Nevertheless, you are expected to have a basic awareness of political issues in the news. This is considered one of your course expectations. All students enrolled at Fairleigh Dickinson University are required to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy. According to the Policy, students are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic honesty . . . A full discussion of the Academic Integrity Policy can be found in the Student Handbook.
Plagiarism is a particularly serious academic offense.
If you are found guilty of plagiarism in this class you will receive a failing grade for the appropriate academic exercise. A second case of plagiarism will result in a failing grade for the course. It is fully expected that you will use the work of others in this class, but you must indicate when you do so. If you have any questions about the Academic Integrity Policy or plagiarism please see me. What follows is a list of the class topics and reading assignments.