You will learn from these writers how to express who you are in relation to the world around you. With these writers as models, you will practice taking sophisticated stands in relation to your moral, spiritual,political, cultural, and social concerns. The writing process of this course is directly dependent upon your work in the classroom, so if you are not in class, you are not participating in the work of this course. Missed classes will directly affect your grade. When you miss class, YOU are responsible for finding out what happened in your absence.
Assignments are due at the beginning of class.
In-class work cannot be made up unless in medical emergencies. A response is an informal exploration of the ideas presented in the essays. Preparation, participation, attendance. Each time you turn in a paper, include all of your work to date in the folder. This helps me to assess your progress.