Careful reading of the weekly assignments and regular participation in class are expected. Attendance is required. Excessive absences will adversely affect your grade. More than three absences will result in a one-third letter grade reduction from your final grade. Students are responsible for all material covered in class even during absences and must arrange to obtain missed class notes from another student.
Assignments are due on the stated date.
Brief written responses to the readings will occasionally be assigned as preparation for class discussion. Specific guidelines for the essay will be distributed at a later date. These requirements are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Completion of all assignments is necessary to pass the class. Academic Integrity Plagiarism and cheating of any kind are serious offenses, and will not be tolerated in this class.