If you know that you are unable to attend a class, prior arrangements must be made with the instructor. Students are responsible for obtaining the information missed and for arranging a time to meet with the instructor, if needed. According to USC Policy, a graduate student cannot have more than three absences per semester which for this course would be one Saturday. An absence will be counted if a person misses more than one-half of class. Two half-classes missed will be counted as one whole class absence.
Students can expect their grade to be lowered one letter grade for excessive absenses.
Students are expected to participate fully in all class activities. Knowledgeable and active participation in class discussions will be used to determine borderline grades. Students are expected to complete all class activities and assignments. Assignments are due at the beginning of class. Late assignments will be reduced by five points for each late day.