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ASSIGNMENTS/ EXAMS/ PAPERS/ PROJECTS/ ASSESSMENTS


Homework: The homework will be primarily reading and researching each play, followed by written assignments with two or three questions. The questions will generally be directed towards a comparison or synthesis of two or more ideas, rather than simple factual information about the play. Theme, symbolism, character, historical context, style, and structure are all possible areas of exploration. It is expected that you read each play at least twice and look up what you do not know. I drop the poorest homework question assignment when figuring your final grade.


Homework not originally turned in on time may not be turned in later than one week after the due date unless there are extenuating circumstances and an arrangement for the completion of the work has been made with the professor. All late work will be graded down one third of a grade.


Formatting: All homework and papers must be word-processed with 12 point font and be double spaced with one inch margins and page numbers. Put your name, the name of the class, my name, and the title of the assignment in the upper left corner of your paper. Papers must have a bibliography if appropriate and references must be cited in MLA format. Spell-check and proof-read!


The Production Response Paper: Described on separate pages.


Final Paper Proposal w/ Annotated Bibliography: Described on separate pages.


Final Paper assignment:  Described on separate pages.


COURSE POLICIES


Your participation in class is indispensable to your learning process and the success of the class. You will do a great deal of reading, researching, and writing. It will be essential for you to stay current with the reading. The knowledge in this class is cumulative and the homework is designed to support what is being taught. You must read all of the plays and do the homework questions before they are discussed in class.


Attendance Policy; On Campus and Online Attendance: This class meets twice per week.  For purposes of grading, each absence in excess of four (two weeks) will lower your final grade 1/3 point (A to A-, etc.) Three “lates”—later than 15 minutes—will equal one absence. A serious family matter, serious illness, injury, or a chronic condition is necessary to be excused beyond this policy.


Accommodations: Students w/ accommodations must meet with me at a non-class time in the first couple of weeks of the semester, provide me with “hard copies” of required documents that are signed by the appropriate offices, and discuss a reasonable plan for accommodation. The class attendance policy is quite lenient, so any absences beyond that will need to be discussed with the student and disability services.


This is a course with a face-to-face requirement. It is expected that you attend class in person unless you have made alternative arrangements with me prior to the start of class due to illness, personal extenuating circumstances. Many of the topics and content explored in the course will be taught and communicated via class demonstrations and discussions. attendance and participation are crucial.


In the event that you find yourself experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms, I request that you do the following:

·     Please don't come to class in person. This is the best way to prevent spreading COVID-19 as supported by scientific evidence.

·     If you are self-quarantining/isolating, you may be able to attend class virtually or access course content as indicated in this syllabus.

·     If you tested positive for COVID by a testing site other than Suffolk's, please be sure to inform Counseling, Health & Wellness at health@suffolk.edu.

·     It is my expectation that you will contact me to review missed coursework and arrange a timeline and plan for completing that work. In the case that you are not able to make up missed coursework by the end of the semester, we will need to consider options that may include a medical withdrawal or incomplete for the semester.


Be assured that I will do what I can to work with you to facilitate your successful completion of this course. I encourage you to contact me (email is best) if you have questions or concerns. The Dean of Students Office (studentaffairs@suffolk.edu) is also available for assistance regarding extended absences. That said, there are thirty of you and one of me . . .


Grading Policy: Homework, exams, and papers will be graded A-F. Spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation all count towards your grade on papers. Stylistically, all papers for this class are to be considered formal.  Proofread your work. Grade percentages are:


Homework Questions:      70 percent of Final Grade

Final paper:               20 percent

Production Response:          10 percent


After the grades for the homework, tests, and papers are averaged, attendance is taken into consideration. Incompletes are given rarely and only as the result of serious and unusual circumstances. The professor reserves the right to take into consideration any special conditions beyond this grading policy that may apply to a fair and balanced evaluation of a student.


Communication Policy:   I will be communicating with you from time to time via email. You need to check your Suffolk University email address regularly, ie: every day. I will not send email to any other account.


Cancellation Policy: In the event that the university cancels classes (such as for severe weather) or the professor's absence, students are expected to continue with homework as originally scheduled. Assignments are due at the next class meeting unless other instructions are provided. The professor will contact you via email with any further assignments, so be sure to check your email. If you do not receive an email from me, please contact me.


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Course Policies

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