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Work for this Course

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The requirements for this course fall into three categories: Classroom Work, Written Work, and the Final Exam.

 

As the semester progresses, I will post links to detailed descriptions for these assignments on this page, as well as a Rubric for each written assignment that shows you how exactly your work will be evaluated for the assignment.

 

I maintain an open gradebook policy, and encourage you to talk to me about your progress in the class and how your work is being evaluated.


Classroom Work (20%)

 

Reading Questions and "Prologue" Discussion During our weekly meetings we will combine lecture with active participation involving all members of the class.  On the course schedule, I post the section of reading that we will be covering in class that day, as well as a list of reading questions that you should complete before coming to class. These questions are designed to help you note the important details of the play (plot, characters, etc.) and reflect on Shakespeare's language. We will begin each class with a "Prologue," during which time I will ask students to share their responses to the reading questions.

 

Collaborative Class Notes and "Epilogue" For one week of the semester, you will be assigned to collaborate with a small group of students on compiling notes for that week's classes and posting them to this wiki. During that week, your group will also be responsible for closing class with final questions, clarifying points, and other  reflections during our "Epilogue." Detailed Assignment for Collaborative Notes.

 

Written Work

 

Blogging (20%) Students in the course will be responsible for posting regular blog entries on http://npshakespeare.blogspot.com Detailed Assignment and Rubric for Blogging.

Midterm Blogging Prompt

 

Research Assignment (20%) A 3-5 page report on a significant resource for the study of Shakespeare.  Detailed Assignment and Rubric for Research Review

 

Writing Project (20%) A 5-7 page argumentative essay that explores some aspect of Shakespeare's language, performance, historical context, or the ongoing influence of his work.The project will be based on materials drawn from the class's Research Assignments and/or blog posts during the semester. Detailed Assignment and Rubric for Writing Project Choices 

Revision Assignment, for students who wrote on Option #1

 

Please consult the "Shakespeare Style Sheet" before submitting your essays!

 

 

 

Final Exam (20%) The final exam in this course will be a take-home essay exam, due on our final exam date, and will cover material from the entire course. This will be an open-book exam that will also integrate materials from the collaborative notes for this class. I will also offer the opportunity for you to put on a collaborative performance in lieu of writing the final exam. If you think you might be interested in this option, please talk to me early in the semester.

 

 

All due dates for these assignments are listed on the schedule.

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