This contains course assignments, document sets, Internet links, and other information of potential use to my students. Your thoughtful participation in both lecture and discussion is mandatory. This means that you have read the assigned readings before each class and are prepared to discuss them. I expect your attendance at all class meetings, and will factor attendance into your participation grade. Those who may miss class to attend extra-curricular events are requested to inform me of absences, but this in no way excuses any absences.
Students are at all times responsible for any material missed due to absence.
I will accept late assignments with no penalty only for documented health or other emergencies. I will accept re-writes of your papers. If you re-write a paper, your grade for the assignment may or may not go up, but it will not go down. I will accept re-writes for any paper up to the last regular class meeting, but not after. But, as with any technology, you must take steps to minimize the problems computers inevitably cause.