Discussion Board Post/125 words (Based on Powerpoints) :
Does identity matter? Is every single person in this world treated the same? Why do identity-based stratification groups (race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, etc.) even exist? I want you to answer these questions by addressing three different contexts: (1) Does identity matter for your generation/age group? (2) Does identity matter differently for your parents/guardians’ generation/age group? (3) Does identity matter in our country as a whole? I want you to deeply consider these questions. Feel free to use examples, but please refer to the class etiquette guidelines on the syllabus. Do not discriminate/use discriminatory language/arguments.
Reading Summary/200 words (Based on the PDF articles):
Students are required to complete 5 weekly reading summaries throughout the term. There are 9 opportunities to complete weekly summaries (Week 2 through Week 10). Weekly summaries must be 200 words in length, and present a thoughtful discussion, interpretation, and response to the author(s)’ arguments. Each summary is worth 3 points, or a total of 15% of your final grade. Additional summaries, beyond the 5 required, will award students with a .5 bonus point each (a possibility of 2 bonus percentage points toward your final grade). Summaries must be submitted through Blackboard Journals by 11:59pm on the Thursdays of the readings’ particular week.
What must be included:
- Statement or interpretation of author(s)’ arguments or main points (in your own words, not theirs)
- Response to the material:
o What did you find interesting and why? (discuss by using examples from the material)
o Do you agree with the author(s)’ arguments/main points… why or why not? (justify)
o Is the author(s)’ arguments convincing? Why or why not? (Did they support their arguments… if so, how?)
Requirements:
- Minimum of 200 words
