Each student is expected to:
- Lead course discussion
- Actively participate in course discussions, in-class activities, and group project assignments
- complete all required assignments and activities on time
* All the assignments are designed to guide you in completing your final project with your critical thinking, problem identification, and problem-solving skills.
Evaluation:
- Preparation, Engagement, and Participation (including In-Class Activities, Peer Feedback, Self and Peer Evaluation, and After-Class Feedback) (10%)
*Absent 3 times without university-eligible reasons and permission from Dr. Shie in advance will lead to zero credit.
*Also, absence will lead to zero credit for those weekly assignments assigned for the week absent.
* When submitting any assignments, students must name their individual/group submissions by specifying their names and the names of assignments.
- Individual Assignments
- Weekly Questions (Due every Tuesday at 23:59, 1-2 meaningful questions based on required readings and weekly topics), and Weekly Notes and Reflective Journals (Due every Tuesday at 23:59) (25%)
- Summary Presentation and Leading Discussion (Due the Tuesday before the presentation at 23:59, Summary Presentation Slides with a List of Questions)(15%)
- Group Assignments
- Midterm Presentation: Comparative Analysis of Government Structures (20%)
- Group Discussion and Progress (5%)
- Group Project and Final Presentation (25%)
* Group assignments will be graded based on your role(s), contributions in each assignment, and self & peer evaluation. Non-participation will lead to a zero for your group project grades.
* Graduate students are expected to complete their group projects with a full research design and thorough literature review.
* Lateness Policy:
If you have any questions, challenges, or special learning needs, contact Dr. Shie to discuss your situation and a learning plan. At the same time, you have to reach out to NCCU resources and other relevant sources to support your situation and be able to request a letter of support.
Late homework submissions will only be accepted with a university-approved excused absence given to the instructor within 48 hours of the missed due date as defined above. If you anticipate you won’t be able to meet the deadline for eligible reasons, you have to get approval from Dr. Shie in advance.
No late work will be accepted without an excused absence, given within 48 hours of the missed due date. From the time of the due date, students with an excused absence have 48 hours to turn in missing assignments unless otherwise arranged with the instructor. If you have any questions or difficulties, contact Dr. Shie as soon as possible before the due dates.
* Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI Tools in the Classroom:
Generative AI tools are only permitted in the classroom or on assignments if the instructor gives special permission. If students use any Generative AI tools in their assignments, they should specify how they use them and the potential risks along with their assignment submissions.
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