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Each person will be assigned to lead 1-2 sessions, briefly presenting the major points of the readings and questions to stimulate discussion. We will have all read the same articles, so there will be no need in walking us through it point by point in detail. In addition, each person not presenting will be responsible for sending me feedback for the presenter, following the method pioneered by Lew Harvey. Within two days after each discussion, students should email me with about 3 ``Strong Points'' and 3 ``Weak Points'' for that session. I will compile these comments, and give them to each presenter anonymously and privately. Students should strive for improvement on their second discussion.
During the semester we will have 1-2 debates on core issues of language. Each student will participate in one debate. Debate teams will be assigned in a semi-random fashion. The debate format, at least for the time being, will be as follows. The members of each team will divide the points they want to make among themselves. Each team member will present his/her argument, and all of the members of the other team will have the opportunity to respond. Each presentation will be limited to 15 minutes and each response to it to 10 minutes. Then chaos will ensue.
There will also be midterm and final essay take-home exams.
Evaluation will thus be as follows:
| Participation (in class and online): | 15% |
|---|---|
| Presentations: | 20% |
| Presentations Feedback: | 5% |
| Debate: | 10% |
| Midterm exam: | 15% |
| Final exam: | 35% |
* where "vs." means not adversarial enemies, but rather partners in the common pursuit of truth. Or something.