Evaluation+Criteria


 * __Evaluation Criteria__**

__Individual Assignments__ __Due at Class__: __Percentage of Grade:__

Discussion points and essays Classes 1-7 25% Two in-class essays Classes 3 and 6 20% Map portfolio (5 maps and an analysis) Class 7 10% Class participation Classes 1-7 10%

__Team Assignments__ __Due at Class:__ __Percentage of Grade:__

Presentations/Debates /Assignments Classes 1-7 20% Final Study Group Project Class 7 15%

__Total:__ 100%


 * __Evaluation Criteria continued:__**

=__ Individual Assignments __= = = __Discussion points and essays__ – Complete various assignments from composing lists of discussion points from the week’s reading to writing a paper or an essay. Your instructor will provide more detailed information. Some of the assignments are explained in more detail below. Classes 1-7

__Wallerstein critique__ - In a 1-2 page critique, identify three specific areas of Wallerstein’s work with which you find fault or agree. Each point should be supported by facts. Include what you think are strengths and weaknesses of his theory and why. Check APA for ALP for guidance on style rules. All papers must be typed and double-spaced. Apply the rules of good writing. This assignment is due in Class 1.

__Discussion Points__ – In several classes, you will be expected to compile a list of important points for discussion from the reading and be prepared to discuss them in class. See the specific class assignments for more information.

__Chapter 14, //Guns, Germs & Steel// critique__ – Critique Chapter 14 on the development of societies and their use of religion. Based on your own religious convictions, prepare a 3 minute statement critiquing Diamond’s treatment of religion and the evolution of the scribe class in some of the larger societies. The written critique should be submitted to the instructor after the critique is presented in class. This assignment is due in Class 4.

__Analysis/Critique of //The Elephant and the Dragon//__ //–// After reading this book, develop an written analysis/critique of it. More information on this assignment will be available from your instructor. This assignment is due in Class 7.

=__ Individual Assignments continued __=

__Two in-class essays__ – For each essay, you may bring the text in question. You should think about your reaction to the topic, develop a thesis statement, and create an outline of what you will write, including facts, examples, and quotes to substantiate each point. Bring the text and your outline to class. You will only have 30 minutes to write the essay so you must be prepared. Each essay must be at least 500 words.

In Class 3: From what you have read in Chapter 13 of Diamond’s book //Guns, Germs, and Steel//, write an essay on the following topic: “There’s no idea like on whose time has come.”

In Class 6: From what you have read in Barber’s Jihad vs. McWorld, write an essay on the following topic: “Jihad needs McWorld as the shadow needs the sun.”

= = =__ Map Portfolio __ – The completed portfolio is due in Class 7 and should contain two parts: =

= A. Download a blank outline map and use it as a template. Complete five maps addressing the following topics: =

1. General world geography: continents, oceans, and mountain ranges – due in Class 2. 2. Identify the G-8 countries with the Brandt line drawn – due in Class 3. 3. Energy usage country by country (G-8 countries) - due in Class 4. 4. Population density – due in Class 5. 5. Areas of the world where Jihad is resurgent – due in Class 6

B. Written analysis- in at least 700 words:

1. Explain what you learned from these map activities. 2. Analyze how your views and opinions have been modified by this map work.

__Class participation__ – Students are expected to be active in all class discussions and to attend and participate in their study group meetings. __Team Assignments__

__Group Presentations/Debates/Assignments__ - Groups will present in each class. Your instructor may choose formal presentations, debates or other types of discussions. Each presentation will be accompanied by an appropriate set of notes to be turned into the instructor at end of the course. Groups are also expected to complete other assignments as indicated by the instructor.

__Final Study Group Project__ – As your final study group project, your group will:
 * identify and research a global problem
 * propose solutions to that problem.

Write a paper and prepare a presentation in which you explain the problem and the proposed solutions. More information will be provided by your instructor.