Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/University of California, Riverside/Introduction to Critical Methods (Fall)

this course will introduce you to a variety of critical methods for producing knowledge about popular cultural texts, ranging from Black studies through Indigenous, trans studies, Marxism and beyond. Practicing these methods together, we will collaboratively generate new knowledge about underserved topics, and seek to publish it on Wikipedia through the Student Program at Wiki Education. This program is designed to progress diversity, equity, and inclusion on Wikipedia; while following it, you will learn how to research, write, and produce critical knowledge for public audiences. The aim is to use our classroom time to make a positive difference in the world outside of UCR. Our work together emphasizes collaboration and empathy; please be ready to work with your classmates. Course assessment is conducted through “ungrading,” which privileges the qualitative rather than the quantitative measure of our knowledge production over the quarter. Requirements include reading materials in advance of class sessions; discussing it together in large and small groups; receiving training from WikiEdu and making edits or writing new articles to be published on Wikipedia; and completing individual and group writing assignments and presentations. The class is experimenting with new pedagogical techniques and unfamiliar web interfaces, so openness to learning new skills and improvising will be helpful. Please note that this is an in-person class; attendance in the classroom is expected.