Grade Weighting as follows, weights out of 100 total:

• Midterm (combined short answer & essay format) 20
• Final Exam (combined short answer & essay format) 20
• Essay 1 (4-5 p) 15
• Essay 2 (4-5 p) 15
• Interdisciplinary Reflection 1 (1-2 p) 5
• HW Responses (½ p, twice weekly) 15
• Class Participation 10

Attendance penalties, as noted in the Course Rules, above.

Participation
Active participation includes speaking up in class (but not dominating the conversation), attending office hours, volunteering to read aloud, & taking an active role in group activities. Unauthorized use of electronics (cell phone, computer, etc.), tardiness, disruptive behavior, forgetting to bring assigned readings, or lack of alertness will adversely affect your class participation.