Assignments:
Group Literature Presentation
You will be part of a discussion group (5 is an ideal number) that
will prepare and present a 20-minute in-class presentation/performance
during the tutorial hour based on your group's interpretation of one
of the literary works assigned for this course. The 20-minute time limit must
include any discussion you hope to generate - practise your
presentation before you give it.
The presentation may be dramatic, artistic or whatever the group
chooses. Try to be interpretative, analytical and creative. As a
starting point, consider the story line, then ask how might you
interpret it in relation to course concepts. What do you find
significant in the text? How can you convey this in your
presentation? Group members must participate in both preparation and
presentation. Your goal is to prepare a presentation/performance
following a cooperative group process. (You will have some time in
class for preparation but you should arrange to meet outside of class
with your group.)
You will submit a one-page personal commentary on your presentation in
the following tutorial. The summary should include your personal
response to the literature and to your presentation. You may also
comment on the dynamics of the group process. The commentary sheet
will graded on a pass-fail basis and will be calculated as part of
your overall participation grade.
Send Comments or Questions to Caitlin@yorku.ca