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Political Science and Interdisciplinary Courses
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piece,’ where you reflect on a question or a topic and integrate the readings and class material into your work. We keep the title “academic journal,” however, because beyond a thoughtful response to the question asked, we encourage you to write about any other ideas, impressions, concerns or questions about the course. Class discussion/debate: As a full class or within small groups, you will participate in discussions and debates of course material. We will expect you to state opinions informed by the readings, and listen and respond to a variety of positions held by other members of the classroom. You will be exposed to diverse perspectives, and expected to approach them rationally, with an open mind and recognition that college is not about simply reinforcing existing beliefs and bias, but exploring ideas, thinking critically about the ideas of both yourself and others. In debates you learn to put together arguments in favor of a position, how to present those arguments effectively, and how to respond to counter arguments. Discussion and debates encourage respect for all members of the learning community, even when students disagree on certain issues. The ongoing discussion and debate in the course also will help you speak in public and present yourselves in well-organized, clear, effective ways. You also will have the opportunity to participate in discussion and debate through the use of Blackboard (to be described in class). Be prepared to discuss in each class, we will also use peer assessment to allow you to reflect on the quality of the participation of other students.
Research project/paper: The research project/paper requires you to find information at the library and the web and present it in a clear manner. In this class you will learn the organization of research papers and basic techniques of information search and retrieval. We’ll introduce you to both the library and computer center to help you develop skill at finding quality material. The paper will be due in final form on Thursday December 16
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as you will note in the syllabus, we will have various drafts due during the semester. The Research paper will be based on a group project, with each person in the group doing individual research to support a group presentation at the end of the semester. That individual research will also be used to write a 10 to 12 page paper about an aspect of a theme or case study. The final paper will be worth 150 points (15% of the grade), but 90 other points are available during the semester for completing work on the paper in a timely manner. Below is the research paper schedule: September 8: Groups will be chosen, and asked to pick a case study or topic to investigate. Topics must be chosen by September 15. Groups will be given a list of suggested topics, though only one group can do a given topic. If a group desires to investigate something not on the list of suggested topics, they can do so with instructors’ permission. September 20: Library visit. The library staff will help you learn how to find information, and get you started on your initial searches. Groups will be asked to divide their topic into individual research projects, so that each person is investigating a different aspect of a case or theme (we’ll help you if your group finds this difficult.)
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piece,’ where you reflect on a question or a topic and integrate the readings and class
material into your work. We keep the title “academic journal,” however, because
beyond a thoughtful response to the question asked, we encourage you to write about any
other ideas, impressions, concerns or questions about the course.
Class discussion/debate: As a full class or within small groups, you will participate in
discussions and debates of course material. We will expect you to state opinions
informed by the readings, and listen and respond to a variety of positions held by other
members of the classroom. You will be exposed to diverse perspectives, and expected to
approach them rationally, with an open mind and recognition that college is not about
simply reinforcing existing beliefs and bias, but exploring ideas, thinking critically about
the ideas of both yourself and others. In debates you learn to put together arguments in
favor of a position, how to present those arguments effectively, and how to respond to
counter arguments. Discussion and debates encourage respect for all members of the
learning community, even when students disagree on certain issues. The ongoing
discussion and debate in the course also will help you speak in public and present
yourselves in well-organized, clear, effective ways. You also will have the opportunity to
participate in discussion and debate through the use of Blackboard (to be described in
class). Be prepared to discuss in each class, we will also use peer assessment to allow
you to reflect on the quality of the participation of other students.
Research project/paper: The research project/paper requires you to find information at
the library and the web and present it in a clear manner. In this class you will learn the
organization of research papers and basic techniques of information search and retrieval.
We’ll introduce you to both the library and computer center to help you develop skill at
finding quality material. The paper will be due in final form on Thursday December 16
th
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as you will note in the syllabus, we will have various drafts due during the semester.
The Research paper will be based on a group project, with each person in the group doing
individual research to support a group presentation at the end of the semester. That
individual research will also be used to write a 10 to 12 page paper about an aspect of a
theme or case study. The final paper will be worth 150 points (15% of the grade), but 90
other points are available during the semester for completing work on the paper in a
timely manner. Below is the research paper schedule:
September 8: Groups will be chosen, and asked to pick a case study or topic to
investigate. Topics must be chosen by September 15. Groups will be given a list of
suggested topics, though only one group can do a given topic. If a group desires to
investigate something not on the list of suggested topics, they can do so with instructors’
permission.
September 20: Library visit. The library staff will help you learn how to find
information, and get you started on your initial searches. Groups will be asked to divide
their topic into individual research projects, so that each person is investigating a
different aspect of a case or theme (we’ll help you if your group finds this difficult.)
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