This will include participation in discussions on the reading material. Ocassionally this will require bringing in materials to help with the discussion. If you are not here on discussion days, then obviously you are not participating and your grade will thus be affected. However, since you will be held responsible for everything that is said in class, you must find out what you missed. Since participation in discussion is part of your grade, you should be here in order to participate.
Papers are due in class on the date assigned.
Scheduled University functions will not count as excuses as it is possible for you to turn the paper in early. In addition, computer problems are not acceptable excuses. As with exams, messages may be left for the professor at the history department at any time before or during the class the paper is due. Marcus, America Firsthand 4th edition , volume 2 Moody, Coming of Age In Mississippi , any edition. The West Enduring, p. 365-384.