Change is a major factor of life and how we, as citizens of the world, understand this fact and its relationship to the United States being a world power is quite significant. The more we know the better we will be able to adapt and prosper in the future. If a student misses one of the first three scheduled exams with a valid excused absence, a make-up test will be available at the instructor's directive. The make-up exam at the end of the semester will be entirely an essay format, and will be offered one time at the instructor's directive. Students are responsible for correctly filling in an answer sheet.
Tests are multiple choice in format with an occasional essay question at the end.
All students are expected to be familiar with the Academic Honesty Policies of Fort Hays State University and must fully comply with them. Three points will be subtracted for more than three unexcused absences. Class discussion requires attendance and when classes are missed this information is not available to the student. The student is expected to hand-in at least five geographical current events at some time during the semester.