The first and most important requirement is to come to as many class periods as possible.
Nothing is more important that coming to class.
If you are going to be absent, please arrange with a friend ahead of time to obtain class notes for you and extra copies of class handouts. The second requirement is to prepare for class periods by reading the assigned texts and completing homework assignments. Quizzes and Reading Reflections may not be made up if you are late or absent. The semester's lowest quiz grade automatically will be dropped. The quizzes and reading reflections merely encourage you to be consistent in coming to class prepared and on time, and should be regarded as the easiest part of the course grade.