Race & Ethnicity Research Project

For this project, you will:

1. Find a partner or work individually.
2. Research two racial or ethnic groups from a country you have never lived in.
   1. For your research, you must use the following sources:
      1. the chapter we are now studying,
      2. one or more books from the library,
      3. one or more articles from a print newspaper or magazine (though you may access these over the internet), and
      4. one or more web sites.
   2. Your project must include a separate page that lists all your sources in alphabetical order using APA style on or before Fri, Jan 25. (20%)
      Reynolds, B. (2003). Teaching English. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.
3. Present your research to the class on Thurs, Jan 31. (50 %)
   
   1. Your presentation should highlight the similarities and the differences between the two groups.
   2. Your presentation must be at least 8 minutes and no longer than 12 minutes.
   3. Both members of the group must speak for a significant portion of the presentation.
4. To prepare for the presentation, you will:
   1. discuss your project with another group during class time on Friday, Jan 25.
   2. Practice at least twice as a team and give me a paper saying when and for how long you practiced. (10%)
   3. Record your best practice, transcribe it, and give me the transcription on Mon, Jan 28. (20%)
      
5. In Hamid's class, you will write a compare & contrast essay based on your presentation.

Hints

1. Choose a reliable partner.
2. Get your partner's contact information including phone number and e-mail address.
3. Agree on a schedule with specific times and places when you can work together.
4. Start early.
5. Ask me for help if you need it, but ask early.