ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION
The study of London’s history can be a fascinating exercise, but for this to happen will require some effort. This means regular classroom attendance and consistent adherence to the schedule of assigned readings to keep up with the pace of the lectures, discussions, and site visits. If you must miss a class, you are required to notify the instructor in advance and in writing. Any unexcused absence after the first one will reduce your final course grade by one third of a letter grade. Two late arrivals count as one absence. Being unprepared for class discussion will also count as an unexcused absence. Students are always encouraged to ask questions in class and during office hours, and to go beyond the minimum course requirements as their imagination and intellect lead them. Your active participation is vital to the success of this course.
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BLOG POSTS
Throughout the semester, students and the instructor will each be responsible for two entries in the program blog (500 words minimum, each). Blog entries should be a reflection on some aspect of London’s history or culture that students observe as they experience life in the city. Photos may be uploaded to the blog as well. Due dates for the entries will be assigned so that regular entries are made onto the blog every few days. The blog is a good way for family and friends to keep apprised of our progress throughout the semester and for us to reflect on our experiences and observations. The faculty program leader is responsible for the blog and maintains editorial control in consultation with students.
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NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING TOUR & MAP EXERCISE
Each student will create a historical walking tour of a London neighborhood using Story Maps. The tour will survey the ways in which that neighborhood has changed over the centuries and the most important historical events that took place there. In addition to historical mapping of the neighborhood, students must visit the various locations to plot out the route, survey the physical remnants of the local history and identify the notable points along the way.
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RESEARCH PROJECT
Each student will complete an original research essay (10-12 pages) on a topic of his or her choice making significant use of primary sources. The topic will be selected in consultation with the instructor and research will require identification and use of materials in the archives, libraries, museums, or other collections or resources in London.
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EXAMINATIONS
There will be in-class midterm and final examinations comprised
of interpretive essays. The final examination is cumulative.
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Assignments must be submitted on time. Unless there are extenuating
circumstances and an extension is obtained in advance, assignments will
be reduced by one third of a letter grade for each day they are late.
After seven days, an assignment will not be accepted.
The Lewis & Clark College Policy on Academic Integrity is applicable
to all assignments and examinations in this course. Any instances of cheating or plagiarism, however slight, on any assignment or examination
will result automatically in a failing grade for the course and referral to the College Honor
Board for further disciplinary action.
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