Requirements:Original post500-750+ wordsWord count at bottom rightOriginal post must be posted by the due date shownDiscussion postsRespond substantively to 3-5 peers (around 150 words each)Substantive replies S after the original postCannot be posted all in one dayMust be thoughtful and thoroughOriginal Posts: In 500-750+ words (this would be around 3-4 pages, typed, double-spaced, in MS Word). Remember, collectively, your posts will comprise a large portion of your grade. Please make sure you write a well-organized and critical reaction to my question(s) below. Before posting your reaction, I recommend your create your response in Microsoft Word so you can revise, edit and save before you post. It might take you a couple days to compose your post.Discussion Posts (substantive replies): After you post your initial response, you’ll have some time to review your classmates posts. To maximize the points you receive, you NEED to RESPOND to 3-5 peers in a short paragraph (150+ words) where you react to their ideas. Try to give feedback to a peer who hasn’t received any yet. For example, if one student has three responses to their post and another student has zero responses, respond to the student with zero responses.For this seminar, you will practice doing some research on your own! You will find and use 2-4 sources to complete the assignment.Like gender, race is a fundamental part of identity politics in our culture.For this seminar you will write an analysis of an issue surrounding race in the US.- First, think about the definition of race: how might the social construct of race shape the way race becomes a political discussion? Do race and gender have any commonalities in the way that they are constructed and the political repercussions of their definitions? Tip: “Google” the phrase “Race as a “Social Construction” and review the current discourse to get the wheels turning.Craft a “mini-essay” (about 4-6 paragraphs, 600+ words) using ideas from 2-4 texts/sources you found (could be an article, video, documentary, podcast, etc.) firsthand experience, and/or any other insight you can offer to this conversation. In other words, What’s your Critical Reaction? Remember that we are building toward an understanding of identity politics; shape your responses to that end. Make sure to use summary, paraphrase and quote to accurately and succinctly explain ideas in each source.Remember the goals for seminars are that you:- Demonstrate your understanding of the material or concept we are discussing- Practice using your critical thinking skills- Engage with people who may have a different view than you- Engage ideas from textsAnd that I expect your contributions to be:- Respectful- Thorough- RelevantStrong participation scores go to students who engage with the material in a meaningful way. There is no length requirement for this, but avoid responding to your peers with comments such as:”I totally agree””thnk u 4 sharing””I pretty much think the same as what X said”These and similar comments don’t show that you are engaged with the conversation, nor do they demonstrate that you’ve read or thought about the material.Seminars are a place where you may ask questions. In fact, they are a great place to ask questions! If you genuinely want to know people’s opinion of something, or if you need clarification about an idea, ask here.As a general guideline I look for 3-5 posts in response to your peers.You have a week to complete the seminar.Posts entered all in one day can’t earn full credit.
