A written statement in which you explain by concrete, specific examples how you have earned the following points:

10 = regular attendance in class and regularly ready for class--have done the readings, participated in class discussions, been supportive of colleagues as they ask and answer questions, served as a guide for readings, etc. List the topics for which you have been a guide.

10 = how you have used the topics, texts, and activities outside the classroom--conversations, news reports, related it to other classes, other activities, etc.

Award yourself the points-- 20 total possible.

Focus on one of the following learning objectives and describe how you have achieved it.

Learning Objectives:

Historical Knowledge: students will be able to:
- Describe the ramifications of historical events for people of varying ethnic, socio-economic, cultural and gender backgrounds.
- Explain how humans with little political power, nonetheless craft their own culture and society.

Historical Thinking: Students will be able to

Evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, and trends in social history scholarship.
Explain the relationship of the past to the present.

Historical Skills: Students will be able to:

Identify arguments in historical scholarship and to evaluate them critically.
Present their research/analyses