That means that you need to have finished the reading and done the exercises before class on Tuesday. Thus, you should always be looking one week ahead on your syllabus to make sure you are prepared for class. For example, in week two we will discuss history as a discipline. I will collect that homework sometime during week 2. By the way, n o make-ups on missed exercises.
Most people mistakenly believe that class participation is the same thing as attendance.
In fact, class participation means contributing your ideas, questions, and experiences during our weekly discussion of the assigned topics and material. Being prepared by having done your homework will make it far easier for you to participate. Your grade for this portion will be based on the quality of your participation, not just quantity. From it I will gauge the extent to which you have mastered the course material. During the second week I will collect from you your first and second choices from the list of research topics I will distribute.