I discourage late arrivals and early departures. If they are unavoidable, be as unobtrusive as possible. If you want to catch up on reading or sleep do it somewhere else. No loud food or drinks. No cell phones or pagers.
Dates are approximate.
There is some flexibility in the schedule to accommodate the needs of the class and the rhythms of the elections. Exam dates and due dates are unlikely to change. Abramson Ch. 4 Wayne Road to the White House Ch. C. Bases of candidate choice 1. 1 Wayne Road to the White House Ch.