Satire tends towards tastelessness, and it's not necessarily funny. You've been alerted. A bibliography of critical works offering theories of satire is available on the web at . The sections specifically about American satire are at and . Faithful attendance and regular participation in class are expected.
Attendance is particularly important during the compressed semester of the Spring term.
Students with special needs are welcome to discuss them with me. The grade of Incomplete is available only to students who have demonstrated regular and steady progress in the course but for whom unforeseeable and uncontrollable circumstances make impossible the timely completion of the course. Students suspected of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Students for consideration of the Academic Conduct Committee of the University Senate. Cheating on any course assignment may result in failure for the course and suspension or expulsion from the University. In class discussion, you are encouraged to participate vigorously, even passionately, but always respectfully to your classmates and your instructor.