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RL 101.57, Spring 2008
Unit 1 Introduction
Week Day Date Description
1 M 14-Jan-08 FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Topic What is Religion? Why Study It?
In-Class Introductions; Review Syllabus, Course Goals, Learning Contract, and other paperwork;
Activities discuss Religious Ideas You Have Outgrown; begin Religious Experience Essay; schedule an
Instructor Conference to finalize your Learning Contract
Due Next Class First, complete the Blackboard (BB) Pretest, Course Goals Worksheet, and Religious
Experience Essay. Only afterwards read "The High Cost of Not Knowing Religion"; "Religiosity
and Life Satisfaction"; and Haught, 1–11.
Look Ahead Begin reading Karen Armstrong, A Short History of Myth , and John Haught, What Is Religion?
Extra Credit Contribute your first post to the Blackboard Discussion Board (BBDB) thread on "Kudos, Clinkers, and
Option Considerations"
W 16-Jan-08
Topic How Can We Study Religion? Why Do Methods Matter?
In-Class Instrumenta Studiorum: Finding & Using the Necessary Research Tools; Introduction to
Activities
Phenomenological Method; Field Research Skills Workshop: Observing Religious Ritual and
Constructing a Verbatim Report; Conducting an Interview or Focus Group
Due Next Class Read Armstrong, 1–78; "Behaviorism"; Berger, "Sacred Canopy" & "Rumor of Angels"; Eliade
Summary; Freud's "Evaporation Theory"; Otto; "The Power of Myth"; "Primitive Humans"; and
Haught, 1–29. Do BB Quizzes I1 & I2. Complete Learning Contract; have Instructor
Conference to finalize it.
Look Ahead Write the chapter critique of your assigned section of Armstrong, Berling, or Haught, and post
it to the BB collaborative class web page (the BB WIKI); DUE 1/28/08.
Extra Credit Read Freud, Future of an Illusion , and write a critical review to post on the BB WIKI
Option
2 M 21-Jan-08 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Topic CALRP GROUP WORK
In-Class NO CLASS. Organize your CALRP research group and complete the preliminary paperwork;
Activities have each group member complete the Early Group Assessment forms. Begin your Archival &
Historical Research Report. By Friday, meet with the GA to submit your CALRP paperwork and
discuss any needs you foresee.
Look Ahead Schedule CALRP Focus Group Session(s), Interviews & Site Visit. Make any necessary
arrangements for transportation, equipment, etc.
Due Next Class Read Armstrong, 1–78; Berger, "Sacred Canopy" & "The Power of Myth"; Eliad; Freud;
Haught, 1–29; and Otto. Do BB Quizzes I1 & I2. Complete Learning Contract; have Instructor
Conference to finalize it.
Extra Credit Do the Otto and Eliade discussion sets (DQs) to post on the BB WIKI
Option
W 23-Jan-08
Topic Studying Religion in Its Cultural Context
In-Class Cross-Cultural Research Workshop "Bafá, Bafá"
Activities
Look Ahead Begin your CALRP Historical research. Use archival and print resources; NO WEBSITES.
Due Next Class Read Berling, 1–48; Armstrong, 79–149; Haught, 62–78. Do BB Quiz I3. Preview PPT.
Extra Credit Do the Berling and/or Armstrong DQs to post on the BB WIKI
Option 1
Extra Credit Watch Contact and write a 2-page response evaluating the film in light of our classwork (e.g., the
Option 2 presentation of the conflict between science and religion; the "conversion" experience of the heroine; the
relationships among belief, knowledge, and science). Submit your paper, and then post a synopsis of your
response on the BB WIKI.
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Unit 1 Introduction
Week Day Date Description
3 M 28-Jan-08
Topic Cultural Impact on Religion: Science
In-Class Possible quiz on Armstrong, 1–78; Haught, 1–29, 62–78; and/or Berling, 1–17.
Activities
Due Next Class Read Haught, 199–260. Preview PPT.
