Initial Reply Due by Friday @ 11:59p.m. | Reply to Two Classmates Due by Sunday @ 11:59 p.m.

 

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Initial Reply Due by Friday @ 11:59p.m. | Reply to Two Classmates Due by Sunday @ 11:59 p.m.

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is to thoughtfully engage with the course materials and each other in productive dialogue around the learning objectives of the chapter:

• Describe the fundamental values, concepts, and historical context of Ethnic Studies scholarship;
• Identify various ongoing activities in the field of Ethnic Studies, including scholarship, activism, and policy advocacy;
• Discuss the role of student activists in leading Ethnic Studies as a discipline.

Instructions

This assignment is designed to deepen your understanding through discussion with classmates. I don't expect you to reach a consensus. As such, the most important voices in this discussion are yours, not mine. I may jump into the discussion from time to time, but your replies to one another are the driving force.

After reading the information in this week's module and Chapter 2 of the textbook, please:

1. answer Two (2) of the following reading prompts, and
2. respond to Two (2) of your classmates' posts. 

Discussion Guidelines:

**To earn an 'A' in this discussion please follow these guidelines**

• Complete Week 1 Readings before responding to the prompts.
• When responding to the discussion prompts please follow these netiquette guidelines.
• Please respond to two (2) prompts with at least five (5) complete sentences (try to go beyond the 5 sentence minimum, since typically the minimum = passing "C" grade).
  • When responding to a prompt please demonstrate that you understand the material and have done the reading.
  • Engage with primarily with course materials.  Do not substitute outside sources for course materials.