Your grade will be determined daily by the quality and quantity of your preparation and participation in group or pair activities and class discussions. Since the emphasis of this class in on daily oral practice and this is impossible to make-up with extra work, unexcused absences will result in a lowering of the final class grade. Exceptions require a letter from a medical doctor, a dean's excuse, or other extraordinary circumstances. In case of questions or anticipated problems, please do not hesitate to contact your instructor. This includes copying something out of a book, newspaper, journal or any other printed source, as well as electronic resources such as the World Wide Web without the appropriate acknowledgement.
Plagiarism is an extremely serious academic offense.
Students should be aware that they will be severely penalized if caught engaging in any form of plagiarism. If you have any questions or doubts about how to document the sources of your ideas, please consult your instructor. What is plagiarism and how to avoid it . This is NOT a course where you can learn the material by yourself, show up in class occasionally, and do well on tests.