Journals will be graded on the thoughtful and comprehensive nature of the entries. Both will require research beyond the materials used for the class. In addition to contributing to the class discussion, each student will be required to lead at least one class discussion during the course. The final exam will be comprehensive. All papers should be typed and double-spaced.
Papers are due at the beginning of the class period specified on the syllabus.
If you have difficulty meeting a deadline, you should talk to me at least two days before the paper is due. Otherwise, papers automatically lose a step for each class day they are late. Papers submitted even later will receive a failing grade unless there are mitigating circumstances. It may consist of thoughtful questions and comments. Class participation grades will be based not only on the quantity of participation, but the quality of participation and will be given at the discretion of the instructor.