Readings Ancient and Modern . In addition there will also be several photocopied articles on reserve for the class in Norlin Library. You will be asked to make copies of these articles as part of the required reading for the course. About once a week four or five students will be designated to lead discussion or produce questions on the readings for that day. Every major item of work must be attempted to pass the course.
Attendance is required.
Discussion is very important because what you need to learn is more a matter of thinking through the issues and arguing about them than it is a matter of memorizing. Persistent tardiness is also a detriment to the class and should be avoided. You will be allotted 3 unexplained absences for the semester. So please inform the instructor if you have a legitimate excuse, and come prepared with evidence if you have very many of these. Active participation in class is encouraged.