Every semester, I offer students up to three extra credit assignments which may take the place of a missed homework or failed quiz. This does not include Greek life or sporting events.
If you want full extra credit, you must attend the event and turn in a brief, 1-2 page report about what you saw/did, why this particular event is relevant to college students, and how this type of event benefits the UT/Knoxville community.
Opportunities on Campus
*This list is by no means exhaustive. Ask me if you have an event in mind that's not listed here.
Be the Change: Write a letter and be heard! Write a persuasive letter to someone in charge about something you think needs to change. This topic should be related to our course. It could be a letter to our Chancellor or to the president of the United States You could also write to the Opinion section of Knox News. The letter must follow the format of a business letter. Include good reasons for your opinion.
Book/Article/Podcast Review: Write a review of a book, article, or podcast related to the course. It cannot be something you have already read for another course. I have a fairly comprehensive list here.
Include: The title, author and genre A brief summary An analysis of the theme (or topic) Your personal impression To whom would you recommend this book/article/podcast
Play or Film Review: View a play (filmed) or a film that relates in theme or subject matter of our course. Write a 2-page analysis exploring the ways in which the piece connects to our course and how it adds new layers to the curriculum content.
Include: The title and producer/director A brief summary Connect the play/film to the course