FEMST 20 (H)

UC Santa Barbara
Laura Tanner
E-mail: ltanner@umail.ucsb.edu
Office:
Office
Hrs:
T/Th 3:30-4:45pm
Fall
2015
TA:

Women, Society, and Culture

CHEM 1179
Instructor:
Email:
Office:
Office Hrs:

Ednie Kaeh Garrison

garrison@femst.ucsb.edu
SH 4705
T 5-6; TH 11-12; & by Appt.

TA:
E-mail:
Office:
Office Hrs:

Taylor Damiani
tdamiani@education.ucssb.edu
Gevirtz 2151A
M 8-9am

TA:
E-mail:
Office:
Office Hrs:

Jenna Joo
jjoo@education.ucsb.edu
Gevirtz 2238 (LINC Center)
M 10-11am & by Appt.

TA:
E-mail:
Office:
Office Hrs:

Aram Kim
ashley7913@gmail.com
ED 1211 (aka Adas Lab)
W 10am-12pm & by Appt.

TA:
E-mail:
Office:
Office Hrs:

Laura Tanner
ltanner@umail.ucsb.edu
SH Grad Tower 4431Q
T 2-3pm & by Appt.

Course Description: An introduction to the interdiscipline

Feminist Studies, this course surveys feminist scholarship across
many academic areas of study and explores concepts basic to the
field. The class invites students to critically examine social
understandings of gender and the role played by these
conceptions in individual, cultural, historical, and global
contexts. Of particular interest will be institutionalized systems
of power and meaning formation, especially in the arenas of
family, media, sexuality, health, law, work, and politics.
Importantly, Feminist Studies utilizes a mode of inquiry that
emphasizes the diversity of gendered experience resulting from
differences in gender, class, race, sexual orientation, ability,
culture and geography. We will analyze the operation of
systematic sexist discrimination and its consequences for
women, men, and not so finitely gendered persons, and we will
explore strategies of resistance and transformation to these
systems developed by individuals and groups over time and
place. While our focus will generally revolve in and around the
United States, we will keep transnational social conditions at the
forefront. Like all courses in FEMST, this one employs
interdisciplinary approaches, encouraging students to think
critically and to seek to create the conditions for an equitable
and inspiring classroom environment. Discussion-based
participation, Critical Learning Reflection assignments, and a
final group project offer a range of opportunities for students to
explore, share, and practice their scholarly and intellectual
competencies.
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce concepts of analysis, including gender,
difference, intersectionality, and feminisms
2. To demonstrate how feminist research and ethics question
objectivity
3. To understand similarities and differences in womens
lives and to analyze how various social factors (gender,
race, ethnicity, class, age, nationality, sexuality, religion,
body size, and disability) shape individual identity, social
position, and power relations
4. To connect the personal and political through written
assignments and class discussions

Wura-Natasha Ogunji, She Began (2007)

This course fulfills the universitys writing requirement

and Area D (Social Sciences) general education requirement.

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DISCUSSION SECTIONS & TAS

Attendance at Discussion Section each week is required. Attending regularly and participating fully will aid
in establishing a community of learners and enhance your comprehension of readings and lecture. Your TA
will provide a Section Syllabus and explain their expectations. The professor works closely with your TA to
ensure consistency and connection between section and lecture. The professor may visit your section on
occasion, when invited by the TA, and to observe formal small group presentations. The Honors section is
taught by the professor.
Taylor Damiani

22723

22731

22749
Jenna Joo

22780

22798

22772
Aram Kim

22764

22806

22756
Laura Tanner

22814

22822

22830

M 4:00- 4:50
M 5:00- 5:50
M 6:00- 6:50

HSSB
HSSB
HSSB

4201
1236
3202

M 9:00- 9:50
M 10:00- 10:50
M 3:00- 3:50

HSSB
HSSB
HSSB

4202
4202
1227

T 5:00- 5:50
W 8:00- 8:50
W 9:00- 9:50

HSSB
HSSB
HSSB

3202
4202
1214

F
F
F

HSSB
HSSB
HSSB

1206
1211
1228

11:00-11:50
12:00-12:50
1:00- 1:50

Honors Section

22855 TH 2:00- 2:50

SH

4631A

REQUIRED TEXTS:
FF
Verta Taylor, Nancy Whittier, and Leila Rupp, eds. Feminist Frontiers. 9th Edition.
(McGraw-Hill, 2012). ISBN-10: 0078026628

Supplemental Readings There will be occasional supplemental readings. Links to these readings
will be posted to GauchoSpace.

