SECOND HALF PORTFOLIO: HISTORICAL REACTIONS TO CRIME AND DEVIANCE

The HIS 260 second-half portfolio (28% of overall course grade) should include the following components:

• Klatsassin And The Chilcotin War                         50%

• 2 Discussion Topic Commentaries                        50%

• Bonus Option (Up to 3 extra Discussion Topic Commentaries)  (these will add up to 3% apiece to your Second-Half Portfolio Grade)

a) Klatsassin And The Chilcotin War

Recommended Length: approximately 4-5 pages

An interpretive mini-essay that uses the Torture and the Truth Canadian Mysteries web-site as its main source.

Responsibilities:

i)  Come to class on March 28 ready to discuss your research.

ii)  Include your written paper in the second-half portfolio (due Wednesday, April 11).

b)  Discussion Topic Commentaries

Recommended Length: 2 pages apiece (due Wednesday, April 11 with the second-half portfolio)

Pick two Discussion Topics from any part of the semester and offer well-integrated reviews that combine a basic overview with your own analysis and interpretation.  How would you outline the history involved?  Is there a dominant theme that can be used to connect the readings?  Are there issues that you would highlight?

Students are encouraged to complete up to three extra Discussion Topic commentaries.  The bonus essays will be graded and add up to 3% apiece to your Second-Half Portfolio Grade.