Students will need to access e-mail daily through MSU's Pilot system. Numerous quizzes, homework from Baker, and some impromptu writing will also be required. A comprehensive grammar exam and a comprehensive essay-final over all the required books will round out the course work. A student's grade will be the mathematical average of the required essays, quizzes, homework, grammar test, and the essay final exam. Participation will be considered when computing the course grade, especially borderline cases.
Attendance is required.
Documentation for additional absences must be presented upon return to class. Undocumented absences will be reflected in the course grade. Instructional Format Discussion will account for much of our classroom meetings, focusing upon the texts listed above. The course packet will supply background material and a detailed study guide for all the readings. The packet also contains discussion topics, supplemental writing guidelines, a syllabus, a daily schedule, and essay topics.