You are responsible for anything said and done in class, whether or not you attend.
You are responsible for any email we send you.
Except for your argument journal and research journal, late work will be corrected, but will lose 5 points (out of 100) each day it is late. Period. "My computer died," "They don't have my word processor," "I had a game/practice"…these are bad excuses for late papers so don't use them. Failing to turn in an assignment at all will result in failure in the course. Your journals are due at the beginning of class on Tuesdays, unless otherwise stated. Late journals will not be accepted…you get a 0 that week.
Except for quickie response papers/freewrites done in class, all turned in work is to be typed.
When you read for class, read carefully. Read for comprehension, not simply to get through it. You may have to read a selection several times. You may need a dictionary next to you. If you've read the material a couple of times, and have trouble understanding it, come talk to us during office hours. Reading an assignment for the first time the night before it is due is NOT acceptable---that's why we usually give it to you at least a week in advance. Most of this applies to films, too. Watch carefully; pay attention to details; take notes (we sure will!). We will frequently give quizzes to check for comprehension.
Read the Syllabus by Week!! If we are going to discuss a film/reading selection during class, you are expected to have seen the movie/read the selection BEFORE class…DUH. Punishments for failure to comply will lean toward the medieval.
We welcome any and all discussions. If you want to discuss your grade on a particular assignment, you must allow a 24 hour gestation period before talking to us.