Failure to do so will result in lowering of your final grade. You should attend each and every class. The success of your learning experience depends on the active contributions of everyone. Consequently, a major portion of the learning in this class consists of your active participation in classroom exercises and your evaluation of others' speeches. Coming in late or leaving early will be considered a partial absence and may affect your grade.
Assignments are due at the beginning of class.
If you are absent it is your responsibility to obtain and complete the assignment for the next class meeting. A series of written briefs will be used do develop skills that correspond to meet the learning objectives described above. Detailed instruction for completing these assignments will be provided. You must accept these requirements fully. Students who do not will not receive a passing grade.