Group Presentations

Each student will be part of a small group of 3-4 which will present a response to an assigned class reading for a designated day (eligible readings are marked on the syllabus above with an asterisk “*”). These presentations are to be a maximum of 10 minutes – you have approximately 3 minutes per person.

Please do not simply summarize the contents of the reading; you can presume that your classmates already read the material. Rather, in your presentation concentrate on what aspects of the reading impressed you the most and are the most significant for the study of Latino theology and religion. In other words, what are the implications and contributions of this chapter/article for the wider study of Latino theology and religion? Group members should meet in advance to make sure that each group member presents a distinct insight about the reading without excessive repetition from the group as a whole.

You may use a power point (or write notes on the blackboard), preferably 3-4 bullet points (one per person presenting) and perhaps some visual aids where pertinent. Please do not have group members merely read notes or quotations from a power point display. Engage your audience and, if you elect to employ a visual aid such as power point, use it to enhance the message you deliver rather than be the central focus of your presentation.

Though the group is asked to work as a team, evaluations of this assignment will be based on each student’s paper submission and on the content in their portion of the group presentation (you will receive a single grade for the assignment which will be given to you when your paper submission is returned).