Drop-in visits are acceptable. A telephone call is recommended to assure availability when you come. Everett M. Rogers, Rabel J. Burdge, Peter F. Korsching and Joseph H. Donnermeyer. There are two major goals for this course. The first is to focus on both historical and contemporary rural life giving emphasis to the nature of rural people and social organization including how changes in technology and social structure affect rural communities.
Daily attendance is encouraged.
Attendance records are kept. Students are expected to attend class unless excused for illness or authorized field trips. A participation grade of 50 points is given for regular class attendance and participation. There are no excused class absences. Each absence will result in a 5-point reduction of the participation grade to a maximum penalty of 50 points.