• three 1-2 page papers (due September 24, October 11, and December 1)
• two 3-5 page papers (due October 27 and November 15)
• a thorough revision of the first 1-2 page paper (due October 1)
• a thorough revision of one of the 3-5 page papers (due November 24)
• energetic participation in discussions, including online discussions
• a midterm examination (given November 1)
• a final examination (given Tuesday, December 7 at 8:30 a.m.)

• the revision of the first 1-2 pager counts for 8% of the final grade
• the second two 1-2 page papers each count for 8% of the final grade
• the revision of the first 3-5 pager counts for 16% of the final grade
• the other 3-5 page paper counts for 16% of the final grade
• class participation (including participation in the newsgroup) counts for 19%
• the midterm exam counts for 10%
• the final exam counts for 15%

Attending the five lectures (9/27, 10/6, 10/18, 11/19, and 11/29) is essential. The following classtimes will begin with a discussion of the lecture, the main points offered and questions raised. Be there.

I will not accept late papers, but am happy to grant brief extensions--as long as you ask for them before the original deadline.