During many of our classes we will have group presentations of answers to study questions that are based on the week s reading assignment. There will be no make-up for these presentations, if students miss them because of absence, tardiness, or lack of preparation. The journals are to be kept by the students as they read the assigned materials. They will be collected in Class Six. Instructions will be given in Class One and will begin with the assigned work for Class One.
Journals constitute a sizable part of the total course grade.
The purpose of the in-class examinations is to help the student assimilate the wide variety of material to be covered in this class. Exams are partly in essay format, and there is an objective section, as well. Students should prepare for the examinations by completing all reading assignments, writing journals, taking appropriate notes during class, and participating in group discussions and presentations. The following course outline presents the assignments for each class session. You are to complete the assigned readings and activities before the date of a class, so that you will be prepared for a quiz, a discussion, or a presentation.