We will have several videos, as well as numerous readings assigned, to be used as points of departure. We will have several guests throughout the quarter. I will give you a brief exam during exam week, but this will not count towards your grade. It will be used only to evaluate the effectiveness of the course as part of the General Education Curriculum. All students must take the exam to complete the course.
Attendance is required each day.
However, since there are no exams, students are often absent. Consequently, your grade will be lowered by one letter for unexcused absence in excess of two. Your grade will be determined as follows. An essential component of this course will be written assignments. The shorter paper will provide feedback on your writing skills and prepare you for the longer paper.