Although the course will be conducted primarily on a lecture format, there will be plenty of occasions for class discussion. The papers are not to be summaries of the readings. Students will find that these papers do wonders for the level of discussion in the class. You'll probably start to actually enjoy writing them after a while. A student must have prior permission to miss an exam in order to be eligible for a make-up exam.
Students are responsible for lecture material and the assigned readings.
It is virtually impossible to pass the course without regular class attendance. After that you will get a blue card warning you of the danger if you miss more classes. Plagiarizing, cheating in examinations, lying about missed assignments, absences, etc., are all violations of the honor code. If you are uncertain about whether an act constitutes a violation of the honor code, consult the instructor. See next page for additional information.