A. Map Quiz. You will be given a list of places to identify on a map of Latin America. Failure to write the names of countries correctly will result in the loss of points.
B. Exams. You are required to do Two essay exams.
C. Quiz: You are required to do Four quizzes.
D. Online participation.
For a detail explanation of how these requirements will be evaluated and what each of them means please got to the course web/blog page.
Students taking the course for an S/U grade must complete all course requirements to obtain a C average or above in the class. An overall average of a D or an F will result in a U.
CHEATING: I expect that all work will be done well and with intellectual integrity. Plagiarism or cheating on any work will result in an F in the course and further appropriate action as necessary.
GRADING:
Exams (2)………………………………40 percent (20 percent each)
Map Quiz……….……………………5 percent
Online participation………………..15 percent
Quizzes……………..…….………..40 percent (10 percent each)
Note to Students: The reading schedule is a working document which means that there will be times when the materials schedule for one week will be covered and discuss the following week. How fast we advance through the materials depends on the nature of class discussion.
Students, the Department of History has a Tutoring Center for you use. If you have problems with your class and need more assistance please visit the Tutoring Center.
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