Look Ahead Read Charles Kimball, When Religion Becomes Evil
Extra Credit Read one or more of the following chapters in Aageson, In the Beginning , and write a chapter review to post
Option 1 on the BB WIKI (chpts. 1–3, 10–11, 13, & 16)
Extra Credit Attend the Lecture tomorrow night by Dean Brackley, S.J.; contribute to the discussion during the Q&A
Option 2 session afterwards and/or write a 2-3 paragraph reaction evaluating the presentation in light of our
classwork. Post your reaction to the BBDB thread on "Special Lectures."
W 30-Jan-08
Topic Cultural Impact on Religion: The Arts
In-Class Possible quiz on Armstrong, 79–149; Haught, 199–260; and/or Berling, 18–48.
Activities
Due Next Class Read the set of Creation Stories from around the world, and "The Doctrine of Creation." With
your group, prepare the presentation of your assigned creation story. Do BBQz B1–5.
Extra Credit Write your own original creation story and present it to the class.
Option 1
** Sun Extra Credit On Sunday, observe a SuperBowl party and write a Verbatim Report about it. Post a synopsis to the BBDB
Option 2 thread on "Ritual."
4 M 4-Feb-08
Topic The Revelatory Text
In-Class Creation Stories Festival. Possible quiz on Aageson. Small group discussion (SGD) of
ActivitiesRevelation.
Due Next Class Read Turner.. Write Verbatim Report of Ash Wednesday service.
Extra Credit Plan ahead to do a traditional fast on Ash Wednesday (NPO from sundown Tuesday evening to sundown
Option 1 Wednesday evening). Choose a mantra to use during the fast when you get tempted to eat or drink.
Contribute the money you would have spent on food and beverages to Bread for the World or some other
organization that fights hunger. When your fast is completed, write an evaluative summary of your
experience of this spiritual practice. Submit the journal, and then post your summary to the BBDB thread on
"Spiritual Praxis."
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Unit 2 Ritual
Week Day Date Description
4 W 6-Feb-08 ASH WEDNESDAY
Topic Ritual Assignment
In-Class NO CLASS. Instead, observe an Ash Wednesday service & write Verbatim Report
Activities
Look Ahead Within the next three weeks, complete your first draft of the CALRP Archival & Historical
Research Report, as well as the on-site CALRP Focus Group Session(s), Interviews, Ritual
Observation, & Site Visit. Get all consent forms completed and signed. Photograph CALRP
site (& persons, with permission). If possible, videotape the ritual.
Due 8-Feb-08 Write your first CALRP Group Progress Report outlining your schedule for completing your
Focus Group Session(s), Interviews, Ritual Observation, & Site Visit. Meet with GA to discuss
your CALRP Group Report and resolve any outstanding difficulties.
Due Next Class Read Turner.. Write Verbatim Report of Ash Wednesday service.
Extra Credit Use the Liturgy of the Hours for daily prayer at least twice daily for the next week; keep a journal of your
Option experience and reflections on it. At the end of the week, review your journal entries and write an evaluative
summary of your experience of this spiritual practice. Submit the journal, and then post your summary to the
BBDB thread on "Spiritual Praxis."
5 M 11-Feb-08
Topic Introducing Ritual
In-Class Introducing Ritual SGD
Activities
Due Next Class Read Haught, 79–142; "Rites of Passage." Do BBQz R1–3.
Extra Credit Use the Lectio Divina handout to try out the spiritual reading of the Bible (or other sacred text) for 15–20
Option minutes/day for the coming week; keep a journal of your experience and reflections on it. At the end of the
week, review your journal entries and write an evaluative summary of your experience of this spiritual
practice. Submit the journal, and then post your summary to the BBDB thread on "Spiritual Praxis."
W 13-Feb-08
Topic Rites of Passage
In-Class Rites of Passage SGD; Birth & Initiation Rituals SGD; Puberty & Marriage Rituals SGD; Death
Activities Rituals
Due Next Class Read Douglas 6, 7, & 8. Do BBQz R1–3.
Extra Credit Evaluate whether or not your High School Graduation Ceremony was a Rite of Passage. Submit essay and
Option post a synopsis of your evaluation to the BBDB "Ritual" thread.
6 M 18-Feb-08
Topic Communion Rituals
In-Class Douglas & Turner SGD; Communion Ritual SGD
Activities
Due Next Class Do BBQz R4–6. Evaluate your Class Participation for the first half of the semester. Complete
your Midway Group Assessment, CALRP Ritual verbatim, and Group Progress Report #2.
