You are expected to have completed the assigned reading before class so that you have a background understanding of the lecture topic and are able to participate in class discussions. Discussion is an essential part of the history learning process. We all gain from it. Your viewpoint is valuable and you should have no hesitation about expressing it as it relates to the topic at hand. In the space of eighteen weeks we will cover over 6000 years of fascinating history.
Every class meeting is essential.
You must attend class regularly and arrive on time. You are responsible for all material covered, regardless of whether you are present in class or not. Class attendance is mandatory. In the event of excessive absences, the instructor may drop a student from a course or lower a student's grade. Students who are absent more than twenty percent of the total class hours or for two consecutive weeks may be automatically dropped from the class.