Writing to communicate effectively using standard written English. This will be accomplished through an evaluation of all written work such as essays, book reviews, and research papers as assigned. Essay assignments will be given on random days concerning films, class discussions, or special topics. Dates of exams will be listed in syllabus. All assignments must be typed and checked for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
All assignments are due at the beginning of class.
As the essay requirements will be assigned randomly, it is to your advantage to attend class or find out the day's assignment from a friend. Make-up exams will be given after the final exam. These will be essay in form. All essay assignments must be completed in order to take a make-up exam. If you miss a test you will be required to complete the essay assignments, but you will not receive a grade for it.