11-Years of Rice and Salt (extra credit)

We will set up groups for research on the historical references in Years of Rice and Salt. There will be groups to cover each book assigned.

You have the option of posting individual entries on the blog first with your reactions to Years of Rice and Salt (extra credit).  If you take this option, also include a list of those historical references you find interesting and/or confusing as you read Robinson.  You will then meet in groups to discuss each chapter and put together a required report on the class wiki (one book for each group). 

Jeff Sears will meet with representatives from each group during his office hours in one of the group study rooms in Eisenhower to go over Wetpaint Wiki procedures and your report. Each group is responsible for making an appointment to consult Jeff. You can contact him at jsears2 AT gmu.edu. There will also be a quiz at the beginning of class on Feb 12h, 14th, March 4th and 18th covering the reading for that day in Robinson. 

Do not use the Leave a Reply box below but the New Post link in the blue area at the top of the page. Also remember to check your name (under People) and Years  Rice & Salt (under assignments) in the category boxes to the right of the posting area.