English 348 will train you as students in your ability to think and write critically, helping you achieve an oral and written mastery of discourse appropriate to the study of language and literature. An important objective is developing skill in oral and written expression. After five absences, excused or unexcused, your final grade will be lowered one half grade for each additional absence.
Late arrivals cause class interruptions.
For every two late arrivals you will be assessed one absence. I consider you late if you arrive after I have called roll. Under extraordinary circumstances an assignment may be handed in late if you obtain permission at least 24 hours beforehand. Unless specified otherwise, all assignments are due during class time. This closed-book examination covers all materials discussed up to the examination date.