Both attendance and attentiveness at all class meetings are therefore essential for successful completion of the course. For this reason you may not bring food or drink to class. Eating or drinking in class interferes with your attentiveness and dis-tracts your neighbors. Students may wish to take copious notes in class. Their standing homework assignment consists of watching films and reading texts prior to discussion and of regularly reviewing the materials covered.
Students are responsible for all materials dealt with in class and for the readings assigned.
A term paper is not required. Students who have missed a class may collect any handouts or exams they did not receive in my office during office hours. For the date of the deadline for dropping a class without special permission from the Dean's office consult the current Schedule of Classes . Dates will be announced in class well in advance to give you sufficient time for preparation. All exams are based on class lectures and assignments and will test students on their familiarity with the material discussed.