Every week I will give you a question related to the readings due on Friday to help you prepare for class. You must turn in FOUR two to three-page papers this semester in answer to these questions. You will have the opportunity to re-write two of these papers once to improve your grade. Each week, however, you MUST do the reading. Late papers will be penalized one letter grade per day.
Rewrites are due one week after their return.
The midterm exam of the class will be an objective test designed to make sure students have the necessary background and vocabulary to continue in the course. In this essay, students will be asked to answer a synthetic question designed to involve materials from the entire semester. Prepare the Friday readings and bring them with you every week. Come to class ready to talk and respond to your classmates. Students who miss more than eight classes without explanation will receive a grade of F for the class without possibility of withdrawal.