Making Compiler Design Relevant for Students
Objectives
During this activity:
- Students shall discuss the article titled: “Making Compiler Design Relevant for Students who will (Most Likely) Never Design a Compiler”.
This activity helps the student develop the following skills, values and attitudes: proficiency in English, critical thinking, and a vision of the international context.
Activity Description
Individually, read the article “Making Compiler Design Relevant for Students who will (Most Likely) Never Design a Compiler“ by Saumya Debray. Afterwards, publish a blog entry as stated below.
Deliverables
In your course blog, publish an original blog entry of at least 300 words in English. Your entry may consist of a comment, opinion or critique about the article. Alternatively, your entry may rebut or support any of your classmates’ entries. In this case, you should always be respectful and include an adequate line of reasoning that justifies your assertions. If you happen to consult other sources (books, digital library, Internet, magazines, etc.) you should state the complete reference.
Due date is Sunday, January 21.
Note: Questions regarding this article might be included on the next weekly quiz.
Evaluation
This activity will be evaluated using the following criteria:
| -10 | The blog entry contains three or more grammar or spelling errors. |
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| -30 | The blog entry was published after the due date. |
| -30 | The blog entry cited some resource, but the corresponding reference was not included. |
| -50 | The blog entry consists of less than 300 words. |
| -100 | The blog entry is not in English. |
| 1 | The blog entry was plagiarized. |