They will draw upon the lectures and readings. Each will be worth 35 percent of your grade. The final exam will not be cumulative. The relative weight given to each exam is subject to change if in the professor's judgment a different weighting better reflects the student's performance in the course . Make up exams will be given only under extreme circumstances.
All excuses are subject to verification.
Short papers . Students also will write two 3-5 page papers during the course. Each will be worth 10 percent of the final grade. Papers must include proper social science citation style, which differs from what the English Department at UT Knoxville teaches. Students should consult the guidelines for proper citation on my web site.