It's a pet peeve of mine and guaranteed to draw a response when students start closing books and shuffling papers while class is still in session. I run the class on the assumption that you have accomplished all required readings for the week by Monday. The readings are your broad background on the subject, class work focuses in on a few particular points and is also the time for your to ask questions for clarification. Your evaluation will be based upon all the material covered in the text and not just on class notes, discussion and lecture. I hate to bring this up, but I feel that it should be in writing.
Intellectual honesty is the bedrock upon which our entire system runs.
This applies to testing, papers, and your approach in general. Tests and papers are the gauge, not only for me, but also for you as to your progress. If there should be clear evidence that you have failed to live up to this policy an automatic failure for the entire semester can be the result, along with referral to the administration for discipline. All opinions and questions are welcomed, assuming they are relevant to the topic of study. Please seek permission to speak before doing so in order not to interrupt - unless spontaneous response has been encouraged.