Books for reports must be selected from a list distributed by me. Topics for research papers must be agreed upon in advance. Past experience indicates that, if you care about your grade, it is a very good idea to attend every scheduled class meeting unless prevented from doing so by illness or emergency. In any case, you are responsible for all information, announcements, schedule changes, etc. Therefore, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed should you have to be absent.
Participation involves more than simply talking in class.
I expect you to read all the assigned readings and to read them on time, to be ready to discuss the reading material, the contents of videos, etc, and to ask questions about what you do not understand. While I do not expect you to be able to answer every question you are asked every time you are called upon, you should be prepared to address key concepts and ideas if asked to do so. Exam dates and due dates for papers are firm. Written material is to be your own composition, and appropriate credit must be given for outside sources from which ideas, language, or quotations are derived. Suspected academic misconduct will be reported to the Provost's office with a recommendation of course failure or dismissal from the College.