A xeroxed packet of readings. Because the course depends on your participation, attendance is required. All assigned reading must be completed before the beginning of class for the day on which it is assigned. To participate in classroom discussions, you do not have to be right. Making mistakes, trying out new ideas, and asking questions are the best ways to learn.
All comments are welcome in discussion.
You should argue with your classmates and, especially, the professor. All written work for this course should aim for logical rigor, concision, clarity, and factual correctness. Essays should make a logical argument based on a reasonable comprehension of the texts they discuss. The written portion of the discussion leadership assignment will not be accepted late under any circumstances. All written work will be accepted early if you complete it ahead of time.