Grading and Policies Grading connects to course objectives...
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Grading and PoliciesGrading connects to course objectives–multiple chances to meet each learning goal–separates out any problem areas–once someone has met a learning goal, they can focus theirenergies on other goals
attendance is requiredregular hw: questions on short readings or video viewingssemi-regular 1-page reflections1 test2 projects
Work due at start of class–can send it with another student, put it under my office door, oreven turn in on ASULearn if need be, but I prefer printed–no late work, but lowest hw and reflections are dropped, andaccommodations for emergencies with documentation
Dr. Sarah GWS 3350: Gender, Media and Popular Culture
Padawan: Force-sensitive, train inthe Jedi Order to one day becomea Jedi. [Wookieepedia]
ReyJedi Knight: pass the Jedi Trials tobecome full members of the JediOrder. Guardians of peace and jus-tice. [Wookieepedia]
Sato Kin-Kari
Jedi Master: powerful Jedi, manyare leaders in the peace and justiceefforts. [Wookieepedia]
Yoda and Adi Gallia
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Learning Goals1 summarize popular culture representations of gender2 understand and explain critical & theoretical approaches
used in studies of gender & popular culture3 apply critical & theoretical approaches to analyze & critique
gender representations4 give examples of the ways gender is socially constructed in
the media and popular culture, and reveals, reflects orshapes society
5 summarize the arguments of others and personalize them6 move beyond critique and understanding to form a creative
action plan that could (at least theoretically) make adifference
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Reflections Proficiency ProficiencyNeeded for Needed forJedi Knight Jedi Master
reflect on course material 2 2 proficient,in a thoughtful manner proficient 2 outstanding-about 1 page single-spaced-explores the assignment title-clarity, creativity & depth-may address 0–6 learning targets:LG 1: summarize representations 1 2LG 2: explain approaches 1 2LG 3: apply approaches 1 2LG 4: social construction 1 2LG 5: arguments of others 2 4LG 6: action plan 0 1
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Jedi Master Reflectionentire reflection is related to the title, typically theequivalent of 1 page, single-spacedin-depth reflection on, and personalization of, theories,concepts, and/or strategiesviewpoints & interpretations are insightful & supportedwriting or speaking is clear & well organizedif there are any learning goals you want me to assess theyare identified
JediKnight
JediKnight Jedi
MasterJedi
Master
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Sample Progression for Reflections
Padawan
reflect 18/23
JediKnight
reflect 29/1
JediKnight
reflect 49/29
JediMaster
reflec 1rev 9/1
JediMaster
reflect 510/25
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Sample Progression for LG 5I can reflect on arguments of others and connect them to me.Jedi Knight: 2 reflections, attempt 2 projects with 1 proficientJedi Master: 4 reflections, 2 projects
Padawan
reflect 18/23
Padawan
proj 110/6
JediKnightreflect 1revision
9/1
JediKnight
reflect 49/29
JediKnightproj 1
revision11/10
JediKnight
finalproject
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Intro to theoretical and critical approachesPopular culture and the binaryBeyond the binaryWhat, if any, are the impacts of gendered professions?You choose for project 1Do gendered representations of the earth have impacts?Do video games encourage violent or sexist behavior?Do media cause individuals to develop negative bodyimages?Social activism and the final project
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Homework QuestionsAssignments Needed for Needed for
Jedi Knight Jedi MasterA1: articulate quality writtenresponses to targeted ques-tions about course material
n − 4 n − 2
Participation will distinguish between -, regular, or + grades:attendanceclickersturning in all work duesmall group discussionslarger group discussionsASULearn forums
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Where to Get Help
ClassOffice hours in 326 WalkerASULearn ForumsGoogle Dr. Sarah for course calendar
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Dr. Sarah GWS 3350: Gender, Media and Popular Culture