Course Requirements

Class Attendance

Your presence and participation in seminars are essential. Missed seminars are a matter of serious concern in a course of this nature, and for any missed class, you will need to write a make-up essay of 5-6 pages on the topic of the missed class. This must be submitted at the next class. Missing more than two classes may have an adverse effect on your final grade.

1^st and 2^nd Paper

You will be required to write one five-ten page essay on a topic to be assigned by the instructor, and a final research paper on any topic of your choice. The topic of your research paper must be cleared with the instructor.

• 1^st paper is due by 12 midnight EST on October 8, 2021. This will make up 35% of your final grade.
• 2^nd paper is due by 12 midnight EST on December 9, 2021. This will make up 55% of your final grade.
• Attendance and participation in discussions 10% of your final grade.

Notes on Essays

1. All essays must be typed, double-spaced, and with a font size no larger than 12.
2. You may use any of the accepted referencing styles for your paper.
3. Your work will be graded on its clarity, coherence, and cogency.

IMPORTANT NOTE

You must complete all course requirements to obtain a passing grade in this course.