The assignment must be finished before class begins if you are going to be considered a participant. You will be responsible for all reading and discussion material up to the test. Tests will be given only on the dates listed in the class schedule. Topics will be handed out the week before, and all essays are due in the beginning of the next class. Topics will be handed out 2 weeks prior due to Thanksgiving break.
Papers are due at the beginning of the next class meeting.
Again, late submission is not a good idea. The beginning of each class will be devoted to discussion of the readings and assignment due for that class. I also want to encourage discussion during the rest of class. You will most likely all have views about all of the topics we will address, and I want you to express these views whenever possible. It can be frightening to challenge someone in this way or to express a view that you know might be challenged by others.