The success of this seminar depends on each member's participation. Students must be willing to venture their own thoughts and address the thoughts of fellow class members. Class participation will be difficult for some who feel reticent about speaking in front of small groups, but it is a non-negotiable element of the course. As with those students who are less comfortable with writing papers or performing in exams, students reluctant to participate in class must push themselves to develop new skills and confidence. Participation will be a significant portion of the course grade.
Participation requires preparation.
Students must come to section having read closely and thought carefully about the assigned readings. Evidence of sloppy or incomplete preparation will affect a students grade. Participation presupposes attendance. A student's presence in the seminar will be expected and mandatory. Papers must be turned in on time.