Op-ed assignment
20%Friday, October 23 at midnight
A 2,500-word opinion piece developed through an outline and draft, drawing on course themes and readings while engaging the contemporary moment.
Assessment
Assignments
Assignment requirements, weights, and due dates are reproduced from the Fall 2026 syllabus. Submission links and grades remain in Canvas.
Seminar participation and writing
20%Throughout the semester
Preparedness, engagement with the readings and other students, and evidence of depth of reading and thought. Expectations vary slightly by seminar professor.
Lecture attendance and participation
10%Throughout the semester
Regular attendance, attentive participation, and preparation for possible lecture quizzes.
Examinations
50%October 21 and December 14
Two in-class examinations: a midterm on Wednesday, October 21, and a final on Monday, December 14.
Semester timeline
Deadlines by week
Midterm exam - in class
October 21
Op-ed assignment - due at midnight
October 23
Final exam
December 14