Supplies 20 5 X 8 index cards. Bring to the second lecture meetings (Sept 29). The professor will
collect everyones index cards to use for Writing Prompts/Lecture Attendance record keeping.

Additional Supplies Each student should anticipate contributing needed supplies for the Final
Group Project. Outlay will be minimal, and shared among the group, but there may be some minor
costs students should build in to their budgets.

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Required Assignments (500 Points Possible):

300pts -- Critical Learning Reflections (CLRs)

100pts Discussion Section Attendance and Participation (see Discussion Syllabus)
100pts Group Final Project (details forthcoming)

Explanation of CLR Category: Critical Learning Reflections, or CLRs, provide a space for students to
demonstrate cognition, reading comprehension, exploration, self-reflection, and critical thinking. All
CLRs will originate from materials, ideas, concepts, and events relevant to this course. Students are
expected to reference directly required readings in order to be eligible to receive full points for each
assignment. There are seven different categories of assignment that fall under the CLR category:
1) Lecture Writing Prompts/Lecture Attendance (2 points each) Daily lecture attendance will be
tracked using Writing Prompts. In addition, for each successful Writing Prompt, students may
receive up to 2 points towards the CLR total. There will be 20 Lecture Writing Prompts. Students
who complete all 20 will receive an automatic bonus of 10 points. 2 X 20 = 40 + 10 (bonus) = 50
possible. Students who turn in all 20 writing prompts will receive the bonus 10 points even if they
accumulate less than 40 points total for the assessment portion of the assignment. Absolutely no
make ups. Writing Prompts will be collected in lecture only. Failure to turn in the prompt when
collected will result in no points and no credit for attendance. Scores for Writing Prompts will be
determined by the professor and stored on GauchoSpace in the gradebook.
2) Essays (2 X 50 points) #1: Personal Narrative, Due October 15. #2: Critical Reflective Narrative,
Due December 3. See Assignment Guidelines posted in GauchoSpace.
3) Homework (20 points each) There will be a minimum of 6 homework assignments, and likely
more. Homework will usually be posted in advance on GauchoSpace and announced in class.
Generally, there will be one week to complete an individual homework assignment. Most
homework assignments will be individual, but occasionally it will be possible to pair up or work in
small groups.
4) Film Notes/Reflections (5 points notes + 5 points reflection = 10 points total) Students are
expected to take careful notes during all film screenings. When turned in, film notes by themselves
are worth either 5 points or 0 points. To receive credit, the notes should demonstrate focus and
engagement with the subject matter. Minimal and/or distracted notetaking will receive no points.
To be eligible for 10 points, students may attach to their notes a 1-page reflection on what has been
learned from the film. Reflections must be typed and double-spaced. Notes may be typed or a clear
digital photograph of handwritten notes may be submitted. Notes + Reflection are due in the
related Drop Box on GauchoSpace no later than 11:55pm on Friday of the week the class
completes the screening, no exceptions.
5) In-Class Activities and Exercises (10 points each) With some frequency, students will be asked to
complete in-class activities or exercises, including responding to additional writing prompts, group
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a preponderance of students are not completing assigned reading prior to class), in-class writing
assignments will be utilized as tests and assessed rigorously. Otherwise, grading of in-class activities
will be scored on the check system ( + = 10; = 5; - = 0). Unless directed otherwise, all inclass work will be handed in to the TAs at the end of class on the day it is done.
6) Cultural Events (2 X 50 points) Due dates and additional information for these assignments are
forthcoming. A single set of instructions that can be used for both assignments will be available on
GauchoSpace. Follow the instructions closely.
7) Reading Responses (4 X 25 points each) Students who opt to prepare Reading Responses will have
four opportunities to accumulate 25 points for each assignment (for a total of 100 points possible).
Due dates for Reading Responses are: Oct 20, Nov 2, Nov 17, Dec 1. Absolutely no extensions
will be possible. Only one Reading Response may be turned in at a time. See the assignment sheet
on GauchoSpace.
Items 2, 6, and 7 include formal assignment sheets and due dates. All other assignments will be handed
out as worksheets, accessed via GauchoSpace, and/or verbal instructions will be given in class. A careful
perusal of the assignments will make clear that each student will have to make individual choices about
which assignments to complete, and which ones to forgo. Except for Writing Prompts and In-Class
Activities and Exercises, all assignments will be submitted via GauchoSpace.
**Special Note: This course satisfies the universitys writing requirement, which states: Students will
demonstrate abilities by producing written work totaling at least 1800 words that is independent of or in
addition to written examinations. Assessment of written work must be a significant consideration in total
assessment of student performance in the course. While students may select freely among the menu of
options listed above in order to accumulate points toward the CLR category, to meet the writing
requirement, each student is expected to complete Essay 2 and a combination of other formal writing
assignments to equal 1800 words (roughly 8 pages). For example: complete Essay 1 and Essay 2 and
successfully pass both assignments; successfully complete any two Reading Responses and Essay 2;
successfully complete at least one Cultural Event Assignment and Essay 2. Essay 2 includes a selfassessment portion that must be completed to pass FEMST 20/H.
There will be many opportunities to receive points for this assignment category, but only 300 points
total is possible. In other words, if a student earns 180 points total, then they will receive 180 points for
the category at the end of the semester; a student who receives 300 points will end up with 300 points
towards their final grade; likewise, a student who accumulates 330 points will also receive only 300
points at the end of the semester. Points about the allowed 300 will be recorded and may have a
favorable effect during final grade assessments at the end of the quarter. Students are welcome and
encouraged to complete as many CLR assignments as possible, but no one will receive extra credit
CLR points. This grading scale is designed to provide ample opportunity for students to excel in this
class, even if not everyone is equally skilled at written communication.
Honors Section: Students enrolled in the Honors Section are required to complete a set of additional
assignments. These include: Discussion Leadership (25 Points), a 3-minute speed presentation to the Lecture

