Final project: The final project, a critical playlist, is a chance for you to engage in greater detail with an issue or topic that is of interest to you. It should build on your Midterm. You will select a specific theme discussed in this course, or one that is closely related to our course themes. You will then compile a playlist of 6-8 songs that speak to the playlist’s overall theme in different ways, i.e. the songs all have a distinct role to play. In notes for each song (250-300 words per song), you will employ concepts drawn from class readings (and, potentially, other texts) to explain how these songs relate to the playlist’s overall theme, as well as to each other. I will provide further information on logistics and expectations on Sakai.

Final project presentation: You will give a short (4-5 minutes) presentation about your final project to myself and your peers. This should efficiently present to us your playlist’s theme, your sources, and your key ideas. Be prepared to answer questions regarding your project from myself and your peers. AV materials including presentation software may be used, but are not required.

From the syllabus: “The final project, a critical playlist, is a chance for you to engage in greater detail with an issue or topic that is of interest to you. It should build on your Midterm. You will select a specific theme discussed in this course, or one that is closely related to our course themes. You will then compile a playlist of 6-8 songs that speak to the playlist’s overall theme in different ways, i.e. the songs all have a distinct role to play. In notes for each song (250-300 words per song), you will employ concepts drawn from class readings (and, potentially, other texts) to explain how these songs relate to the playlist’s overall theme, as well as to each other.”