LIS 402/510 - Storytelling - Assignments and Evaluation

Course Outline  --   Assignments & Evaluation   --   Tentative Timetable   --   Readings & Resources

Assignments and Evaluation

Both oral and written work are assigned. Oral work provides the essential practice in preparing and presenting stories to an audience. Written work provides experience in selecting and evaluating storytelling materials and resources.

ALL WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE TYPED AND HANDED IN DURING CLASS TIME ON THEIR DUE DATES. A 10% PENALTY FOR LATENESS PER DAY WILL BE ENFORCED.

Note: Students enrolled in LIS 510 should see the instructor as soon as possible in regards to their assignments.

1. Telling of a Fable - 20%
2. Reflections on the Fable - 10%
3. Group Project - 20%
4. Folklore and Popular Culture - 20%
5. Folktale Telling - 30%

All students need to be active participants in class discussions and group activities as well as active listeners. Attending every class is expected, particularly those involving listening to stories. Students are also expected to arrive on time and actively participate in class.

Academic Integrity

The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Behaviour (online at http://www.ualberta.ca/secretariat/appeals.htm) and avoid any behaviour which could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University.