Each student will research a case. These should involve a successful program relating to home as place and mission: to foster a sense of home; to address problems of reverse-redlining, speculation, and tangled deeds among low-income homeowners; or to promote development that benefits low-come homeowners; or to engage youth in community development. Collectively, these cases will serve as a resource for the entire class during the second part of the semeste. The choice of case will be developed in consultation with faculty.
All assignments are due at times and dates indicated below. Late projects will receive a reduction in grade. There will be no extensions without prior, written, consent of the instructor. The presentation and documentation of the case represent 15% of the final grade.
Select the Case
By Monday, Setember 30 choose the case that you will research. Be prepared to describe it briefly during class.
Research and Present the Case(s)
By Thursday, October 10, submit an abstract and preliminary bibliography (about one page in all). The abstract should describe the case you chose to investigate and put it in the context of the goals of the course.
Be prepared to make a brief presentation of the case during class on October 28. Class presentation should be from a pdf. Submit the pdf by 8AM on October 28 so all presentations can be assembled prior to class.
The final submission is due as a pdf by Friday, November 1, in order to provide time to incorporate suggestions and critique during and after the presentation. It will be posted on the class website as a resource for the entire class.