Here is the assignment:

 

Purpose:
to demonstrate how you are constructing knowledge based on experiences in this course.

Questions that may assist you in selecting a topic
: What has been striking thus far in the course? What has prompted you to reflect, process concepts and/or issues in a different way?

Once you have selected your subject prepare an analytical thesis statement. This statement will serve to guide the content of your paper.

Grading criteria1
: I will grade the paper based on the degree to which the paper meets the

criteria in the rubric and addresses the following:

Self disclosure
: Openly examines your own experiences as they relate to the topic, to illustrate

points you are making. Demonstrates an open, non-defensive ability to self-appraise. discussing

both growth and frustrations as related to learning. Risks asking probing questions about self and

seeks to answer these.

Praxis orientation
: Specifies what you are doing differently, or what you could do differently as

a result of your introspection. It explores anticipated and/or actual consequences (positive and

challenging).

Connection to outside experiences
: Synthesizes thoughtfully selected aspects of experiences

related to the topic. Makes clear connections between what is learned from outside experiences

and the topic.

Connection to readings
(assigned and others): Synthesizes thoughtfully selected aspects of

readings related to the topic. Makes clear connections between what is learned from readings and

the topic. Demonstrates further analysis and insight resulting from what you have learned from

readings. It contains at least three references (not including the text). You are welcome to cite the text in addition to the three references. References may include the text, books, and journal

articles (print or electronic), newspaper articles and/or magazine articles.

Connection to class discussions and course goals:
Synthesizes, analyzes and evaluates selected

aspects of ideas or issues from class discussions and activities as they relate to the topic.


In this course we learned about the following topics:

socialization

privilege

social class

gender

race 

sexuality

ability and age


Any of these topics will suffice