To complete this discussion, your initial posting is due on Thursday March 24 at 11:59pm. Then, respond to 1 classmate by Saturday Thursday March 26 at 11:59 pm.

So far in this class, we have talked a lot about the topic of gender in the Americas. We have discussed the representation of women during the Conquest, 19th. Century (Turner), and 20thC. (Campobello).

This week we have another reading that deals with the theme of gender in the Americas. For this week’s forum, you need to write about the representation of women in the novel Aura. In your post, answer the following questions: 1) How are women portrayed by Fuentes? 2) Then, compare this image of women with other reading that we have done in class. How different or similar are those representations?

Your post should be around 200 words

Instructions for Replies to classmates:

Read and reply to the post of 1 of your classmates. In your reply post, make sure to:

Comment on the value of the points made by your fellow classmates.

Add comments to help build their argument

Ask questions to clarify statements made

Discussion Etiquette (Netiquette) Guidelines

Respond to your classmates in a respectful manner, keeping in mind the following:

Treat others as you wish to be treated.

Use supportive and constructive language.

Use full sentences and proper grammar.

Don’t use too much jargon.

For more information on Netiquette, please see the 15 Rules of Netiquette for Online Discussion Boards(infographic).

Grading and Evaluation

Discussion board participation will be graded. The grading will be based on the criteria listed in the rubric below. Meeting each criterion is worth 3 points, with the maximum credit of 9 points for each discussion board.

Unsatisfactory = 0

Limited = 1

Proficient = 2

Exemplary = 3

Responding to Prompt

Timely Critical Analysis of Readings and Other Materials

Fails to make initial post within required timeframe or fails to address the discussion question or topic. Post shows no references to the readings.

Initial post made within required timeframe but fails to effectively address the discussion question or topic. Post contains limited references to the readings.

Initial post made within required timeframe while effectively addressing the discussion question or topic with references to the readings.

Initial post made within required timeframe while effectively addressing the discussion question or topic with references to the readings as well as outside resources, and/or specific real-life examples.

Participation in the Learning Community

Fails to reply to other students’ posts or questions. Or continues to post without directing comments to specific students.

Replies and/or answers questions to challenge or support other students’ posts, but is mostly personal opinions or feelings, such as “I agree” or “Great idea” without citing the readings or other materials to support comments.

Replies and answers questions to challenge or support other students’ posts using the readings or other materials to support responses.

Replies and answers questions to challenge or support other students’ posts using the readings or other materials to support responses. Uses follow up questions to help other students reflect or rethink their arguments to direct and guide the conversation.

Quality of Writing and Proofreading

Written responses contain numerous grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing does not facilitate effective communication.

Written responses include some grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors that distract the reader.

Written responses are largely free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing generally facilitates effective communication.

Written responses are free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing facilitates effective communication.