| The
class will be assigned a wiki (what?)
to facilitate the creation of its comedy, with each member
being able to add to, subtract from, or otherwise edit the
work in progress. The final version will be, in the
ideal, the harmonious product of many hands.
Enter
the official CC 223 Project Wiki
NOTE:
All work must be posted on the wiki, which not only offers
a convenient virtual workspace, but also keeps track of individual
student contributions. Without the latter, Professor
Curley cannot tell who has contributed what. It would
be a shame for a student's good efforts to go unnoticed.
Although
the writing of the play will demand much time, writing cannot
happen without research. The primary and secondary sources
assigned in CC 223, as well as the discussions and other assigned
activities, will provide background for the project;
yet further reading is not only inevitable, but also encouraged.
The broader and deeper the research, the broader and deeper
the final play; a shallow and narrow play, in turn,
is the result of shallow and narrow research. The links
on the Resources page are a good
place to start; Professor Curley will be happy to recommend
other reference works and readings.
It
is therefore vital that the class meet regularly (ideally
weekly) to discuss the status of the project, map out new
directions, and exchange ideas. The wiki technology
facilitates individual contributions, but it is no substitute
for face-to-face contact. The class is responsible for
developing its own working dynamic, be it democratic, autocratic,
bureaucratic, or some hitherto unknown system of rule.
Professor
Curley's role is to monitor progress and assign grades to
the completed project; he will, as a last resort, moderate
disputes. Although he believes firmly in student autonomy,
he must nonetheless offer feedback on the projects from time
to time, usually in the form of questions, recommendations,
and the odd bit of praise. He will push, and will encourage
each group to push back. |