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(25 points), both essays and all four Reading Responses in the CLR category are required, and grading of the
CLR category will be based on 350 points (rather than 300 points). Further details will be provided in
Discussion Section. Honors Section final grades are calculated using a 600-point scale.
Contractual Information:
A syllabus functions as a contract between instructor and students. By staying in this class, each of us agrees
to follow the guidelines and expectations laid out in this syllabus. As your instructor, my obligations include
establishing the schedule we will follow, evaluating student progress, and assigning grades. I am also
required to come to class prepared, to listen attentively to all students, to facilitate difficult discussions, to
assess fairly each student according to hir capabilities for growth and development and to provide a learning
space that is challenging and yet physically and intellectually safe for each individual who enters. Learning is
often painful. In fact, the best learning often comes at moments of great distress. We will not shy away from
difficult topics, but as the professor in this classroom, I will always insist that we respect each others
integrity and sincerity. As a student in this class, you are asked to write a letter to the professor outlining the
obligations and responsibilities of yourself as a student in the class. This letter must include a clearly
delineated explanation of the meaning of Academic Honesty as described in the UCSB Undergraduate
Catalog and the statement below on Academic Integrity. Students who submit this letter will receive up to 5
points toward the final grade. There is an Assignment Drop Box in GauchoSpace for the letter. This
assignment must be turned in by the end of Week One to be eligible for points. Those who
decide to not turn in this letter are expected still to follow the terms of this contract. Below are the standard
expectations we must all follow.
Academic Etiquette:
Class will begin promptly at the designated time. Arriving late or leaving early is not tolerable (see
below).
If you have class, job, or childcare conflicts, please let the professor know as soon as possible.
In the event that we have guest lecturers, it is required that they be treated with respect, courtesy
and your full attention.
Cell phones, pagers, beepers, and watch alarms are to be turned off at the beginning of class. Phone
calls, text messaging, tweeting, and all other forms of communicating with people outside the
classroom are strongly discouraged. Students who engage in such activities while in class may be
asked to leave and will forfeit attendance credit for the day. The professor has eyes in her head and
can tell when students are using phones, IPads, and other deviceseven when students hide them
under tables and in bags. The only exception to this rule is when a student has a family crisis (dying
family member, sick child, etc.) and must be on-call. The professor must be notified at the beginning
of class, and the cell phone must be placed on top of the table. Sit by the door and step out of the
room for emergency phone calls.
While it is tempting to use computers to take notes, there will be no computer use allowed by
students in this class. No matter how facile you claim to be at listening, note-taking, IMing, surfing
the web, and game-playing all at the same time, your professor is not convinced. Computers,
tablets, and smartphones must remain in bags, except on days when students are giving
presentations and/or leading the class. The only exception to this rule is in the case of certain
documented disabilities.