Submit all paperwork in hard copy and digital form, including any photographs and/or audio-
video recordings.
Extra Credit View Babette's Feast and write a reflection paper analyzing the role of sacrifice & communion imagery in the
Option film. How does the ritual meal change the participants? Why do you think it does this? Give details from the
film to support your responses. Submit your essay to the Instructor and post a synopsis of your evaluation to
the BBDB "Ritual" thread.
W 20-Feb-08
Topic Crisis Rituals
In-Class Crisis Rituals SGD
Activities
Due Next Class Read Frederick Denny, Islam and the Muslim Community , Chpt. 1
Due 22-Feb-08 Midway Group Assessments; CALRP Ritual Verbatim; Focus Group report; Interview
Verbatims; ALL ORIGINAL NOTES, RECORDINGS, AND PERTINENT SIGNED RELEASE
FORMS; the first draft of your CALRP Archival & Historical Research Report; and Group
Progress Report #2. Submit all paperwork in hard copy and digital form, including any
photographs and/or audio-video recordings. Meet with GA to discuss your CALRP Group
Report and resolve any outstanding difficulties.
Extra Credit Read Khaled Hosseini, A Thousand Splendid Suns or The Kite Runner
Option
Break M 25-Feb-08 Spring Break; no class
Break W 27-Feb-08 Spring Break; no class
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Unit 3 Islam
Week Day Date Description
7 M 3-Mar-08
Topic Introduction to Islam
In-Class Denny Qz1; review "Basics of Islam"; "Benedict XVI on Islam"; The Qur'an
Activities
Due Next Class Read Denny, Chpt. 2; "A Brief History of Islam"; "The Common Origins of Christianity & Islam."
Write a Midterm Review of your Learning Contract; meet with the Instructor or the GA to discuss
it and make any necessary course corrections.
Extra Credit
Option
W 5-Mar-08 PRIMARY ELECTION: REMEMBER TO VOTE TODAY
Topic History of Islam
In-Class Denny Qz2; "Islam vs. 'the Nation of Islam'"
Activities
Due Next Class Read Denny, Chpt. 3; A Thousand Splendid Suns or The Kite Runner (entire); "Why Muslims
Celebrate Ramadan"
Extra Credit Plan ahead to attend the session on the CALRP at the JCU Celebration of Scholarship (March 10-12);
Option contribute to the discussion with the panel and/or write a 2-3 paragraph critical response evaluating the
significance of the research presented. Post your reaction to the BBDB thread on "Special Lectures."
8 M 10-Mar-08
Topic Structures of Muslim Life
In-Class Denny Qz3; "Muslim Prayers"; BBC Special; "How to Salah"; NYTimes article
Activities
Due Next Class Read Denny, Chpt. 4
Extra Credit Attend the Tuohy Lecture tomorrow night; contribute to the discussion during the Q&A session afterwards
Option and/or write a 2-3 paragraph reaction evaluating the presentation in light of our classwork. Post your reaction to
the BBDB thread on "Special Lectures."
W 12-Mar-08
Topic Muslim Institutions
In-Class Denny Qz4; Kite Runner SGD & A Thousand Splendid Suns SGD
Activities
Due Next Class Read Denny, Chpt. 5; Salmon Rushdie, "It Is About Islam"; Charles Kimball, When Religion
Becomes Evil
Extra Credit Write a 2-page response to one of the Housseni books comparing and contrasting the view of Islam and of
Option Muslims that you gained from this novel vs. the Denny textbook. After your three-paragraph compare/contrast
section, answer the following question: How does the cultural context of Islam shape its meaning and function
for Muslims?
9 M 17-Mar-08 FEAST OF SAINT PATRICK
Topic Islam in Today's World
In-Class Denny Qz5; Islam SGD; When Religion Becomes Evil SGD
Activities
Due Next Class Work with your research group to compile your CALRP Portfolio, including all raw data (notes,
recordings, photographs, etc.), release forms, group assessment forms, and completed grading
protocols. Complete whatever written work is still outstanding. Write the summative assessment
of your Portfolio.
