200 word
abstract, and a list of at least 20 detailed annotated references. A draft of
this work is due in the first half of the semester.
Presentations
Everyone will be responsible
for one class presentations. All class presentations are to be done in groups
of 2-3 students. The format for the presentations is relatively open. It can
consist of power point presentations or of leading a discussion about the
assigned readings. However, each presentation needs to include a handout for
fellow students. The presentations are to be limited to no more than 15
minutes. A sign-up sheet to schedule presentations will be made available
during the second week of classes.
Exams
A midterm and a final will be
given. Those will consist of matching, identification, short essays and one
longer essay. The final is non-cumulative.
Paper
Based on your abstract and
your annotated bibliography, you will write a five- page research paper. Your
paper develops a topic discussed in class (or related to it) and applies the
theoretical tools we have used to analyze masculinity.
Videos
Some videos or video clips
will be shown in class. The majority however will be shown outside of class.
You will be able to watch those videos through Clarkson TV if you are living on
campus, or at any of some specifically designated lounges. Details will be
provided in class.
Deadlines
In order to assure fairness
to all students, the deadlines for the given assignments are binding. If not
stated otherwise, the papers have to be turned in at the beginning of the class
period for the day that they are due. Turning an assignment in late will lower
your respective score by 10% for each day it is late, unless accompanied by a
valid excuse and verifying documentation.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is on the
increase. It is a serious offense with far-reaching repercussions. Plagiarizing
is defined as appropriating or imitating the language, ideas and thoughts of
another author and representation of them as one's original work. To make sure
that you don't plagiarize unknowingly, familiarize yourself with the
conventions of how to use proper quotes and citations in a scholarly paper.
Documentation will be made available throughout the course.
Any student who has been
found to be plagiarizing or found to be abetting someone in the act of
plagiarism will face disciplinary proceedings. In mild cases it might result in
an F in the class, in more serious cases it can lead to the expulsion from the
University. There will be no warnings!
Support
Writing Support: The
Accommodations for Disabilities
If you need any help because
of a disability, please let me know so that we can ensure that you get the
assistance you need.