Ultimately that is what I will have to evaluate you on. Grading has a heavy subjective element to it. This evaluation and reward aspect bears a striking similarity to the way in which work is judged and rewarded. But unlike the typical workplace we will try to maintain a self-reflective attitude about this aspect of our work lives. A basic obligation of being in a class is attending that class, and coming prepared to be an active participant.
Attendance is required.
Here is how it works. Attendance will be taken each class day. Over the course of the term, five absences will be permitted. On the sixth absence however, the student will be docked one letter grade off their final course grade. And so on, for every additional absence off comes a half grade point.