Syllabus

 ASSIGNMENTS, GRADES, AND STANDARDS

 

Weighted Distribution:

Assignments(posted and hard copy)

Field Work 20%  
 Model interview observation  1 2pp. model int. journal
 Model interview analysis 3-part text, audio, video resp 
 Practice interview w/classmate  1 2pp. practice int. journal
 Site involvement and contribution  1 hr p/wk at site (wks. 4-11)
 Conduct Interviews  3 hrs of interview (2-3 people)
 Interview and Reflection journals  2 int.; 2 refl.ec. (2pp each)

 Class Work 20%  
 Attendance and active participation  
 Timely responsibility to group  
 Timely posting and delivery of work  
 Preparation for guest presentations posting notes
 Documents and instruments prep  rsch question, topics, releases
 Reading summaries for class discussion oral reports - as assigned

 Primary Documentation 20%  
 Transcript and subject index  1 full int. transcript and index
 Topic logs  1 topic log of second int.

 Critical Analysis 20%.  
 Library and Internet research  Team Ann. Biblio. 10 sources
 Transcript annotations  3 individual annotation pieces
 Final Findings  1 5pp. team policy piece

 Return & Accountability 20%  
 team presentation prep  substantive contrib. & particip.
 Public Presentation 1 public forum participation
 Project conclusion delivery of all materials to archive and interviewee

You will be expected to work as team professionals in the class. This means: Active class and site participation; impeccable attendance record; on-time delivery of all assignments; on-time electronic posting; meeting expectations of your interviewees, your sites, and your research team with demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility. Late work downgraded by 1 step and not accepted after 3 days. 2 absences allowed (class and site combined). Final grade drops 1 step for each absence thereafter.

 Final Grade Scale:      
 A+ = 98- 100  B+ = 88 - 89  C+ = 78 - 79  D+ = 68 - 69
 A = 93 - 97  B = 83 - 87  C = 73 - 77  D = 63 - 67
 A- = 90 - 92  B- = 80 - 82  C- = 70 - 72  D- = 60 - 62

 F = anything below 60  C/NC option (by 3rd week of class) No Incompletes!

STANDARDS