That is, in your logs I want you to think about how what you have read relates to other readings we do, to class discussions, to other readings you have done. The, try to go on to think about the deeper philosophical, social, and cultural implications of the material you have read. I believe that it is in the process of writing that we come to know what it is we think, so the reading logs are a place for you to discover your own mind by seeing what you say, but the primary purpose is for you to fit what you think into a larger critical matrix. Always try to consider how your ideas agree with or disagree with various critical commentaries on what you have read. You will also be responsible for a number of ungraded but recorded assignments such as vocabulary work, book or article reviews, peer-editing, question reflections, reading logs, and possibly an oral presentation.
Attendance is mandatory.
You must attend class regularly, arrive on time, participate in class discussion, and complete all the writing assignments in order to pass the class. If circumstances force you to miss a class, please make arrangements with someone else in the class to pick up any handouts for you and to let you know of any assignments. Missing more than two classes will begin to lower your grade. If you miss more than five classes, you will not be able to pass the class.