History 101.019/022
Fall 2003
Course Requirements
Essays, Exams, Quizzes and Attendance

Essays

Theme Essay: Due October 2. Students will write a theme paper on the course readings (3-4 pages), addressing specific cultural and historical questions related to the texts. This essay will conform to the same format as the term paper. The specific topic and format are located in the "Syllabus" and the "Paper Requirements"-page on the class Web pages. Completion of the essay is required to pass this course.

Term Paper: Due November 20. Students will complete a term paper (6-7 pages), for which the specific topic, format, and requirements, as well as late policies are located in the "Syllabus" and the "Paper Requirements"-page on the class Web pages. Completion of the paper is a necessary requirement for passing the course.


Examinations and Quizzes

Reading Quizzes: Three quizzes on the class readings will be administered in this course. The dates for each reading quiz are listed in the "Syllabus" and "Reading Assignments" pages. The instructor will announce these quizzes in class at least one week in advance.

Map Quizzes: Students will take three map quizzes in the course. The dates for each map quiz are listed in the "Syllabus" and "Reading Assignments" pages. The instructor will also announce these quizzes in class at least one week in advance.

Examinations: This course includes a midterm and a final examination, each containing identifications or short answers and essays. The final exam will cover material mostly from the second half of the course. The dates for the exams are listed in the "Syllabus" and "Reading Assignments" pages.


Attendance Policy

Discussion figures prominently in the class-program, and class participation and attendance will constitute a percentage of the course grade. Attendance and participation improve the functioning of the class as well as students' grades. According to College policy, attendance will be taken daily; any and all unexcused absences will result in automatic grade reductions.

Absences are excused by presenting written documentation to the Office of Undergraduate Studies (Randolph Hall, Rm. 206). Running errands is not a valid excuse. Students are responsible for all the material in the readings, videos, lectures, etc., whether they are present or not. Any person missing class for a valid college function should present documentation to the instructor at least one week in advance. Students should never telephone the instructor on the same day to say they will be absent, nor should they ever(!) call the History Department office to report their absence.

If the instructor does not call the daily roll, an attendance sign-in sheet will be circulated. Students are also marked as absent for the following reasons: they do not sign the attendance sheet; they sign the sheet then leave class; they leave class for an inordinate period of time without valid excuse. Any student who leaves class without permission and does not return after taking a quiz or exam will be recounted as absent, and the quiz/exam will receive an automatic failing grade (0 = F).

Make-Up Quizzes and Exams are not given. However, if students present a valid medical excuse processed through the Office of Undergraduate Studies, they will be permitted to complete a comparable written assignment or research report to make up the lost work. This assignment will not be easy or convenient, so make every effort to attend all quizzes and examinations.


Make-Up Quizzes and Exams

This course does not regularly provide make-up quizzes or exams. However, if students have a valid and acceptable reason or excuse for missing a quiz or exam (sickness, doctor's app't., etc.), they will be permitted to do additional written reports outside the class to make up the lost work. All valid excuses and documentation should be filed and processed through the Office of Undergraduate Studies.


Due Dates and Topics

The dates of all quizzes and the midterm exam, as well as the due dates of the theme paper and term paper, are noted on the "Reading Assignments"-Page. Paper topics are described on the "Papers and Essays"-page (see buttons in left frame).

Late papers will be penalized five (5) points for each day late (including Saturdays), up to three days, after which they automatically will be graded no higher than 59% ("F"). Failure to submit entirely an essay and paper will result in an automatic failure in the course, regardless of the student's grade standing. All papers must be submitted in person to the instructor in paper format; failing that, they may be submitted to the History Department (Maybank 315), where the departmental administrators will certify and date-stamp their arrival. The instructor is not responsible for any papers simply dropped off at his office or shoved under his door. Regrettably, such papers cannot be deemed to have been submitted on time.


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