TA sections
Aug 25th, 2016 by amcadams
POLS 12400 – World Politics
Dr. James A. McAdams
Office Hours: TU 1:30-2:30 and W 2:00-4:00
Email: amcadams@nd.edu
Sections:
TA: Alejandro Castrillon TA: Joy You
Office Hours: Mon 3:00-5:00/ Fri 3:00-4:00 Office Hours: Thursday 3-5 pm
Location: Ecks Commons (Law school concourse) Location: 1108 @ Hesburgh Library
Email: acastril@nd.edu Email: zyou@nd.edu
Sections: 5 (Debart 232) & 6 (Debart 223) Sections: 2 (Debart 332) & 4 (Debart 232)
Aim of the discussion section:
Our aim is to cover the topics and themes of the week in a critical manner, while addressing your questions. We wish to foster an open forum, where opinions and ideas can be exchanged respectfully.
Format:
The discussion sections require that you have read all articles and materials beforehand. Besides turning in assignments in a timely fashion (that is, before 9 pm every Thursday night), students are expected to be well-prepared to discuss the readings. The Teaching Assistants will prepare and guide the discussions by making sure to cover the major themes covered on a given day.
Email policies:
The TAs will respond to emails as promptly as possible. It is reasonable to expect at least a response within 24 hours, if not sooner.
Assignments/Papers:
We will provide you with clear standards and rubrics to guide you in your writing assignments.
Participation:
Your participation in discussion sections is a major part of your grade. By “participation,” I mean the quality of your comments during the section, your weekly written assignments, and your virtual discussions over Concourse: You will earn a lower grade by failing to attend class or discussion sections. If you are late three times for discussion, we will consider that an absence.
Electronics/digital equipment:
Please do not use electronic devices of any kind, including laptops, cell phones, and personal digital devices, in the classroom.