| SES # | In-class activities | assignments & key dates |
|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Discuss Lahiri and Alarcón Globalization: cultural mis-readings | Begin working on Response Paper 1 |
| 5 | Discuss Menocal | Response Paper 1 due |
| 6 |
Discuss Chanda Ch. 4 and ISIS, the quest for a contemporary caliphate Elements of good writing: Joaquín | Begin working on Essay 1 |
| 7 |
Discuss Chanda Ch.5–6 and "Gunga Din" Listen to: Connolly, Sarah. "Rule Brittania" (with lyric annotations). YouTube. | Finish first version of Essay 1 |
| 8 | Discuss Chamoiseau | First version of Essay 1 due |
| 9 | Discuss Papi | Return first versions of Essay 1 one day before Session 10 |
| 10 | Discuss Papi | Reading Quiz 1 |
| 11 | Guest lecture on authenticy and music by Prof. Patricia Tang | Group project on world music genre |
| 12 |
Discuss Byrne and group projects Caravana visitors | Final version of Essay 1 due |
| 15 | Discuss The Buddha in the Attic | Submit 3 ideas for presentation group |
| 16 |
Discuss remainder of The Buddha in the Attic Divide into presentation groups | Begin working on Response Paper 2 |
| 17 |
Discuss "The Crisis of Care in the Philippines" Watch "Chain of Love" Short presentation on memos | Response Paper 2 due |
| 18 |
Work on group presentation memos Discuss Chanda and Patton | Work on presentations |
| 19 |
Discuss "Contagion" and Ebola Work on team presentations |
Presentation memo due Presentation Memo Template (PDF) Begin working on first version of Essay 2 |
| 21 | Discuss "The Colombian Exchange" and Chanda Ch. 3 |
First version of Essay 2 due Work on team presentations |
| 22 | Discuss Chanda and "No Logo" | Work on team presentations |
| 23 | Discuss EU, NAFTA, TPP | Reading Quiz 2 |
| 26 | Final Discussion | Final version of Essay 2 due |
Resources for Assignments
Effective Impromptu Speaking (PDF)
Intellectual Integrity and Defensive Documentation (PDF)
Working Effectively in Groups (PDF)
Example student work
The Evolution of Jeans and Its Impact on Global Society (PDF - 2.3MB) - Courtesy of Yazan Baara, Rozanne Mungai, and Crystal Pham. Used with permission.