1. All written work must meet the standards of basic expository writing and must follow the style outlined in the MLA Handbook. Grammar, clarity, style, and documentation count and will affect your grade. The 20-page minimum refers specifically to the thesis’s prose. Photographs, diagrams, charts, and other visual aids cannot be included in the page count.
2. Prompt, consistent attendance is important to the success of the class and will be reflected in each student's final grade. Any student who misses more than 2 classes will have his or her final grade lowered by one full letter grade. Any student who misses more than 4 classes will have his or her final grade lowered by 2 full letter grades. Students who miss more than 5 classes are not likely to pass the class and should consult with the instructor about withdrawing from the class.
3. Class begins promptly. In order to fully participate in the class session and receive credit for attending, students must arrive in class by the time that attendance is called. If lateness is unavoidable, the student is welcome to join the class, but is expected not to disrupt the session already in progress.
4. The written assignments for this class will be submitted in a variety of formats. Some assignments will be posted on the class discussion list. Other assignments should be submitted through the assignments section of the class Blackboard site. Students are responsible for submitting each assignment in the location as indicated in the instructions listed on this syllabus and in .doc format.
5. Grades of "incomplete" may not be given except in cases of verified medical or other emergencies.
6. Plagiarism violates the expectation of honesty among scholars without which there can be no intellectual inquiry. Any incident of plagiarism in this class indicates that the student does not yet understand the fundamental principles of scholarship and should not be awarded a college degree. The Theatre Department will not tolerate plagiarism in this or any class. Any student found guilty of such an offense will be failed for the course and at the discretion of the faculty member may be brought before the University Student Judicial Board for dismissal from the institution.
7. Students may not repeat a course more than once without prior permission from the Academic Standards Committee.
8. Students with disabilities are given every opportunity to participate in theatre classes even if such participation requires adjustment to the means by which course requirements are met. Students must notify the instructor at the beginning of the semester if they require special consideration. Students with disabilities are given every opportunity to audition for major productions and directors are requested to cast them whenever possible.
9. The learning environment in this class is based upon an atmosphere of mutual respect, which will be maintained at all times. Students are expected to adhere to the code of student conduct as outlined in appendix F section II of the university catalog.
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