Extra Credit Attend the Tuohy Lecture tomorrow night; contribute to the discussion during the Q&A session afterwards
Option 1 and/or write a 2-3 paragraph reaction evaluating the presentation in light of our classwork. Post your reaction to
the BBDB thread on "Special Lectures."
Extra Credit On Saturday evening, observe the Easter Vigil at a Catholic or Orthodox church; then write either a Verbatim
Option 2 Report or a response paper discussing the significance of myth in this complex set of rituals.
W 19-Mar-08 NO CLASS. Friday Classes Meet
** NB: 25-Mar-08 Easter Tuesday: Monday Classes Meet
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Unit 4 Ethics
Week Day Date Description
10 T 25-Mar-08 Easter Tuesday; Monday Classes Meet
Reminder CALRP GROUP WORK: Work with your research group to compile your CALRP
Portfolio, including all raw data (notes, recordings, photographs, etc.), release forms,
group assessment forms, and completed grading protocols. Write the summative
assessment of your Portfolio.
Due Next Class Read Bernardin; "Gilligan vs. Erikson"; Haught, 143–196. Complete BBQz E1–2.
Extra Credit Attend the Tuohy Lecture tomorrow night; contribute to the discussion during the Q&A session afterwards
Option and/or write a 2-3 paragraph reaction evaluating the presentation in light of our classwork. Post your reaction to
the BBDB thread on "Special Lectures."
W 26-Mar-08
Topic Introducing Ethics
In-Class Bernardin SGD; possible quiz on Haught, 143–196
Activities
Due Next Class Read Weisel, Night.
Extra Credit Watch Schindler's List; complete the DQs to post on the BB WIKI
Option
11 M 31-Mar-08
Topic God & Evil: Theodicy
In-Class Night Qz & SGD
Activities
Due Next Class Read Ignatius handout. Prepare for in-class essay on "Vocation." Complete BBQz E3–4.
Extra Credit Attend the Tuohy Lecture tomorrow night; contribute to the discussion during the Q&A session afterwards
Option and/or write a 2-3 paragraph reaction evaluating the presentation in light of our classwork. Post your reaction to
the BBDB thread on "Special Lectures."
W 2-Apr-08
Topic Ignatius of Loyola & "Discerning the Spirits"
In-Class Discernment SGD. Write Vocation Essay.
Activities
Due Next Class Practicing discernment: Vocation essay. Finish reading Kimball, When Religion Becomes Evil ;
"Original Sin"; review "American Values." Complete BBQz E3–4.
Extra Credit View Jacob the Liar and write a 2-page response evaluating the problem of truth-telling in light of our
Option classwork. Respond to such questions as: What kind of person is Jacob at the start of the movie vs. at the end
of it? How does his truth-telling vs. lying affect who he becomes? Can lying be an act of virtue? If so, under
what conditions? If not, why not? How would you evaluate the suicides Jacob's lying appears to prevent?
Submit your paper, and then post a synopsis of your response on the BB WIKI.
12 M 7-Apr-08
Topic Humans & Evil: Sin
In-Class Quiz on "Original Sin" and When Religion Becomes Evil; SGD
Activities
Due Next Class Read "Conscience"; "Freedom"; "Liberty & Justice"; "The Moral Compass of Benedict XVI ."
Meet with GA to discuss your CALRP Group Report. Complete Summative Group Assessment
(submit with Portfolio) and grade allocation form.
Extra Credit Attend the Tuohy Lecture tomorrow night; contribute to the discussion during the Q&A session afterwards
Option and/or write a 2-3 paragraph reaction evaluating the presentation in light of our classwork. Post your reaction to
the BBDB thread on "Special Lectures."
W 9-Apr-08
Topic Virtue Ethics
In-Class Virtue SGD
Activities
Due Next Class Final compilation of Project Portfolio, including all raw data (notes, recordings, photographs,
etc.), consent forms, group assessment forms, completed grading protocols, and summative
assessment of the portfolio itself.
Extra Credit Write your own Original Case Study. Post it to the BBDB thread on "Ethics" and generate some student
Option discussion of your analysis and solutions.
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Unit 5 Conclusion
Week Day Date Description
13 M 14-Apr-08 Guest Lecturer Robert Gala
Topic Religion & Politics in 2009
In-ClassSpecial Guest Lecture by Robert Gala, M.A. (JCU 2006), Lorain County Community College, and
Activities
discussion of the role of religion in the 2008 presidential election campaign.
