Term Paper: Due April 11. Students are required to complete one term paper (7-8 pages) on some aspect of Egyptian history and society. Subject and format are noted in the section, “Paper Requirements.” The specific topic must be approved in advance by the course instructor. Completion of the paper is a necessary requirement for passing the course.

Map Quizzes: Students will take two map quizzes, on Egypt and Nubia, respectively. The date of each quiz is noted in the section, "Lectures and Reading Assignments," below.

Examinations: This course includes a midterm and a final examination. The date of each exam is noted in the section, “Lectures and Reading Assignments,” below. Completion of both exams is necessary to pass the 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. The date of each exam is noted in the section, "Lectures and Reading Assignments,"

Attendance and Participation: Discussion figures prominently in the class-program, and class participation and attendance do constitute a percentage of the course grade. According to College policy, attendance will be taken daily; unexcused absences result in automatic grade reductions. Absences are excused by presenting written documentation to the Office of Undergraduate Studies. Running errands is not a valid excuse. Students are responsible for all the material in the readings, videos, and lectures, whether they are present or not. Anyone who will miss class for a valid college function should inform the instructor at least one week 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 an absence.

If the instructor does not call the roll, then an attendance sheet will be circulated daily in class. Any signature not present is counted absent regardless. Students who sign the sheet and then leave are counted as absent. Students who leave class for an inordinate period of time without valid excuse are marked as absent. Any student who takes a quiz or exam then--without permission--leaves class and does not return will be recounted as absent, and the quiz/exam will receive an automatic failing grade (0 = F).

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.

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 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 feel free to ask the advice of the instructor. 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 the 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, p. 11 (https://www.cofc.edu/student-life/handbook/handbook01-02.pdf) for definitions of these offenses. For examples of proper and improper quoting and paraphrasing, see also "A Guide to Freshman English" (https://www.cofc.edu/~english/Guide.html).

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.