Plagiarism is a very serious offense in this course, at CGS, and in the wider BU community. If you’re short on time, better that you ask for an extension than fail the assignment or (worse) get suspended.

Generative AI is not permitted. Honing your creative, analytical, and critical thinking skills is one of the learning outcomes of HU103, and developing strong competencies in these areas will prepare you for a competitive workplace. Students may not use ChatGPT, Grammarly Pro, translation software, or any other AI language generating programs for any part of class work—unless explicitly directed by a Professor for research purposes. Students may not use these programs to write and/or edit assignments, or to summarize readings. Therefore, students must be the sole authors of assignments they turn in for this class and must take responsibility for the information and ideas contained in their work. In practice, authorship means understanding the implications of your words and being able to explain your reasoning. It also means having read sources you cite and being able to talk intelligently about them. Students should be prepared to discuss their submitted work and their sources in detail.

Respect me and your fellow students during class. Keep your laptop closed and your eyes on whoever’s talking—or on the text we’re talking about. Focus on people are saying and join in the discussion with insights or questions of your own.

Attendance will be taken at every lecture and discussion section. If you know that you’re going to miss a class meeting, please let me know—I always appreciate a heads-up! Accruing more than three absences during the semester will affect your final grade for the course. A student with five or more absences risks failing the course, even if all other course requirements have been satisfied.