| Phi 109-01 Fall 2013 |
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Requirements:
Writing:
Two short papers—
(1)a first paper of 600-900 words (due 9/22) and
(2)a second paper of 1200-1500 words (due 10/22)
—on topics arising from the texts you read (I will assign the general form of the paper and the type of topic, but the specific topic will be your choice); and
(3)a third paper of 1800-2100 words (due 12/3)
developing your own views on a topic related to what you have read.
Exam:
A final
(4)essay exam
testing your grasp of a range of ideas that have appeared during the course. (You will know in advance the ideas for which you will be responsible.)
Participation:
Regular, prepared, and active
(5)participation in class discussion
and timely completion of assignments (perhaps including occasional short ungraded writing assignments).
Your final grade will be based on these in the following way: 12%, 18%, and 25% for the papers, 25% for the final exam, and 20% for participation.
Attendance and due dates:
As part of my evaluation of your participation, I will be keeping a record of your attendance. You will be automatically excused if you notify me in advance that you will miss a class (e-mail or voice-mail messages are fine). After the fact, I will expect you to have a good reason. Due dates for the papers are subject to negotiation. I set a default due date for the class, but I am willing to set individual due dates (within reason) for those who find that inconvenient. My policy on missed deadlines is similar to that on missed classes: I’ll re-negotiate the deadline (again within reason) if I hear in advance; but after the fact, I’ll expect an excuse. Unexcused missed deadlines will have an effect on your participation grade.