encouraged that the students keep up with the readings as their papers and participation will be notably affected and they will be graded accordingly otherwise. Attendance and Participation (50%) All students are expected to be present at every program session, only exceptions being illness. Unexcused absences and habitual lateness will result in penalties reflected in your participation grade. Please inform the instructor if tardiness is anticipated. All students are expected to come to class on time. Students are expected to participate actively in faculty sessions and to complete required readings beforehand. Needless to say, having done the readings on time is an indispensible component of class participation. Faculty sessions will be connected to and complemented by site visits and guest lectures in each city, as well as content from other courses. Participation is more than just showing up or speaking out; it means that you actively contribute to the intellectual growth of the group by thoughtfully engaging with both the readings and the comments of your fellow students. The use of Blackberrys, iPhones, and laptops is not permitted in class sessions. The idea behind this policy is to guarantee an environment in which constant attention and concentration are maintained. Course Requirements and Means of Evaluation: The course requirements are comprised of: participation in class discussions and a final paper or take home final exam – you decide. Total page count on either should be around 10 to 12 pages double-spaced. You must print out the online readings and bring them to class! We will do close examinations of the text in each class. Grading Your grade will be calculated as follows: Class participation composes 50% of your final grade; the final paper or take-home exame is the other 50%. In-class participation means: consistent attendance and regular, thoughtful, informed participation in discussions. Thus, it is not sufficient to simply “show up.” Discussion in this class is mandatory – even for people who are shy. (Try not be shy, life is too short!) Remember, we are all in this together and it is incumbent on all of us to foster a group dynamic that allows everyone to learn and participate. Thus, manners and courtesy – crucial parts of professionalism – are expected and considered in calculating your class participation grade.
encouraged that the students keep up with the readings as their papers and participation will be notably affected and they will be graded accordingly otherwise. Attendance and Participation (50%) All students are expected to be present at every program session, only exceptions being illness. Unexcused absences and habitual lateness will result in penalties reflected in your participation grade. Please inform the instructor if tardiness is anticipated. All students are expected to come to class on time. Students are expected to participate actively in faculty sessions and to complete required readings beforehand. Needless to say, having done the readings on time is an indispensible component of class participation. Faculty sessions will be connected to and complemented by site visits and guest lectures in each city, as well as content from other courses. Participation is more than just showing up or speaking out; it means that you actively contribute to the intellectual growth of the group by thoughtfully engaging with both the readings and the comments of your fellow students. The use of Blackberrys, iPhones, and laptops is not permitted in class sessions. The idea behind this policy is to guarantee an environment in which constant attention and concentration are maintained. Course Requirements and Means of Evaluation: The course requirements are comprised of: participation in class discussions and a final paper or take home final exam – you decide. Total page count on either should be around 10 to 12 pages double-spaced. You must print out the online readings and bring them to class! We will do close examinations of the text in each class. Grading Your grade will be calculated as follows: Class participation composes 50% of your final grade; the final paper or take-home exame is the other 50%. In-class participation means: consistent attendance and regular, thoughtful, informed participation in discussions. Thus, it is not sufficient to simply “show up.” Discussion in this class is mandatory – even for people who are shy. (Try not be shy, life is too short!) Remember, we are all in this together and it is incumbent on all of us to foster a group dynamic that allows everyone to learn and participate. Thus, manners and courtesy – crucial parts of professionalism – are expected and considered in calculating your class participation grade.