Last but not least Class and Listserv Discussion . Our conversations and arguments about literature will be what fuels and invigorates your critical writing. Participation in class discussions is a very important part of this class. I value this element of the class so highly that I will lower your grade one step should you regularly fail to contribute to our discussions and workshops . I will reward excellent participation in the same fashion.
Attendance is mandatory .
I will take a register of attendance and will note all unexcused absences. Please let me know if you cannot avoid missing a regular class or a scheduled class event. You will be allowed two such absences over the semester. More than 12 absences will constitute failing the course. So much for the rules and regulations . . .