Study questions for the upcoming week will be posted on the website. Students are required to consult the study questions and come to lecture and discussion prepared to discuss the questions in the section. Students are also urged to come to discussion with questions of their own on the readings and lecture. The primary assignment for the class consists of a midterm essay and a final essay, both 10-12 pages. There will be no exams.
Grades are determined on the basis of the essays and class participation.