History 102g: 03/11/08

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Blog Assignment 6

How does the author's portrayal of heroism in the Song of Roland compare to some of our earlier texts like Beowulf?

Or

What might the description of Ganelon's trial tell us about concepts of medieval justice?

You can answer one of these questions OR you can answer both questions and get credit for two blogs for those of you who have been naughty and not blogged as much as you should have. Remember, these count for 10% of your overall class grade!!!

Discussion Section Syllabus

History 102g, Medieval Civilization Discussion Section Syllabus

Fridays 9am, 12pm

TAs: Stacey Lutkoski & Ericka Swensson

Email: staceybl@usc.edu, emswensson@yahoo.com

Office: Shrine Offices

Welcome to the discussion section for History 102g. Discussion sections will examine and elaborate on the material presented through the lectures and readings. These classes will help us work through difficult concepts and problematize historical issues. As stated in the course syllabus, the discussion sections are worth 20% of your total course grade. Half of your discussion section grade will be determined by performance in the section itself. In order to receive full credit you need to be present at every class with the readings in hand, be an active participant, and demonstrate a familiarity with the sources.

Cell phone calls, tardiness, inappropriate use of laptops, and other disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and will adversely affect your grade.

Attendance is mandatory. Consult the course syllabus for more information on the attendance policy and penalties.

The second half of your discussion section grade will depend upon your performance in our class blog. Please email Ericka if you have not yet been added to the blog. This is your responsibility, and we will not be held responsible for your negligence. Each week we will post an assignment by Monday evening. You must post a thoughtful paragraph response on the blog by Thursday at 8pm. Late postings will not be accepted. We encourage you to use the blog not only as a place to express your ideas but also as a discussion forum by responding to your classmates’ postings. Your post should neither be a “fact” oriented question/ comment nor a question concerning the content of the works themselves, i.e.: a question that requires outside sources to answer. Rather, your response statement should deal exclusively with the contents of the texts themselves. Also, make sure that you cite the page(s) used for your question or comment.

This syllabus is subject to change. We will communicate with you outside of class primarily through email, and it is your responsibility to check your account regularly for pertinent information. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact either one of us.

Any student requiring academic accommodations based on a disability is required to register with Disability Services and Programs (DSP) each semester. A letter of verification for approved accommodations can be obtained by DSP. Please be sure the letter is delivered to us as early in the semester as possible. DSP is located in STU 301 and is open 8:30am-5:00pm Monday through Friday. The phone number for DSP is (213) 740-0776.

History 102g

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Blog Assignment 6

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