Examinations: This course includes a midterm and a final examination, each containing objective questions, identifications or short answers, and essays drawn from the lectures, readings, and videos. The final exam will be held on December 11, 1999, 12:00 Noon-3:00 pm. It will cover material from the second half of the course, except for one essay which will pertain to the entire course. Although no other quizzes are currently planned, the instructor may, at his discretion, schedule quizzes on the readings to enhance students' perceptions of them.

Map Quiz: Students will take two map quizzes, on Egypt and Nubia, respectively, on the dates indicated on the "Reading Assignments"-page of these course Web 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; unexcused absences will result in grade reduction. Absences are excused by presenting written documentation to the Office of Undergraduate Studies. Running errands is not a valid excuse. If you will miss class for a college function, please inform the instructor at least a day in advance, but do not telephone him on the same day to say you will be absent, nor should you ever(!) call the History Department office to report your absence. If the instructor does not call the roll, then a sign-in sheet will be circulated in class. If your signature is not there, you are considered absent. Students who sign the sheet and then leave are counted as absent and reported to the College Honor Board. Students who leave class for an inordinate period of time without valid excuse are marked as absent. Students are responsible for all the material in the readings, videos, and lectures, whether they are present or not.

Due Dates and Topics: The due dates of all quizzes, exams, and papers are noted on the "Reading Assignments"-page of these course Web pages. Late papers will be penalized 5 points for each day late (including weekends), up to three days, after which they will receive an automatic grade of "F".

Please note that in order to maintain flexibility in covering the course materials adequately, the instructor reserves the right to alter the schedule of lectures, discussions, and reading assignments at any time.

As you prepare the theme paper and term paper for this course, be careful not plagiarize any of your sources. Any plagiarism, whether intentional or unintentional, whether blatant or merely inappropriate paraphrasing, cannot be tolerated. If you have any questions as you prepare your assignments, please do not even hesitate to ask the advice of the instructor (who well remembers his undergraduate days and can empathize with his students' plight). If in doubt about anything, quote it--even indirect quotations! The Honor Code of the College of Charleston strictly prohibits plagiarism, cheating, and attempted cheating. A student committing these offenses will be reported to the Honor Board and will fail this course. Additional penalties may include suspension or expulsion from the college at the discretion of the Honor Board. See the College of Charleston Student Handbook for definitions of these offenses.

Students are reminded that eating, drinking, and smoking are prohibited in the classrooms of the College of Charleston. Students may not make or receive cellular telephone calls or accept electronic pages during the class period. Please turn off any cell phones, pagers, etc. at the start of class. The classroom is an inappropriate venue for personal grooming, such as combing hair, applying makeup, etc., or even for sleeping.