I’m Chris Adam, your instructor for this course. My pronouns are she/her/hers.
You can find me in 1841 Old Main. My student hours are 1:00-4:00 on Wednesdays, but I can meet at other times that work for you.
The best way to reach me is by email – cadam@tru.ca. I try to respond to emails within 24 hours, but I do protect my weekends for recharging and family. You’re always welcome to email at a time that works for you; just know that you might wait until Monday for a response to an email sent between Friday evening and Sunday.
What Are We Here to Do?
This course
Why Study This?
Understanding how
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will document your abilities to:
- Identify and
How This Course Is Built
| Unit | Weeks (Dates) | Focus question and key concepts | Submissions |
| 1. | 1-4 (September 10 through October 1) | What is Key concepts: | |
| 2. | 5-7 (October 6 through October 22) | What is Key concepts: | |
| 3. | 8-11 (October 27 through November 19) | for whom? Key concepts: | |
| 4. Positioning | 12-13 (November 24 through December 8) | Where are you in all of this? Key concepts: positionality, relationality, critical reflexivity. | Final self-assessment and final grade documentation |
Readings
Readings assigned for each unit will be available on this course website (see link in menu at top).
Student Assessment
Assessment in this class will be a collaborative process. Together, in conversation, we’ll decide what your final grade should be. (See Ungrading information link at the top of this page.)
There are three major assignments in this course. Each one will receive extensive feedback from me, and will be marked as either “complete” or “redo.” Students will have two redo opportunities to complete an assignment.
The final submission (unit four) in this course will be made in the format of your choice. It will be your negotiation document for the grade you have earned during the course, with documentation of your learning from the three assignments listed above and examples from your interactions in the class setting.
© 2026 Power and Language, Christine Adam
Theme by Anders Norén — Up ↑