Your attendance is essential to the success of this class. More than one unexcused absence will result in a lowered grade-a full letter for each day missed. Come to class on time every day and prepared to talk about the reading. Do all of the reading, even if we don't always cover it in class. I won't penalize you if you are shy and unwilling to talk, but I will certainly reward active participation.
Deadlines are real.
Papers are due at the beginning of class on the days noted in this syllabus. Late work will be graded down. No one passes this class without completing all of the work. The Honor Code applies. Grades will be based on a mathematical average of your papers and exams.