Midterm exam and research report proposal

Three parts--click on headings for details on each part

1. Web Review (40+ minutes): Review submissions from previous semesters (undergraduate & graduate) on the Model Assignments sub-page.

2. Long essay (90-120 minutes): Using examples from readings and discussions, review and evaluate the connections and differences between our four main multicultural groups:

• Immigrant
   

• Minority
   

• New-World immigrants
   

• Dominant culture (do what you can!--more in course's 2nd half)
   

• Optional: “Model Minority”

3. Research report proposal (may be prepared ahead of time) (0-30 minutes)

Format: Open-book, open-notebook

2 options for taking exam

• in-class: 7-9:50pm during class period; write in ink in bluebook or on notebook paper (fronts and backs of pages okay; single-spacing okay). In-class midterms are graded separately from emails.
   
• email: 3-4 hours anytime after class on Thursday 15 October and before 3pm Friday, 23 October; write in Word or Rich Text Format file; attach and paste into email message to whitec@uhcl.edu (or reply to my email)
  • You may take breaks and write the midterm's 3 parts in installments plus review and revision.

Advance preparations:

• Complete your Research Report Proposal ahead of time and submit it with the rest of your midterm or compose it while writing your exam.
   
• For your Web Review, prepare by previewing what you want to review. Make notes on what to say about submissions you like or differ with.
   
• Plan and practice your essay answer as much as helpful, but do the actual writing in the time limits.