ETST 221: Race, Neighborhoods, and Cities (Professor Christiane Assefa)

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Final Exam: 25%

For the final, students will complete a research project that explores an environmental or spatial concern within a historically marginalized community, analyzing its material impact (health, occupational, educational, political, etc.) on that community, and examining organized responses (advocacy, policy, etc.) to it. Consider communities outside of the United States and/or ones within your hometowns/countries. The project components will be broken down into smaller components to ensure you remain on track. They include:

1. Research Topic Selection: Choose a topic relevant to the course themes.
2. First Draft: A minimum of 5 pages that incorporates your working literature review.
3. Second Draft: A minimum of 10 pages that fleshes out your argument more fully.
4. Final Draft: A polished final draft (minimum 10-12 pages) due in lieu of a final exam. Final drafts are due on Thursday, May 8 at 11:59 PM PST.

Additional Requirements:

• Apply at least two course theories, keywords, or ideas to your analysis.

Citation Requirements:

• Include at least three scholarly sources
• Include at least two primary sources