Participation 15 points Participates in every class session How do you earn full participation points? 15 points Participates in every class session Adds to whole group discussions Adds to small group discussions Misses 0-1 classes Misses 0-1 in-class assignments

Participation guidelines Allow others to finish their thoughts before adding yours (do not interrupt) Raise your hand so everyone has a chance to share Allow for a variety of opinions Be respectful when you disagree, focus on their comment not them as a person Not sure what to say in class? Do the reading and pay attention to the news: NPR 89.9, BBC World News, New York Times online are good sources

3 Ways to Participate 1. Make a connection Class to self connection “This reminds me of something that happened to me (or my friend/family member/ co-worker)…” Class to class connection Class to world connections (news, travels, life experience)

“I agree with Sara and I want to add…” Ways to Participate 2. Agree “I agree with Sara and I want to add…” “I agree with Sara’s opinion, but for a different reason…” “Another example of…is…”

Ways to Participate 3. Disagree (don’t think you’re the only one) “I don’t think that is always the case, for example…” “I understand Jason’s point, but I have also heard the argument…” “I think there are some exceptions…” “Someone on the other side of that topic might say…” “An example of when that is not always the case might be…”

Ways to Participate 4. Ask questions