Second, state and answer your opponents' arguments. Third, state any additional arguments you may have for your position. You should make clearly delineated points that build on one another, forming a sustained argument. The final grade will be an equally weighted average of the above four components. Because of the inherent unfairness of giving extra credit to some, and the infeasibility of allowing it for all, no extra credit will be given.
Attendance is mandatory.
Because this course is designed for the free exchange of ideas, it is imperative that students be present at each class session, prepared to engage in discussion. Come with your questions and observations over the day's readings - lots of them. Make-up exams will be given only to those who can document having missed an exam because of serious illness or emergency. It is the student's responsibility to schedule the make-up, which must be taken within a week of the missed exam. All work is due on the date given whether the student is present in class or not.