Grades

Students will be evaluated in accordance with;

Reaction paper & Class participation       30%

Mid-term exam                                       30%

Final                                                       40%

Reaction paper: You are required to write brief (not more than one-page) reaction papers on the readings each week and bring and discuss them at each class. Reaction papers will be graded, and they count towards your transcript grade. Warning: There are no make-ups for missed papers.

Participation: Discussion among students in the class is at the heart of this course. You are expected to participate actively in these debates (not only attendance, also the quality of your contribution). Attendance in every class of the term is mandatory, as final and mid-term exams include questions from each class. The class will be much more interesting and enjoyable if you do the reading prior to class and participate in class discussion (you'll also get a better grade). If you are habitually late, the participation portion of your course grade will be marked down substantially.