It will count twenty-five percent of the final grade. Students for whom English is a second language may use a language dictionary during regular exams and the final exam. Please mention this to the instructor before the exam begins. Discussion will count for ten percent of each student's final grade. The grade will be based upon contributions in class and contributions to the Blackboard web site.
Good questions are also acceptable entries.
You are required to have three comments accepted in the discussion. Further comments will add to your grade and can compensate for a lack of class discussion. Attendance is important. Because this class meets once a week, attendance will be taken in each half. Example, if a student missed 5 halves, one point would be deducted.