You are expected to have completed the assigned reading before class so that you are prepared to understand the lecture and to contribute to class discussion. Discussion is an essential part of the history learning process. We all gain from it. Your viewpoint is valuable and you should have no hesitation about expressing it as it relates to the topic at hand. In the space of eighteen weeks we will cover over four-hundred years of fascinating history.
Every class meeting is essential.
You must attend class regularly and arrive on time. You are responsible for all material covered, regardless of whether you are present in class or not. There are no make-ups and no extra credit. Exams begin promptly at the scheduled class time. Latecomers not only disturb their classmates but risk arriving too late to complete the exam.