To explore the role of current media events in the marketplace of ideas and debate. Respect and courtesy are crucial for a productive and supportive learning environment. In order to maintain the optimal educational environment, I ask that we all follow a few, simple guidelines. Cell phones and pagers are not welcome in the classroom. If they are brought in, they must be set on the silent mode as to not disrupt our class.
Children are welcome to come to class occasionally when daycare problems arise.
Please be aware of your fellow students and try to keep distractions to a minimum. Please do not begin packing up your belongings until our lecture, discussion or class activities are completely done. Class time is not to be used for activities that do not pertain to our course. You are expected to be attentive and involved in the day s activities. Having an audience and being an audience is one of the key objectives in this course.