Course
Requirements
Attendance: Regular attendance is expected. You are allowed a total of 3 unexcused absences (a whole week!) without any penalty. Each unexcused absence thereafter will result in a 1% deduction off your final grade.
Preparation and Participation: Not only should you be present, but you should also be always prepared to participate actively in the classroom activities. These may range from answering questions and writing on the chalkboard to presenting dialogues in pairs, small groups, or individually - you cannot participate if you are not present. (Worth 30% of final grade).
Written homework: There will be several written assignments. Each one will be due on the day for which it is assigned - LATE ONES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. (Worth 10% of final grade).
Lab attendance: You will be required to spend a minimum of 45 minutes per week in the Language Media Center listening to the tapes that accompany your textbook. The grade for lab attendance is considered to be part of your preparation and participation. (LMC is in Faner 1125; Hours: M-R 8am-8pm, F 8am-4pm).
Quizzes: You will have at least eight (8) pop quizzes - they will not be announced. No make-ups will be given for any reason. (Worth 40% of final grade).
Oral exam: Near the end of the term you will have a 20-minute Oral Interview with me (your instructor) during which your overall mastery of the material covered in the course will be assessed. (Worth 20% of final grade).
NOTE-1: You are strongly advised to keep me informed of any difficulties you may be experiencing during the term. These include illnesses and personal crises, which might prevent you from attending, participating, or performing well in class.
NOTE-2: Students who quit attending this class, without withdrawing officially before the drop deadline, will receive as a final grade an "F" or a "WF" as appropriate.