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No newspapers! No studying for other classes! Refrain from sleeping in class, especially if you are
prone to snoring!
Most importantly, respect is essential for opinions and comments voiced in class. All students are
expected to treat each other courteously and with honor. In order for us to learn from each other,
we have to allow each other to make mistakes and to offer unpopular positions for consideration.
However, name calling and other forms of verbal harassment, or any kind of disruptive behavior will
not be tolerated and will result in being asked to leave the class. Please see the Ground Rules for
Class Discussion posted on GauchoSpace for suggestions for conducting oneself in class.
Academic Integrity: All students should act with personal integrity, respect for other students dignity, rights,
and personhood, and help create and maintain an environment in which all can succeed through their own
efforts. According to the UCSB Office of Judicial Affairs, All members of the academic community share
responsibility for the academic integrity of students at UCSB. Academic dishonesty is an assault upon the
basic integrity and meaning of a University. Cheating, plagiarism, and collusion in dishonest activities are
serious acts which erode the Universitys educational and research roles and cheapen the learning experience
as well as the value of ones degree. This is true for offenders as well as the entire community. It is expected
that all UCSB students will support the ideal of academic integrity and that they will be responsible for the
integrity of their work. Materials (written or otherwise) submitted to fulfill academic requirements must
represent a students own efforts unless otherwise permitted by an instructor. It is also the responsibility of
each student to know the campus rules regarding academic misconductignorance is not an excuse
(judicialaffairs.sa.ucsb.edu/AcademicIntegrity.aspx). For more information see the Handout, Academic
Integrity: A Students Guide (PDF).
Plagiarism or cheating of any kind will not be tolerated and will result in failing this course and other academic
sanctions, including being reported to the Student-Faculty Committee on Student Conduct for possible
further disciplinary actions. Plagiarism is perhaps the greatest taboo of the academic community. Remember
to use quotation marks to acknowledge sources, even when the sources are your colleagues. An
unacknowledged paraphrase, a patchwork from several sources, as well as the submission of someone elses
work (published or not) all constitute plagiarism. Lets be clear from the outset. Ask questions about the
boundaries of plagiarism and cheating immediately. Ignorance will not be an acceptable excuse. And the
sanctions are severe. We can discuss methods for quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing. All these
techniques are devices for avoiding the dishonest use of another persons words, ideas and works. The UCSB
Office of Judicial Affairs has made available in PDF-Format a helpful Guide prepared by the Office of
Student Judicial Affairs at UC Davis, Avoiding Plagiarism: Mastering the Art of Scholarship, which students
are encouraged to read.
Attendance and Participation: Attendance and Participation go hand-in-handyou cannot have one without the
other. Attendance is required; failure to attend class regularly will result in a lower grade. More than five
total absences from lecture will result in a failing grade for this class!! Your TA has an Attendance Policy for
Discussion Section. Be sure you understand the course/lecture Attendance Policy and your TAs Attendance
Policy. You cannot expect to excel in this course if you do not attend.
Basic Ground Rules: Since class will almost always consist of lecture, discussion and in-class writing
and/or group work, you are expected to come to class 1) having completed all the readings assigned

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for that day, 2) to listen closely to the professor, TAs, guest lecturer, or classmates, 3) to respond
thoughtfully and respectfully to the topic, your instructor, your TA, and your peers.
Constructive participation is expected. The professor and your TA will be looking for quality in your
contributions to class discussion. This means you are willing to express ideas, disagreements, and
questions in a manner focused on increasing understanding and clarifying positions. Attentive
listening is equally important to participation, as is not monopolizing class discussion. The instructor
reserves the right to enforce strong disciplinary measures, including lowering course grades, removal
from the course, or reports to student disciplinary authorities for disruptive, hostile, threatening,
discriminatory, or harassing behavior, whether verbal, physical, or written.
At the beginning of every lecture a Writing Prompt will be posted for students to respond to. To
receive credit for attendance, turn in your response to the professor no later than the end of the
days lecture. Except in those instances where a student has an official request for accommodation
from Disability services, all responses must be handwritten. No writing prompts will be accepted
outside of class. No one may make up missed Writing Prompts. Well-written writing prompts that
clearly engage assigned readings will receive up to 2 points toward the CLR category.
You are allowed up to two lecture absences, but after that, you will lose 5% from your final grade
for every lecture missed. After 5 full lecture absences, you will automatically fail this course. Only
approved and documented excuses will be tolerated.
In addition to the general course policy regarding attendance described above, which will be tallied
by professor, your TA has their own attendance policy for discussion section. Your TAs section
attendance policy applies to the Discussion Section Attendance and Participation Assignment (100
points). Failing section may not result in course failure, but it can. Be sure you understand the course
attendance policy and your TAs attendance policy. They both count toward final grade calculations.
Three late arrivals to class = one class absence. Dont make tardiness a habit.
Three early departures from class = one class absence. Leaving class early will be carefully noted.
Students who anticipate the necessity of being absent from class due to major religious observance
must provide notice of the date(s) to the professor, in writing, by the second class meeting.
Students who miss class due to university-sanctioned business must provide written documentation
verifying the validity of the absence in advance of missing class.
Students who miss class bear the responsibility of asking their classmates for notes and assignments.
The professor is not a note-taking service. Nor is your TA.
The professor reserves the right to use pop quizzes should students give the appearance of failing to
complete readings in preparation for class meetings. Missed points on these quizzes will be
subtracted from your final course grade.

