What are the major projects? In a bulleted list, provide links to the project descriptions for each of them.
How will your final grade be calculated?
We earn points with through completing major projects and extra credit. No points are subtracted. You get the points you earn.
What is the “submission form” and how do you use it? Embed the form below your answer (hint: Google “embed Google form” to find out how).
Where on the course website can you find an overview of what’s due and the readings for each unit?
What is the best way to see an overview of what’s due each week?
Go to Calendar tab and then weekly overview.
What is the attendance policy?
Earn points for coming to class and lose points for unexcused absences. Excused absences are limited to university-sponsored events where you are representing GSU in an official capacity, religious holidays, and legal obligations such as jury duty or military service days. Absences for all other reasons will result in a points deduction as outlined above. In the event of extended illness or family emergency, requests may be considered for individual exemption from the general attendance policy on a case by case basis.
What are the two ways you can lose points?
Unexcused absences and missed class prep assignments.
What are my office hours, and how do you make an appointment to see me outside of class?
Office Hours: T/Th 9-11 am, and by appointment; by appointment via Skype or Google Hangout if that works better than an in-person conference
Contact: rwharton3@gsu.edu
How do you earn participation credit? Provide a link to the instructions/guidelines for participation.
Syllabus & Course Info
How many points can you earn by participating in or organizing a study group session?
25
How can you be assured of earning an “A” in this course?
Complete all of the major projects, miss no more than four class meetings, and accrue 2,800 points
What are the minimum requirements for earning a passing grade of “C”?
Complete all of the major projects, come to class prepared, and miss only four class meetings
What do you do if you’re not sure how to document your participation in order to earn points?
If you ever have questions about what kind of evidence you need to provide to document your participation and how to submit it, stop by during office hours or ask the question before or after class. You’ll earn points for the office hours visit, asking the question, and for finding a way to make the information available to the rest of your classmates.
What are the Unit 1 readings and which one would you like to annotate for Reading Annotation 1?
Thomas Carter and Elizabeth Collins Cromley, “Introduction,” from Invitation to Vernacular Architecture
James Deetz, “Parting Ways,” from In Small Things Forgotten: An Archaeology of Early American Life
Stephanie Fitzgerald, “The Cultural Work of a Mohegan Painted Basket,” from Early Native Literacies in New England: A Documentary and Critical Anthology
