Students are expected to attend and participate in every class.
All reading is to be completed before the class for which it is assigned.
The class participation grade will be based on the level of your preparedness and involvement in discussion. In order to participate you must complete the reading and be prepared to discuss the issues raised by the readings. Written work for the class will consist of 2 short papers based on the course readings, a midterm, and a final exam. Please note that students must complete all written work in order to receive a passing grade for the class. R. C. Dales, The Scientific Achievement of the Middle Ages , Introduction and Ch.