Building the Classroom Community: This is the base from which all other components of this course are built.
You will be rewarded by having actively been a part of building a meaningful learning environment. You will
only face consequences as listed above for not meeting requirements. To avoid problems, simply show up
regularly, read materials on time, complete assignments when due, and be a constructive participant. A
handout that will assist us in building a classroom community, Ground Rules for Class Discussion, is
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Grading: In grading all assignments, the professor and your TA looks for a clear sense that you have tried to
understand course materials, completed all aspects of the assignment, and worked to integrate your
knowledge of course materials into your work. Neatness and professionalism do matter on all assignments.
Further grading rubrics and guides will be made available in advance of assignments as needed. Please read
carefully the Grading Paradigm located next to the syllabus on GauchoSpace, as it provides a detailed set of
descriptions used by the professor for assessing assignments, performance and development. Additionally,
check your student handbook and/or college catalog for the universitys grading rubric (in which the
meanings of A, B, C, D, F are clearly stated). These categories are taken seriously by the professor and the
TAs, and each student is expected to take them seriously as well.
Grade Dispute Policy: If you disagree with a grade you have earned, wait 24 hours before contacting the
grader. We will not discuss grades over email or in class. Within one week of receiving feedback, please
make an appointment to talk during office hours. You may be asked to write a one-page, typed argument
regarding your grade change request, taking into account the terms of the assignment laid out in the
assignment sheet and the graders comments. Be aware that a re-grade does not guarantee a higher score;
you may receive a lower score than the original grade. Bringing grade disputes directly to the professor will
result in more severe grading, as she is much tougher a grader (in addition to being a trained writing
teacher).
A Special Note on Writing Assessment: it is the professors and the T.A.s expectations that you are in college to
acquire competency in written and oral communication, research, and reasoning, in addition to practical
skills required of your chosen areas of study. As educators, it is our job to hold each student to a high
standard of excellence. As student writers this means that you are expected to treat every single writing
assignment as if it will be assessed with the greatest rigor. While this is not a writing-intensive course, it
does satisfy a university writing requirement and therefore students are expected to complete a minimum
number of the writing assignments. Utilizing the formal rules of scholarly writing, striving for clarity and
cogency, and accuracy in grammar and syntax are non-negotiable requirements for every assignment.
Perfection is not mandated, but serious and engaged effort is required.
Late Assignment Policy: Turning in late work is discouraged. Late work will only be accepted with instructor
approval, preferably in advance. All work turned in late will receive a severe penalty (assignments worth less
than 50 points lose 5 points for every day after the due date; assignments worth more than 51 points lose 10
points for every day after the due date. NO EXCEPTIONS!). Make-ups will not be permitted except for
compelling reasons given approval in advance by the professor and your TA, or in case of a verifiable
emergency. Discuss emergencies or unforeseeable and unavoidable life circumstances and due date conflicts with the
professor and your TA as soon as you are aware of them (by email). When in doubtbe-in-contact! Even with
verifiable emergencies, missed quizzes and other in-class assignments may not be made up.
Email Policy: We welcome your emails! Feel free to email the professor and the T.A.s to set up appointments
during office hours, inquire about assignments, clarify readings, share current event items that are clearly
related to course content, etc. We enjoy short videos, especially of cats, dogs, and amazing expressions of
human compassion. However, please be professional and respectful. Use proper address and excellent
grammar. Reasonable response times may take as long as 48 hours. Generally, your professor does not

