It is expected that students will have completed the week's readings prior to attending lectures and seminars. Please organize your time accordingly. All readings listed below are contained in the course reading package, unless otherwise indicated. Reading packages are not available in library holdings, and must be purchased. Additional readings and newspaper articles will be distributed in the lecture or placed on reserve in the library.
Seminars require a high level of student participation.
Students are evaluated on the basis of both quantity and quality of participation. Remember that if you are not there, you cannot participate. Grades for participation will take into consideration attendance, demonstrated grasp of the weekly readings, an analytic and thoughtful approach to the topic in question, and the clarity and originality of thoughts and opinions expressed during seminar discussions. You must discuss the appropriateness of your word or phrase choice with your seminar leader at least two weeks prior to your presentation. Presenters must bring a minimum of two relevant critical questions for seminar participants to discuss.