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Syllabus—Kaelber Lyndon State College _____________________________________________________________________________________________ or home, or send me e-mail. (See front page.) Close attention to students' needs is emphasized at LSC, so please come see me as often as you wish. Assignments and Readings: Expect a fairly heavy reading load. I hope that you will find the readings both stimulating and valuable. Please discuss your thoughts about the readings openly in class and with me. We will all learn more if you do. All readings and assignments are required and have to be done before class so you can actively participate in discussions and understand new material presented in lectures and class activities. Students who are unwilling to do the readings on a regular basis should drop the class. Insufficient preparation for class almost always results in a low grade. Special Needs: If you have special needs, I will do my best to make the necessary accommodations. Please let me know as soon as possible. Cheating: Do not cheat. The vast majority of students are honest--I appreciate that. To the few students who do not hold such ideals, I want to stress that cheating (getting unauthorized help on an exam or assignment) and plagiarism (submitting work as your own that is someone else's) in any form are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Failure to comply by this directive will be dealt with according to Lyndon State College policy. This may result in a “0" or an “F” on a specific exam, or in a failure for the whole course. See the Academic Policy Manual and the Undergraduate Catalog for details. Classmates: Use the allocated space to write down the names, e-mail addresses, and/or phone numbers of at least three other students in the class you might contact for class notes, assignments, etc. An Important Note In this course we may read texts, watch movies, or discuss materials that include explicit language and explore sensitive themes such as racial conflict or domestic violence. Some of the views expressed in this course may challenge ideas or beliefs that you hold dear; while it is understood that at times you might feel discomfort, it is generally expected that you will be able to read these texts, watch these movies, and discuss the materials. In other words, for students enrolled in this course it is assumed that they are consenting to grapple with sensitive issues, in a critical and respectful manner. However, students are not a captive audience and retain the option to refrain from participation; they may always leave the classroom if they feel uncomfortable with a topic or material. STUDENT EVALUATION: TESTS, PROJECTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND PORTFOLIO Quizzes: Many students complain that they do not wish to be “bored” by an instructor lecturing; on the other hand, many students do not read the assigned reading until the evening before the exam. To ensure that students read the assigned chapters in the textbook and the reader, I will give a short multiple-choice quiz (15 questions, 1 point each) on the assigned readings for the week (not the previous week!), typically at the beginning of the first class of the week. Policy: Students who are late for the quiz will not be given extra time. No make-ups. Exams: The exams cover materials presented in lectures and in class activities. They are non-cumulative and consist of a combination of any of the following: multiple choice, sentence completion, and brief essay. There will be a review sheet for each exam. Policy: Make-ups will be given only for excused absences. Written documentation is required. Project Papers: There will be several student project papers, such as a student survey. Detailed guidelines are given for each project. The projects will be graded on the basis of a) accuracy and thoroughness of content, and b) formal organization and clarity. 44
Syllabus—Kaelber Lyndon State College _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Policy: No make-ups. For each day a project is turned in late, 3 points will be deducted. Projects more than a week late will not be accepted. Presentations: It is important to be able to express oneself clearly and intelligently in front of a group. To help you acquire this skill, I require you to give a presentation in a group and individually. Detailed guidelines for the presentations will be distributed. Policy: Students who do not show up for their presentation will not receive credit. Portfolio: You are responsible for putting all projects and in-class writing activities for this class in a portfolio at the end of a semester--make it neat! I require this because it is a very good way to document learning that takes place in a course. Policy: Students who fail to turn in their portfolio will not receive a passing grade for the course. For each day the portfolio is turned in late, 5 points will be deducted. Components Max. Points Your Scores Grade Schedule Grade Exam no. 1 75 500-483 points (100-97%) A+ Exam no. 2 75 482-466 points (96-93%) A Textbook/reader quizzes (8 best x 15 points each) 120 465-450 points (92-90%) A- Project papers (3 x 25 points 75 449-433 points (89-87%) B+ each) Group presentation 50 432-416 points (86-83%) B Individual presentation 25 415-400 points (82-80%) B- Portfolio 30 399-383 points (79-77%) C+ Attendance and participation 50 382-366 points (76-73%) C TOTAL 500 365-350 points (72-70%) C- 349-333 points (69-67%) D+ 332-316 points (66-63%) D 315-300 points (62-60%) D- 299-000 points (59-0%) F 45
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