Form: use a three-ring binder with dividers.

Contents:

1. A table of contents page (you must indicate here if you are revising any papers for the portfolio and wish them to be graded!)
   
2. A 350-600 word essay (see topic below)
3. The review of the movie
   
4. The In-class Exam
5. All papers written for the course, including all drafts on which we provided comments.
6. Handouts/web material assigned for class
7. Class notes and reflections on the readings, class presentations, films, and other class activities.
8. Revising: You may revise your papers, but note that this revised version will count for 80% of the grade for that assignment with the previous drafts worth 10% each.
   

Topic: Imagine the you have spent the past semester studying in ancient Rome and are writing home for the first time. In your letter describe what you have learned and experienced; you may also add what impact these have had on you.

Posting: you must post your final paper and the 350-600 word essay (recall there is a significant deduction for not posting)

Grading: The portfolio will be evaluated on the basis of thoroughness, clarity, organization, and evidence of critical thinking.