Assessment One (In 2 parts):
Blog Posts
You will be responsible for writing and a 500-word blog post for this class. I expect you to engage the readings, class discussion, and real-life experiences in these blog posts. The blog posts will be in two parts – a first draft, which will be reviewed by your peers and a second draft which I will grade. In general, your blog post must contain: 1) a unique title; 2) a copyright permissible image (which you can find doing a Creative Commons search on flickr.com or use an image of your own); 3) at least two intext links to external websites; and 4) clearly written language, properly formed paragraphs, and proper grammar. You will post these blogs directly to our class blog – blst10100.blogspot.com
Blog Post:
Blog Posts
You will be responsible for writing and a 500-word blog post for this class. I expect you to engage the readings, class discussion, and real-life experiences in these blog posts. The blog posts will be in two parts – a first draft, which will be reviewed by your peers and a second draft which I will grade. In general, your blog post must contain: 1) a unique title; 2) a copyright permissible image (which you can find doing a Creative Commons search on flickr.com or use an image of your own); 3) at least two intext links to external websites; and 4) clearly written language, properly formed paragraphs, and proper grammar. You will post these blogs directly to our class blog – blst10100.blogspot.com
Blog Post:
· 1a) Due October 1: The
beginning of this class has suggested that the race was not naturally occurring
and came to be over time through the process of racialization. Using Africa,
the Caribbean, or the early United States explain how race came to be. Please
explain how you understood race and how these early lessons have impacted your
view of race. Hint, I would concentrate on one geographic area (e.g. Bahamas).
· 1b) Due October 15: Revise
Blog Post 1a based on comments and readings. In your revision, end with a
reflection on why the idea of race persists and its relevance to contemporary
social relations. When thinking of why the idea of race persists, consider who
has benefited and who presently benefits from dividing people into racial
groups.
