The purpose of the questions is partly to encourage an inquiry stance toward course readings, partly to promote synthesis of course readings, partly to assure regular engagement with course content, and partly to stimulate class discussion. There will be no mid-term examination. With regard to the take-home exam, see the model provided and discussed in class. The exam is calculated as a means of focusing effort on the course readings. It is assumed that the readings are of sufficient value to warrant close reading and rereading.
Past experience suggests that the take-home exam is the best option for most class members.
7. Project . If a project is elected in preference to the take-home examination, conferences with the instructor will be required, probably more than one. Special conditions will have to be observed. Mutual understanding of what is to be done must be well established. All parties concerned will wish to avoid belated surprises concerning standards of relevance, mechanics, and quality.