grading and policies grading connects to course objectives...

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Where to Get Help

ClassOffice hours in 326 WalkerASULearn ForumsGoogle Dr. Sarah for course calendar

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