The first two will each be 50 minutes long with 50 multiple choice questions and 5 short essays on each. The final examination will be comprehensive with 120 multiple choice questions. By their nature, multiple choice questions do require absorbing both general and specific points. However, the correct answers will always be based on course materials, not personal opinions. Your personal opinions are welcome and encouraged during class discussion and in my office.
Attendance is mandatory for the scheduled exams.
Makeups will NOT be given unless you contact Prof. Sipress prior to the regularly scheduled time AND only if inability to take the exam on time is for good reason. Keep in mind that things like oversleeping, not enough time to study, and forgetting are NOT valid types of reasons. If a genuine emergency prevented prior contact, see, call or e-mail Prof. Sipress as soon as possible after the exam. Failure to take an exam will result in zero points on that exam. Some feature films with political themes are also possible.