Essay questions will be distributed to students one week in advance of the date of the examination. Examinations will emphasize material presented in class although material from the readings will also be included. Specific directions will be provided during the first two weeks of the semester. This must be done during the first full week of class at the latest. Any suspected or confirmed case of academic misconduct will be reported and pursued in accordance with University regulations.
Students are responsible for all material presented in class.
Students who miss class should make arrangements to obtain notes from classmates. By definition, political geography is a subject involving highly controversial issues. Discussion is encouraged and differences of opinion are expected, but disagreement should be expressed in a civil manner. Accordingly, while in the classroom please refrain from profanity, obscenity, personal attacks on fellow students or other individuals, and derogatory language directed against racial, ethnic and religious minorities or other identifiable groups of persons. Make an effort to arrive in class on time.