You will develop your ability to analyze literary texts in both oral and written form. Additional absences will lower your final grade. Excessive absences will result in failure in the course. If you are unprepared for class, you will be considered absent. If you must miss class because of participation in a sport or other activity, the first 3 absences will use up your 'free' absences, but additional ones will be excused through your supervisor's letter.
Papers are due at the beginning of class on the due date.
If you do so, we will negotiate an appropriate deadline. If you are out of town the day a paper is due, you are still responsible for getting your work to me by 4 PM on the due date. Absence due to illness will be excused only with a physician's note. All papers must be word-processed. If you have any special needs due to a disability, please notify me as soon as possible so that we can make any necessary arrangements for you to complete this course successfully.