Responsibility:
You are responsible for the content of all lectures, assigned material and handouts. The textbook has a glossary of important terms and concepts.
Attendance:
Attendance will be taken. There is a direct correlation between good attendance and receiving good grades on exams. Material outside of the textbook will be covered in class.
Grading:
Exam 1 = Exam 2 = Exam 3 (final) = Required essays = * Exams: Each exam will focus on the lecture topics covered in that section; exams are not cumulative. Dictionaries and electronic translators may not be used. Tentative dates are noted on the calendar. Acutal date for each exam will be given at least a week in advance.
* All exams must be taken. If you miss an exam, an essay-style make-up exam will replace it. If an exam is not taken by Dec. 22, 2008, a grade of zero (0) will be assigned to that exam.
* There will be no re-take exams. You have one chance to do well on each exam.
* Neatness counts. On exams, if I cannot read it, it is wrong. For the essays, presentation matters.
* Cheating and Plagiarism. Cheating on exams and plagiarism on essays are grounds for failure and disciplinary measures by the College. The Internet is a resource, NOT a source of verbatim information. Every person has a unique writing style and use of grammar. DO NOT CUT and PASTE text found at an Internet web site or in a CD into your work. The use of cell phones, video phones, text messaging devices and/or similar information spreading devices during an exam is a form of cheating and will be dealt with accordingly by the Office of the Dean of Students. Hunter College regards all acts of academic dishonesty as serious offenses against the values of intellectual honesty. The College is committed to enforcing the CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity. It will pursue cases of academic dishonesty according to the Hunter College Academic Integrity Procedures.
* Graduating seniors (Group 8) with an A average will be exempted from the final exam (#3) providing all other work, including Atlas Exercise III, is handed in. Proof of graduating senior status must be supplied.
* CR / NC Option. The college rules concerning the CR/NC option are strictly followed. All required course work, including the final exam, must be completed to qualify for the CR/NC option.
* Office of AccessABILITY. In compliance with the American Disability Act of 1990 (ADA) and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Hunter College is committed to ensuring educational parity and accommodations for all students with documented disabilities and/or medical conditions. It is recommended that all students with documented disabilities (emotional, medical, physical and/or learning) consult the Office of AccessABILITY located in Room E1124 to ensure necessary academic accommodations. For further information and assistance please call (212-772-4857) / TTY (212-650-3230). You must be registered with this office to qualify for the accommodations.