Grades will be raised in those cases when the student has significantly improved the content of the paper as well as its style and mechanics. Re-writes that fix only mechanical problems may not see a higher grade. The final exam will be cumulative and will be in-class only. During the semester I will arrange to show an additional three Russian films. After the showings we will discuss the main points of the films and how they fit into the larger picture of Russian culture.
Students are responsible for the academic integrity of their work.
When you take the work of others and present it as your own without acknowledgment, you are stealing. Plagiarism is a serious offense. Learn when and how you must acknowledge others' work. I urge you in the course of the semester to keep in touch with me, especially if emergencies arise that keep you from attending class. When you try to access them, you will be asked for a username and password.