CLST 271: Classical Mythology

Fall Semester 2002
Dr. Jacqueline Long

Policies and Assessment

Grades will be based on:

Participation (genuine, courteous, and substantive contributions to class discussion and other in-class activities, not merely attendance)	10%
First in-class examination	17.5%
Second in-class examination	17.5%
Performances and essays (includes collaborative group presentations and individual written reports)	12.5%
Paper(s) Paper 2 will be optional for students who earn a grade of A or B+ on Paper 1; Paper 2 will be required of students whose grades of B or lower on Paper 1 show they can benefit from additional work on research and writing skills. The figure used for this component will represent the average of the grade(s) earned on Paper 1 and Paper 2 if applicable.	17.5%
Final examination	25%
Penalty for excessive absences (see below)	-2.5% per absence falling within the definition of excess (see below)

The "midterm grade" will reflect the weighted average, pro-rated, of the components completed to date: participation, work on projects, exams given.

Attendance and other policies

Active discussion and collaboration are important components of this course. If you are absent, not only do you miss what the class does, but your colleagues (including me) lose your contribution to our learning. It is a matter of respect, but far more importantly a matter of self-respect: missing class is cheating yourself of the opportunity to enrich your understanding of the reading with the insights of others and to share your insights and questions with us.
If you must miss class, please let me know as far in advance as possible.
Legitimate absences (serious illness, non-negotiable appointments) should be documented in writing. (Appointments with faculty and administrators at Loyola SHOULD be possible to schedule for some time other than meetings of classes for which you are enrolled.)
Absences shall be defined as excessive, as follows:
- Each unexcused absence beyone a total of two absences, excused or unexcused.
- Repeated chronic lateness (more than 10 minutes) shall be counted as partial absences. Nevertheless, it is better to attend even part of a class, late, than to miss it entirely. Just don't disturb your colleagues.
- Absences will be totalled over the whole semester.
Active cooperation on the collaborative presentations is expected of all students. You owe it to one another as a courtesy, at very least, to plan together in advance so that all members can participate fully despite the burdens that everybody's busy schedule inevitably imposes.
Exams can be rescheduled only for truly dire and documented reasons.
Exams will involve both short-answer and essay questions.
Write legibly and spell correctly. Thanks!

Additional University resources

The Learning Assistance Center, on the Web and at Damen Hall 101 on the Lakeshore Campus, offers workshops on topics such as study skills and test taking. They will also help arrange accommodations for students with disabilities.

Academic honesty

Any practice of academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, obstructing the work of other students, etc.) perpetrated in this course will result in failure of the coures. Do not do it. In addition, Loyola University requires that "all instances of academic dishonesty must be reported to the chairperson of the department involved," who may be obliged to pursue more severe penalties. See pp. 19-21 of the on-line Undergraduate Studies Catalog (as counted by the pdf counter; I think it's 16-19 according to the corners of the pages as displayed).

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