Course Requirements:

Attendance is imperative for every scheduled class session: sign in upon arrival. In the event of an emergency it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor prior to class.

When absent, secure information about the missed class period from a peer and complete assignments before returning to class; the professor will answer questions thereafter.

è Failure to attend class will result in the loss of 10 points per occurrence. Habitual tardiness to class will also result in the loss of 5 points per occurrence.

Participation, both speaking and listening, is a key component to this class. Many activities require interaction among students as well as group presentations in class. è Level of participation will be evaluated.

Word-processed written assignments, with the exception of journal entries, will be expected. Students are expected to fully complete all assignments. Any citations should follow APA format. Late work will be accepted only one day after the due date and points earned will be reduced by ten percent.

Honor Code/Plagiarism:

As a matter of personal commitment, students, faculty, and staff of Wartburg College are expected adhere to the Wartburg Honor Code and to demonstrate four simple principles:

1) All work submitted be your own.

2) When using the work or ideas of others, including fellow students, give full credit through accurate citations.

3) Maintain academic honesty both on examinations and class assignments.

4) If you are uncertain about the ground rules on a particular assignment, ask for clarification.

All are responsible for abiding by these guidelines and opposing academic dishonesty by reporting any act that goes against these guidelines.

èAll forms of plagiarism and cheating will result in severe academic penalties. If a student is involved in a case of academic dishonesty, she/he will either fail that assignment or may fail the course.