This is an advanced-level course and it is assumed that all students will approach their study in a mature manner. You must be present for each seminar section. It applies to verbatim quotations and paraphrases equally. Plagiarism violates the fundamental trust underlying all academic work, that the work be the product of the student who submitted it. Plagiarism is a serious offense not to be taken lightly, and offenders will receive a maximum penalty of permanent expulsion.
Ignorance is no defense.
No late papers will be accepted. The content of each reading is the topic for each seminar section, and thus serves as the outline for the course. It is assumed that each student has a sufficient background in general American history. Except for book reviews, no further reading is expected for this course. It is assumed that optimum time will be required in preperation for each seminar meeting.