I will only excuse absences verified by a doctor s note or a note from the Dean of Students Office. I will take note of student participation throughout the course. Bluebooks are required. Each student must sign up for one of the assigned books. Books are grouped into sets of 3-4 and assigned a presentation date in the syllabus.
All books are available through inter-library loan.
Once you have singed up for a book, order it immediately to ensure that you will have it in time to read and prepare for the presentation. This is particularly important for the early groups. You must read your assigned book and be prepared to give a 6-10 minute synopsis, answer questions, and engage in a roundtable discussion for the benefit of the entire class. A cumulative exam consisting of multiple choice, short answer and essay questions. In democratic systems, political parties serve as a crucial linkage between citizens and decision-making centers.