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respond to work email on weekends, except in the event of emergencies or pending deadlines. Your
professor does not accept text messages from students, nor does she tweet.
Social Media Policy: The professor has created a Pinterest page for this class, which students are invited to
follow and propose items to pin (http://www.pinterest.com/queednie/women-society-and-culture-femst20-ucsb/). The professor does not friend current students on Facebook or any other social networking site.
The T.A.s have been instructed to refuse friend requests from current students as well. In the event that
your T.A. decides to create a Facebook page for your section, then you may join that page, but not the
T.A.s private Facebook page. The same applies to twitter, tumblr, Instagram, and so forth.
Notice of Unauthorized Recordings: No recordings of this class are permitted without the professors express
written permission. The only recordings permitted will be arranged with the help of DSP, for students with
documented disabilities. Redistribution of any audio, photo, or video recordings is strictly prohibited. The
penalty will be course failure.
Severe Weather/Class Cancellation: If the campus is closed or class is canceled for any reason, whatever
assignment is listed for the canceled day will be due the next time our class meets. If the professor must
cancel class unexpectedly, she will attempt to notify you by email as soon as possible and/or ask the office to
post a notice outside our classroom. In some cases we will utilize Gauchospace to hold class electronically
when it is not possible to meet in person.
Campus Resources: There are many resources for students at UCSB. Here are a few of special interest:
Disability Accommodation: Providing academic accommodations to students with disabilities is a shared
responsibility of the campus. Students with disabilities are responsible for ensuring that the Disabled
Students Program (DSP) is aware of their disabilities and for providing DSP with appropriate
documentation. DSP is located in 2120 Student Resource Building and serves as the campus liaison
regarding issues and regulations related to students with disabilities (dsp.sa.ucsb.edu/Index.aspx).
Students who know they need disability-related accommodations to access this course should speak
with the professor during the first two weeks of class. Late notification may cause requested
accommodations to be unavailable.
CLAS (clas.ucsb.edu - 805-893-3269) Campus Learning Assistance provides course-specific tutoring,
academic skills development, and writing support. Take advantage of thee incredible resources!
Counseling Services (counseling.ucsb.edu/805-893-4411) Located in the pink building across from
Storke Tower, UCSB Counseling Services are available to help you if you are dealing with personal,
family, and/or academic stress or other issues that may be affecting your ability to successfully
complete your work.
Sexual Assault: UCSB Campus Advocacy Resources & Education (CARE) provides prevention
education and response services for all forms of sexual violence--rape and other forms of sexual
assault, abusive relationships, and stalking. Services are free and confidential. CARE is Located at
SRB 1220 (805) 893-4613.
Another resource is the Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center 24-hour hotline at (805) 564-3696.

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GRADE RECORD SHEET

There are 500 points possible for this class. Want to know your grade? Keep track of your points!
FINAL GRADE POINTS
A+
A
AB+

over 485
466-484
450-465
435-449

(97% or above)
(94-96%)
(90-93%)
(87-89%)

B
BC+
C

420-434
396-419
385-395
370-384

(84-86%)C+
(80-83%)
(77-79%)
(74-76%)

385-395
C- (77-79%)
350-369 (70-73%)
D+ 335-349 (67-69%)
D
300-334 (60-63%)
F
299 and below

Critical Learning Reflections (CLRs)

1) Writing Prompts (20 total; 2 points each; 10 bonus points for all 20)
Prompts: __/20 Points: __ (up to 40) Bonus: __ (10)

______ (total)

2) Essays (2 X 50 points)
#1______ (50pts)

#2______ (50pts)

______(total)

3) Homework (20 points each)

______(total)
4) Film Notes/Reflections (5 notes + 5 reflection = 10 points total)
______(total)
5) In-Class Activities and Exercises (10 points each)
______(total)
6) Cultural Events (2 X 50 points)
#1______ (50pts)

#2______ (50pts)

______(total)

7) Reading Responses (5 X 20 points each)

#1______ (20pts)
#4______ (20pts)

#2______ (20pts)
#5______ (20pts)

#3______ (20pts)
______(total)
Total (300 possible) _______

Discussion Section Attendance and Participation

Total (100 possible) _______

Final Group Project

Total (100 possible) _______

TOTAL _________

Attendance (5% of final points to be deducted for every absence beyond two)
# of total absences ____
- 2 = ____(a)
5% of TOTAL POINTS = ____ x ____(a) = ____
Total _______
FINAL ADJUSTMENT:

_________