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A student should withdraw from the course upon the third missedassignment.Note: December 10, 2010, is the last day to withdraw from this course.I. . COURSE CCOMPONENT SPECIFICSParticipation: A student’s participation in class discussions and small groupactivities will be evaluated on the basis of meaningful contributions to thediscussion or activity.Weekly Written Assignments: Written assignments will be required at thebeginning of each class period and will contribute, cumulatively, toward thefinal course grade.Term Paper: A term paper will be required on December 16 which will consist of fivesections. Instructions for its development will be presented and discussed inthe first class (August 26).Late policy: All written work is due by 6:00PM on the designated date. Personalresponsibility should warrant that assignments are handed in on time. Latepapers will not be accepted unless the student negotiates with the instructorBEFORE the due date—NEVER on the same day an assignment is due. Incase of an extreme emergency, talk to the instructor BEFORE THEABSENCE OCCURS. Depending on the assignment, an extension will beconsidered, but is not guaranteed.J. SERVICE LEARNING: NAI. . CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCTBeing a college student brings an expectation of sharing the classroom with adults whounderstand “reasonable behavior.” A student may be dropped from the course forbehavior that is considered “inappropriate” by the instructor. Behaviors that could beconsidered are such things as tardiness, excessive talking, sleeping, disrespect by astudent to the school, disrespect by a student to the teacher, and disrespect by astudent to other students. Cell phone usage (incoming or outgoing calls or textmessaging) during class is strictly forbidden.The student is expected to arrive on time for class. The classroom door willnot be locked for the late student but the instructor is not obligated to reiterate lecturematerial presented to accommodate tardiness.The instructor believes in promoting a student-centered classroom, and in creating anon-threatening space where students can learn and exchange ideas freely. In orderfor the discussions to work, the student must be ready to share ideas with classmatesand must be willing to consider other points of view. The student is permitted todisagree with any issue raised in this course. The only requirement is the showing ofrespect towards other people and their views, especially when the student disagreeswith them. The academic study of religion is a field that encourages open discourse,therefore the student may ask difficult questions.REL 1073 - SYLLABUS Page 4