History 212: High and Late Middle Ages

Assignments

Assignments

Informal Writing Assignments (1% each - 10%)

There are 12 informal writing assignments during the course of the semester. These will vary in format, and you usually will get no more than one day's warning as to the exact nature of the assignment. In general, you will be asked to react to the readings or planned activities in writing and produce a paragraph or two of well-written thoughtful prose. When we have debates planned, you will write-up your debate preparation and turn it in during that class. As we near the class, your precise assignment will be posted on the web page for that class.

These are graded at 1% of your final grade each, to a total of 10% (so you can skip two).

These serve as a basis for discussion, hence, NO LATE INFORMAL ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

They will be graded on an "S" (satisfactory) or "U" (unsatisfactory) basis. The qualifications for "S" will vary by assignment, but will include demonstrating a certain amount of thought and care in your writing.

Formal Writing Assignments (10% each - 40%)

There are 4 papers due at various points in the semester. Precise topics will be announced when their due dates approach. Each paper must be approximately 750 words long. The assignments must be word-processed and you should pay careful attention to spelling, grammar, and punctuation. These assignments are due on February 22, March 10, April 12, and May 5.

More information will be posted here for each.

Paper 1

Paper 2

Paper 3

Paper 4

Examinations - Each exam will be posted here when handed out in class.

Midterm Examination (10%): This will be a take-home exam with short-answer questions and identifications. Due in my mailbox on Thursday, March 17 by 2:00 P.M.

Final Examination (20%): FINAL EXAM IS DUE ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, BY 12:00

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Assignments

Page last updated: 2/7/05
Comments to: David Perry
Homepage URL: http://www.stolaf.edu/courses/2004sem2/History/212/
© 2005 by David Perry and St. Olaf College

Informal Writing Assignments (1% each - 10%)
- There are 12 informal writing assignments during the course of the semester. These will vary in format, and you usually will get no more than one day's warning as to the exact nature of the assignment. In general, you will be asked to react to the readings or planned activities in writing and produce a paragraph or two of well-written thoughtful prose. When we have debates planned, you will write-up your debate preparation and turn it in during that class. As we near the class, your precise assignment will be posted on the web page for that class.
- These are graded at 1% of your final grade each, to a total of 10% (so you can skip two).
- These serve as a basis for discussion, hence, NO LATE INFORMAL ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
- They will be graded on an "S" (satisfactory) or "U" (unsatisfactory) basis. The qualifications for "S" will vary by assignment, but will include demonstrating a certain amount of thought and care in your writing.

Formal Writing Assignments (10% each - 40%)
- There are 4 papers due at various points in the semester. Precise topics will be announced when their due dates approach. Each paper must be approximately 750 words long. The assignments must be word-processed and you should pay careful attention to spelling, grammar, and punctuation. These assignments are due on February 22, March 10, April 12, and May 5.
- More information will be posted here for each.
  - Paper 1
  - Paper 2
  - Paper 3
  - Paper 4
Examinations - Each exam will be posted here when handed out in class.
- Midterm Examination (10%): This will be a take-home exam with short-answer questions and identifications. Due in my mailbox on Thursday, March 17 by 2:00 P.M.
- Final Examination (20%): FINAL EXAM IS DUE ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, BY 12:00