Overview
Short Essay Prompt/Question(s):
The weaponization of antisemitism is a central theme in U.S. political discourse in this era, and bears directly on our course material. What have you learned about racism and antisemitism this term? In this extraordinary political moment, in which the survival of our species and this planet are in serious question, why is it important to change the way we talk and think about race and racism? Incorporate at least 5 of the 6 readings from our last two weeks (Levins Morales (x3), Rodriguez et al, Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, Steinberg).
Short essays must be a minimum of 800 words (no maximum).
For written assignments, please use double-spacing, 12-point font, and insert page numbers. When citing materials, you may use any academic citation style (e.g. APA, MLA, ASA), as long as you use it consistently. You must cite all sources used. You may use footnotes, endnotes, or a bibliography, as you prefer.
Important: No assignments have “hidden” or unstated requirements not indicated explicitly in the syllabus, or in the assignment. There are no requirements regarding writing style or tone, and no formatting requirements besides those listed in this syllabus. Grammar and writing skill are not part of the grading criterion, although proofreading is recommended.
Assignments written using AI-software, in whole or in part, are not accepted and violate anti-plagiarism policy. For this course, using Grammarly in editing your paper is not recommended; if you adopt recommended text edits suggested by Grammarly, it is plagiarism.
*************DO NOT USE any AI, ChatGPT, etc. NOTHING! This must be 100% in your own words. Make sure that it is 0% detectable on ALL AI detectors because the teacher will check, and so will I. Some of the AI detectors I will use to detect for AI is GPTzero, Grammarly, Quilbot, Copyleaks, zerogpt, etc. So please make sure there is absolutely no AI use.****************
I have to give you a sixth reading so Ill give it once you accept.