I hate writing
These assignments are short, fun, and worth 2 points each for the course.
What are Workshop Reports?
One learning goal for this course is to maximize return on my retirement savings
Money and clouds have a lot in common.
What are the views of economist Joseph Schumpeter on money?
This resource is a fantastic way to feed my insatiable curiosity and learn more general background info about the range of places and times we'll be exploring. It is probably not the best source to anchor a formal assignment on.
What is Wikipedia?
This assignment is due in three weeks, but I don't need to do any additional research for it. I guess I will mark it on my calendar.
What is the "What is Money Essay"?
This course will give me an opportunity to experience some of the work that museum and public history practitioners use in their careers.
What is learning goal #3?
This king is represented on the first page of the syllabus
Who were George III and Carlos IV?
My assignment is due tonight, but I need to binge-watch "Beef." I guess I should contact Professor Fitz-Gibbon to let him know.
What is the incorrect meaning of a 2-day no questions asked grace period?!
Days when I get to be discussion leader!
What does the dollar symbol on class sections represent?
Doesn't the museum have someone else to clean up their collection?
What is "Roman coin cleaning" day?
On this day, we are going to take an axe to the MHC museum!
What is a Museum Hack (March 5)?
Why won't he respond to my email? It's been 23 minutes already!
What is Professor Fitz-Gibbon's email policy (36 hours, he hopes)?
I am going to dig deep with my sources and use them in more than a cursory fashion.
What is one of the assessment criteria for written work (Analysis)?
This field is the study of coins and paper money, and while it is not really what this course is about, we will spend some time learning about the basics.
What is learning goal #2?
This is the oldest money object we will examine in this course
What are cuneiform tablets (2000-500BCE)?
I can't way to ask for help on Mondays and Thursdays from 10-12.
What are Professor Fitz-Gibbon's office hours?
It's not all about essays. We're going to learn some great tools for communicating history in visual and online formats.
What are our online museum projects?
Money is more than just coins--it helps us understand how societies have organized themselves in different times and places.
What is learning goal #1?
If I get bored of Professor Fitz-Gibbon, he will invite another professor to take his place.
Why are we having a joint class with Professor Dawson on April 4 (to discuss depictions of Native Americans on money)?
People learn in different ways and sometimes need help to have equitable access to education, which is a right, not a privilege. The 3rd floor of Mary Lyon is a great place to get some help.
What is Disability Services?