You have three absences to use as you wish. Once they are gone, they are gone, and your grade will be effected. Indeed, the organization of the class will be centered primarily on discussion and not on lecture. You should come to class having read the assigned material and prepared to respond to questions. Failure to come to class prepared will be grounds for dismissal from class and an absence will be recorded for that day.
Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the day they are due.
If you cannot make it to class make sure your assignment is handed in to me by class time on the due date. The analytic essay will be graded in accordance with the University Grading Standard. Last day to turn in essay.