The student will cultivate in essay examinations and class discussions the clear, persuasive oral and written style that are the marks of a liberally-educated person. The course will be conducted primarily on a lecture and discussion basis, although on certain days we may have audiovisual presentations. Students are strongly encouraged to raise questions and make comments in class. Students are required to complete each reading assignment on the date that it is assigned, and should be prepared to discuss it in class. Keeping abreast of the readings will facilitate understanding of the lectures.
Students are responsible for all material presented in the lectures and discussions.
Regular attendance is, therefore, essential. If you miss a class, be sure to obtain the notes from a classmate. The instructor does not provide notes for days missed. Students are expected to conform to established classroom etiquette. Disruptive behavior, such as smoking, sleeping, snoring, talking and persistent tardiness is unfair both to the instructor and to serious students, and will not be tolerated.