The requirements for writing response (from the syllabus): For each unit, the students will need to turn in a short response (at least 200 words) to one of the readings for the week (students’ choice). The reading response should try to clearly summarize one of the main arguments of the reading you have chosen, explain essential concepts involved in the arguments, and your initial thoughts about the arguments. If you can, offer your critique of the theory or even come up with your own theory or vision of what might be a better theoretical alternative. (Writing response 1 is an exception, though.)
Do you agree with the arguments? Why or why not? Does the theory bother you in some way? Why? Questions of this sort should be considered and covered in the written responses.
