If those rare circumstances that place you at death's door force you to miss a day, please e-mail or call me before class begins. I expect that you will critically read all the assignments and be prepared to discuss them. I expect you to bring your readings to class as well, and this includes making photocopies of those materials on reserve. Repeated failure of preparation and particiaption can affect your final grade. I expect that you will turn in all writing assignments on time.
Essays are to be typed and preferably word processed.
Late papers will receive a one letter grade per day penalty. Again, should anything dreadful arise, please plead your case before the due date. Papers will be graded on content, stylistics, clarity, and grammar. I expect that you will respect the ideas of others in our class discussions. I want to create a forum where no one will be afraid to express and explain their opinions, and I will not take kindly to intimidation or ridicule.