Skimming: An In-class Reading Activity
For this in-class assignment, students skim several short articles and paraphrase the arguments in each of the articles, practicing their ability to discern the location of the arguments within a […]
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Group Dialogues
Prior to class, based on readings and/or lecture materials, learners are asked to come up with 3 questions that they would like to ask their fellow learners. Learners are encouraged […]
Read moreFinal Paper Outline Peer Evaluation
Students are asked to complete their final paper outlines, with thesis statements, in advance, following the rubric, and bring the outline of the final paper to class. They will then […]
Read moreShort Midterm Essay: Reflection on Race and Ethnicity
This assignment is used midway through the course to encourage students to reflect on how their understanding of race and ethnicity has developed. This reflection helps students identify key themes […]
Read moreAll about the Pitch
Students develop and give a 20-minute “business pitch” in front of a group of imaginary investors . As part of the presentation, each group provides the PDF/brochure that lays out […]
Read moreResistance Case Study
Students choose an example (event, person, place, etc.) they consider to be an important example of ‘resistance.’ The primary purpose of the assignment is to communicate to the reader what,how […]
Read morePhoto Essay on Political Participation
Students are tasked with attending an in person or online a political event that takes place in New York City. For the assignment, students take 5 pictures (or 5 screenshots […]
Read moreEthnographic Journal
Students are asked to keep an ethnographic journal throughout the semester to observe and analyze an aspect of society or culture. Each journal will be written in response to a […]
Read morePhilosophy Final Paper
Students choose an articles covered in the course and argue for or against the main argument. Paper tasks students with developing a thesis and process statement, summary of the article, […]
Read moreSocial Annotation with Hypothes.is
Students practice reading and writing strategies using the Hypothesis annotation tool to mark up a text, take shared notes, and connect the text to class content. Courses: Composition I Author: […]
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