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Each week students will be required to turn in one typed discussion question with a response
through Canvas based on a critical reading of the assigned texts: students will formulate their
own discussion question and write one to two paragraphs in response to their question. This
assignment is designed to ensure students consistently and actively engage with the assigned
readings. A good discussion question and response should demonstrate comprehension of the
reading assignment, incorporate textual evidence and analysis, and explain how the reading
applies to present issues and concerns. There will also be three analytical papers based on
prompts provided by the instructor. Any plagiarized assignment will result in a failing grade for
the course. Grades will be determined based on the following breakdown