Due Next Class Evaluate your Class Participation for the second half of the semester. Complete your Learning
Contract Final Review.
Extra Credit Attend the Tuohy Lecture tomorrow night; contribute to the discussion during the Q&A session afterwards and/or
Option write a 2-3 paragraph reaction evaluating the presentation in light of our classwork. Post your reaction to the
BBDB thread on "Special Lectures."
W 16-Apr-08
Topic CALRP GROUP WORK DAY
In-Class Finalize your group's class presentation (PPT or Website) of your CALRP findings. Practice delivery
Activities of your presentation. Write one short essay question and ten objective quiz questions that cover
the most important points of your presentation.
Due Next Class Prepare reading assignments and DQs from Groups A–C.
Extra Credit Meet with the Instructor or the GA to discuss your Learning Contract Final Review.
Option
14 M 21-Apr-08 CALRP Reports
Topic Presentations from Groups A–C
In-Class CALRP Qz1; CALRP Pres. Peer-Evals
Activities
Due Next Class Prepare reading assignments and DQs from Groups D–F.
W 23-Apr-08 CALRP Reports
Topic Presentations from Groups D–F
In-Class CALRP Qz2; CALRP Pres. Peer-Evals; Final Course Evaluation
Activities
Due Next Class Redefining Religion Essay; Optional BBQz V1–6
15 M 28-Apr-08
Topic Religious Pluralism
In-Class Redefining Religion SGD; Pluralism SGD
Activities
Due Next Class Final Exam Essay; BB Post-test
W 30-Apr-08 LAST DAY OF CLASS
Topic Final Perspectives & Prospectives
In-Class Final SGD; Final Exam
Activities
DUE TODAY Final Exam Essay
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Project Schedule
Week Day Date Task
2 M 21-Jan-08 Organize your CALRP research group and complete the preliminary paperwork (the Group
Process Assessment, etc.). Have each group member complete the Early Group Assessment
forms. Begin your Archival & Historical Research Report.
F 25-Jan-08 DUE BY TODAY: Meet with the GA to submit your paperwork and discuss any needs you
foresee.
Look Ahead Schedule CALRP Focus Group Session(s), Interviews & Site Visit. Make any necessary
arrangements for transportation, equipment, etc.
4 W 6-Feb-08 Complete your on-site CALRP Focus Group Session(s), Interviews, Ritual Observation, & Site
Visit within the next three weeks. Photograph CALRP site (& persons, with permission). If
possible, videotape the ritual.
F 8-Feb-08 DUE BY TODAY: Write your first CALRP Group Progress Report outlining your schedule for
completing your Focus Group Session(s), Interviews, Ritual Observation, & Site Visit. Meet with
GA to discuss your CALRP Group Report and resolve any outstanding difficulties.
6 F 22-Feb-08 DUE BY TODAY: Midway Group Assessments; CALRP Ritual Verbatim; Focus Group report;
Interview Verbatims; ALL ORIGINAL NOTES, RECORDINGS, AND PERTINENT SIGNED
RELEASE FORMS; the first draft of your CALRP Archival & Historical Research Report; and
Group Progress Report #2. Submit all paperwork in hard copy and digital form, including any
photographs and/or audio-video recordings. Meet with GA to discuss your CALRP Group
Report and resolve any outstanding difficulties.
9 M 17-Mar-08 CALRP GROUP WORK DAY
Work with your group to revise your CALRP Archival & Historical Research Report, edit any
other parts of the project, and complete whatever written work is still outstanding.
10 T 25-Mar-08 CALRP GROUP WORK DAY
Work with your research group to compile your CALRP Portfolio, including all raw data (notes,
recordings, photographs, etc.), release forms, group assessment forms, and completed grading
protocols. Write the summative assessment of your Portfolio.
F 28-Mar-08 DUE BY TODAY: Group Progress Report #3. Meet with GA to discuss your CALRP Group
Report and resolve any outstanding difficulties.
12 F 11-Apr-08 DUE BY TODAY: Summative Group Assessments and Group Progress Report #4. Meet with
GA to discuss your CALRP Group Report and resolve any outstanding difficulties.
