the 5 projects
You will have 5 major projects due this semester and a multitude of smaller exercises like reading responses that will correlate with these projects in some way.
Unlearning Narrative – A 1,250-1,500 word reflection on a moment when you “unlearned” something.
L'object de Cultura Project – A 1,500 word project where you research an object that holds personal, cultural meaning to your life.
Disciplinary Literacies Narrative – A 1,500-1,750 word narrative investigating your chosen discipline or profession.
Remix Project – A multimodal retelling of one of the above projects.
Final Reflection – A portfolio and reflective essay that tells a story about your experience with your first semester at MSU and in this class.
Unlearning Narrative – A 1,250-1,500 word reflection on a moment when you “unlearned” something.
L'object de Cultura Project – A 1,500 word project where you research an object that holds personal, cultural meaning to your life.
Disciplinary Literacies Narrative – A 1,500-1,750 word narrative investigating your chosen discipline or profession.
Remix Project – A multimodal retelling of one of the above projects.
Final Reflection – A portfolio and reflective essay that tells a story about your experience with your first semester at MSU and in this class.
assessment
Since the theme of this class is (co)authorship and storytelling, I feel the most egalitarian and student-centered way to grade is to collectively determine the rubrics for each project together. Prior to each project being due, then, we will collaborate on the rubric for that particular project in class.
However, I also want to re-emphasize that I believe participation in workshop days and peer feedback are essential to passing this class. I will consider how well of a participant in our classroom community you are when determining final grades. And I promise to continually discuss your participation throughout the semester so that you do not feel surprised at the end.
However, I also want to re-emphasize that I believe participation in workshop days and peer feedback are essential to passing this class. I will consider how well of a participant in our classroom community you are when determining final grades. And I promise to continually discuss your participation throughout the semester so that you do not feel surprised at the end.
All major projects must be submitted in order to pass the class.
grade scale
MSU follows the point scale for grading. I will determine the points you have as follows:
95-100% - 4.0
89-94% - 3.5
82-88% - 3.0
75-81% - 2.5
70-74% - 2.0
65-69% - 1.5
60-64% - 1.0
< 60% - 0.0
95-100% - 4.0
89-94% - 3.5
82-88% - 3.0
75-81% - 2.5
70-74% - 2.0
65-69% - 1.5
60-64% - 1.0
< 60% - 0.0
grade breakdown
Unlearning Narrative – 100 points
L'object de Cultura Project – 100 points
Disciplinary Literacies Narrative – 100 points
Remix Project – 100 points
Final Reflection – 200 points
Class Participation – 200 points
Weekly writings – 200 points
L'object de Cultura Project – 100 points
Disciplinary Literacies Narrative – 100 points
Remix Project – 100 points
Final Reflection – 200 points
Class Participation – 200 points
Weekly writings – 200 points