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1. MATERIALS ONLINE.  Start exploring those materials listed under TOOLS and see also - Bibliographic Resources by THEME. Students should read the SYLLABUS and note specifically guidance on GRADING and ASSIGNMENTS. See also under course INTRODUCTION and OBJECTIVES.
   
   
2. COURSE FORMAT:  The class will be taught in a "seminar" mode--some lectures, considerable discussion, occasional case study analysis and presentation by students, and use of simulation games/computer database activities.
   
   
3. ASSIGNMENT--due at FIRST CLASS (    ):  During the first segment (    ) each student should be ready to briefly summarize orally and in writing (on a 3X5 card) the importance/significance of 10 (ten) of the following  Key Figures in Sustainable Development Theory and Practice (worth 10% of the student grade).  The students can divide the list among themselves at the first session.  The students should write a brief bio on each one (one side of the card) and then on the back side write the significance/importance as they see it, i.e. what is that person's major contribution to the study of "sustainability thought and practice".   See also CYBRARY (for the course SPOL 624).
   
   
4. Students will choose from a selection of topics given to them during the first segment (    ). These topics will be fodder for a set of TWO short synthesis reports that they will post on the web later for discussion.  This will be worth 50% of their grade. Select the topics from key issues/themes or schools of thought listed under the Introduction and  Course Objectives.  During the first segment (    ) we will take some time to briefly discuss options and I'll provide guidance on where to find materials etc.  If you have any other specific "schools of thought/topics" to suggest I'd appreciate hearing of them immediately.
   
5. Students will also select and prepare a FINAL Research Project Report due at the end of the quarter--see CALENDAR in BLACKBOARD .  At that time they will make both a written and oral presentation of 30 minutes.  We will also help them choose that in the first segment--it is worth (30% of their grade).  More on this later.
   
6. The COURSE SCHEDULE will be revised and updated as needed.
   
   
7. COURSE HOMEPAGE = http://resweb.llu.edu/rford/courses/SPOL554/
   

1. Outline, Brief Statement of paper, and initial References/literature search.
2. First Draft due a day after your ORAL presentation see CALENDAR on BLACKBOARD.
3. Presentation to seminar - powerpoint and oral presentation =
4. Final written paper due by last day in Exam Week and posted on BLACKBOARD.

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