Presentation Requirements

To succeed in academic endeavors, each student must be capable of solid research; a three+ source bibliography will reveal this scholarly work. In addition, each student will present his or her findings to the class in a speech lasting no longer than seven (7) minutes and no shorter than three (3) minutes. Individuals will be in groups to research different aspects of the subject matter at hand. Students will choose a topic that is from the time between the Paleolithic Age and the Proto-Renaissance (i.e. circa 30,000 B.C.E. – 1300 C.E.)

1) Western Topic: Students will go deeper into a particular subject this course approaches by reading further than the Matthews and Platt textbook. Sources such as books, films, and Internet resources will be accepted as long as they are documented properly. **No encyclopedias.

2) Non-Western element: Students will also find an appropriate Non-Western parallel in history and culture. Ideally, this will be a similar art form and/or time period as the Western subject. Students will be expected to demonstrate a critical understanding of certain elements of the chosen culture; such as, art, music, economy, agriculture, innovations within the period, etc. (“critical” means detailed, clear examination).

3) Individual Accountability: all will need: a) an individual bibliography of at least three sources given credit properly b) a short summary explaining how and why the topic was chosen c) seven Western topic facts which were brought to the group d) four Non-Western facts which were brought to the group e) to explain how the group worked to create visual aid and presentation [70 points of 100]

4) Group Requirements: a) create a useful way to show the class the subjects the group studied b) show interdependence and cooperative learning by presenting one another’s facts c) do not repeat each other; practice the speech for one another before going in front of the class to time the presentation (groups will not be able to go beyond the maximum of seven minutes per member). [30 points of 100]

nota bene: Oral presentations must be organized and coherent for the class to understand; but, please refrain from merely reading notes. Engage the class with what you have learned from reading three or more extra resources. Present an interesting summation!