Inform the instructor of absence due to illness as soon as possible. Exams or quizzes given on days of unexcused absences cannot be made up . Extensions on written assignments are granted only in very unusual circumstances. If you miss class due to an illness or other medical reason, please let me know as soon as possible. The grade for any late written work , other than for medical reasons or otherwise cleared with the instructor in advance , will be reduced ten percent per day for each day that it is late .
Readings are to be completed on the days for which they are listed.
The map quiz will be given at the beginning of class, Wednesday, January 19. For the quiz, you will be given another blank outline map and asked to accurately mark twenty-five of the features or locations that I will choose from the longer list. Each student will be paired with another class member and be assigned responsibility for leading one of the pre-midterm class discussions . In class the discussion leaders will make a brief oral presentation laying out the issues in the reading, and then guide discussion of the reading using questions, impromptu debates, comparisons with other readings from class or subject matter from other courses, or other useful means. A written essay will be due at the beginning of class Wednesday, March 15.