Prior to class discussion on a topic, students are responsible to complete readings. Students are responsible to formulate a short response to the reading. A response could include criticizing the work or reflecting on how the work applies to one’s own life and, after collection of the oral histories, the experiences they hear about from front line workers and newcomers to Canada. The responses should be about three paragraphs long and written in formal APA style. Students will be graded on evidence that they have read and understood (e.g. interpretation/discussion of a quote) the article, the ability to apply the material to a real life content, appropriate engagement (i.e. critiquing the content and not the form), and logistics like style and grammar. Students are encouraged to reflect on the role of their faith when responding to the material.
