Email a short proposal (1-3 paragraphs) to josh.seim@bc.edu shortly after Exam I. Identify your excluded theorist for the semester and briefly justify which assigned theorist you intend to put them in conversation with.
Email the following information to josh.seim@bc.edu by 5pm on the last day of finals. Your submission will then be posted on the website and made public.
You are strongly encouraged to recruit another student to edit your submission. You are also welcome to share drafts with me.
EXCLUDED THEORIST
by YOUR NAME
INTRODUCTION
Approximately 250 words.
Briefly detail the social location of your ET.
Include a thesis statement.
Keep this short!
[SUMMARY OF ET]
Approximately 1,000 words, but may be 1-3 sections.
Label your sections something relevant for your ET's theory.
Summarize your ET's core concepts/arguments.
Be sure to detail the theory map(s). Ideally, you'll include one map per section.
Produce a summary of your ET on their own terms. Do not mention other theorists.
Assume the reader has not read your ET.
[ET AND ONE ASSIGNED THEORIST]
Approximately 1,000 words, but may be 1-3 sections.
Put your ET in conversation with an Assigned Theorist for the corresponding semester.
Theory maps are optional.
Assume the reader has read the assigned theorist.
CONCLUSION
Approximately 750 words.
Reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of your ET.
Make a brief argument for why someone should read your ET.
REFERENCES
Use ASA format.