13 M 14-Apr-08 CALRP PORTFOLIO DUE, including all raw data (notes, recordings, photographs, etc.),
release forms, group assessment forms, completed grading protocols, and summative
assessment of the portfolio itself.
W 16-Apr-08 CALRP GROUP WORK DAY
Finalize your group's class presentation (PPT or Website) of your CALRP findings. Practice
delivery of your presentation. Write one short essay question and ten objective quiz questions
that cover the most important points of your presentation. Email any preparatory reading
assignments to the rest of the class via Blackboard
14 M 21-Apr-08 Presentations from Groups A–C. CALRP Qz1; CALRP Pres. Peer-Evals.
W 23-Apr-08 Presentations from Groups D–F. CALRP Qz2; CALRP Pres. Peer-Evals
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Project Checklist
DUE DATE Begun Completed TASK
21-Jan-08 Organize your CALRP research group and complete the preliminary paperwork:
1. Group Process Assessment
2. Group Organizational Chart
3. Strategic Plan for CALRP
4. Early Group Assessment forms (from each group member)
Begin your Archival & Historical Research
25-Jan-08 Meet with the GA to submit your paperwork and discuss any needs you foresee.
Schedule your activities:
1. Focus Group Session(s)
2. Interviews (and videotaping, if possible)
3. Ritual observation (and videotaping, if possible)
4. Site Visit & photo shoot
Make any necessary arrangements for transportation, equipment, etc.
6-Feb-08 Over the next three weeks, complete your on-site CALRP activities:
1. Focus Group Session(s) (audiotaped, if possible)
2. Interviews (videotaped, if possible)
3. Ritual observation (videotaped, if possible)
4. Site Visit & photo shoot (including persons who give permission)
8-Feb-08 First CALRP Group Progress Report outlining your schedule for completing your Focus Group
Session(s), Interviews, Ritual Observation, & Site Visit.
Meet with GA to discuss your Progress Report and resolve any outstanding difficulties.
22-Feb-08 Submit the following documents in hard copy or analog media:
1. Midway Group Assessment forms (from each group member)
2. ALL ORIGINAL Interview or Focus Group NOTES
3. ALL PERTINENT SIGNED RELEASE FORMS
4. ALL ORIGINAL RECORDINGS or photos
5. Group Progress Report #2
Submit the following documents in hard copy and digital form:
1. Focus Group report
2. Interview Verbatims
3. Ritual Verbatim
4. Photographs and audio-video recordings
5. First draft of the Archival & Historical Research Report
Meet with GA to discuss your Progress Report and resolve any outstanding difficulties.
17-Mar-08 Revise your CALRP Archival & Historical Research Report
Edit any other parts of the project PRN
Complete grading protocols for the various parts of the project
Write the summative assessment of your Portfolio
Complete any other written work still outstanding.
25-Mar-08 Compile your CALRP Portfolio, including:
1. All raw data (notes, recordings, photographs, etc.)
2. All signed release forms
3. All group assessment forms
4. Grading protocols for the various parts of the project
5. Summative assessment of your Portfolio
28-Mar-08 Group Progress Report #3
Meet with GA to discuss your Progress Report and resolve any outstanding difficulties.
11-Apr-08 Summative Group Assessment forms (from each group member)
Group Progress Report #4
Meet with GA to discuss your Progress Report and resolve any outstanding difficulties.
14-Apr-08 CALRP PORTFOLIO DUE, including:
1. All raw data (notes, recordings, photographs, etc.)
2. All signed release forms
3. All group assessment forms
4. Grading protocols for the various parts of the project
5. Summative assessment of your Portfolio
16-Apr-08 Finalize your group's class presentation (PPT or Website) of your CALRP findings.
Practice delivery of your presentation.
Write one short essay question and ten objective quiz questions that cover the most important points
of your presentation.
Email any preparatory reading assignments to the rest of the class via Blackboard
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Project Checklist
DUE DATE Begun Completed TASK
21-Apr-08 Presentations from Groups A–C. CALRP Qz1; CALRP Pres. Peer-Evals.
23-Apr-08 Presentations from Groups D–F. CALRP Qz2; CALRP Pres. Peer-Evals
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