Requirements: Power and Political Resistance
Course requirements:
a) Regular attendance and active participation in class discussions. 20%
b) One in-class presentation. You will be responsible for presenting (maximum 10 minutes) the main ideas/arguments of the reading for one session and for coming up with three questions that frame the class discussion. The student also distributes an outline of her presentation including the questions for all members of the class at the time of presentation. 10%
c) Three short (5-6 pages double-spaced) papers, on assigned topics. 20% each
d) Final exams cover the entire readings. 10%
General: Students are encouraged to consult with the instructor, especially if they are encountering difficulties in the course.
Academic Integrity: Enrollment constitutes acknowledgement of the rules and standards pertaining to academic integrity at Roanoke College. Students are expected to be aware of the principles in the College Academic Integrity Handbook.
Absences: Any absences from any graded exercise without prior permission from the instructor will result in a grade of “O” for the missed exercise.
Tests: No make-up exams will be given; research paper assignments (10 pages, double-spaced) will be used as substitutes for test grades missed due to approved absences.
Late Papers: Late papers will be penalized 1/3 of a letter grade for each day that they are late. Extensions will be granted only if you have made arrangements with me at least 24 hours in advance of the due date and only in exceptional circumstances.
Attendance: Each student will be allowed up to two absences (regardless of reason). The class participation grade will be reduced1/3 of a letter grade for each additional absence. After four absences the student will receive a formal warning; continued absences after such warning will cause the instructor, in conformance with College policies, to drop the student from the course with a failing grade (“DF”).
Students are expected to arrive to class on time. Chronic lateness results in the reduction of the class participation grade.
Electronic Devices: No electronic devices may be used in class and during tests.