Details on each of the assignments are provided separately. Please note that assignments 2 and 3 are an "either-or" pair and that the 10% allocated to the Readings assignment is only half the Class Participation grade (20% altogether); the other 10% is for participation in the class and on the discussion forums (being a good member of the learning community).

The table below summarizes the deliverables and dates each assignment is due.

Note about Due Dates. Because this summer class is highly compressed and there is a hiatus in the middle when our only contact will be online, I am happy to accept a first draft for each (or any) of the written assignments on the date due with your more polished final product submitted by June 20 (last class day is June 17).

Alternative(s) Possible. An alternative to any of the assignments may be proposed to allow each person to tailor the class activities to his/her particular interests or needs. If you want to propose an alternative, send me a note or see me during or after class on the first day.

Class Participation. In addition to the formal assignments, you are expected and I'm sure will enjoy, participating in class. The participation grade is divided between your postings on the Blackboard course site, especially during the period between May 24 and June 13, and your presence and contributions during our class sessions.