Here, I want to see you choosing, well in advance of the time the essay is due, a specific and challenging research questions that you can hope to answer in some detail in somewhat fewer than 10 pages. There are no limits to what you can do with this, just so long as you use the dialogue to demonstrate that you understand the writer's ideas and the character's personality. Regular attendance is expected. There will be no excusable absences from discussion leadership responsibilities.
Instructor reserves the right to lower a student's grade for excessive absences.
Also refrain from writing and passing notes or participating in other distractive behavior. Your undivided attention in class is a must. An atmosphere of mutual respect is crucial to the well-being of the class. The professor reserves the right to ask you to leave the classroom if you engage in disruptive behavior. The instructor reserves the right to change topics or the order in which they are covered at his discretion after notifying the class in advance.