On discussion days there will be a question sheet including a space for each student to formulate their own question. Written assignments will receive a half-grade deduction for every day that it is late. Extensions will be granted only in advance and in pressing circumstances. Quizes 4 quizes involving short answer and identifications of map locations, people, art, and music. The top three scores will count for the final grade.
Exams There are study guides for the midterm and final.
If any student has a demonstrable need for special consideration with respect to the requirements of this class they should inform the professor immediately. It offers a narrative and analytical account of the peoples and events of the past. You will note that it contains excerpts from primary sources in attempt to bring the reader closer to the historical documents. The other readings in this course are primary sources. That is to say readings or artifacts from the past being examined.