UNIVERSITY POLICIES
Student Resources
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Common Suffolk University Policies
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www.suffolk.edu/student-life/health-wellness
www.suffolk.edu/student-life/student-services/student-affairs/suffolk-cares
Recording Policy
Class sessions may be recorded and posted to Blackboard to accommodate the needs of students in distant time zones. Recordings will only be made available to those students. Owing to the potential for technical difficulties, however, there can be no guarantee that all classes will successfully be recorded.
For discussions of sensitive topics, the instructor may pause the recording in order to promote free and open discussion. Students also have the option of turning off their webcam when the class is being recorded but should discuss this option with their instructor.
To complete this course, students will need to dedicate, at a minimum, the following amount of time to the listed activities:
Assignment/Activity Engagement Estimate Engagement Hours
Width1WidthB3Width3Width4405 Width3Width3510 Width3Width1411 Class time3 hrs x 15 = 45 45Width1WidthB3Width3Width4405 Width3Width3510 Width3Width1411 Videos/audio (twice)1 Hour x 22Width1WidthB3Width3Width4405 Width3Width3510 Width3Width1411 Reading (2 to 3 times) & researching plays5hrs x 4= 15hrs.20Width1WidthB3Width3Width4405 Width3Width3510 Width3Width1411 Homework assignments8hrs x 15=105 105Width1WidthB3Width3Width4405 Width3Width3510 Width3Width1411 Going to a play w/ Talk Back6hrs6Width1WidthB3Width3Width4405 Width3Width3510 Width3Width1411 Misc. readings/ videos 2Width1WidthB3Width3Width4405 Width3Width3510 Width3Width1411 Width1WidthB3Width3Width4405 Width3Width3510 Width3Width1411 Width1WidthB3Width3Width4405 Width3Width3510 Width3Width1411 180Width1WidthB3Width3Width4405 Width3Width3510 Width3Width1411 Total: # engagement hours: 180
Note regarding hours:
I have changed or altered a number of assignments this semester, so these are my best estimate of time spent. I will be asking you all about how much time you spent on the assignments this semester to get a better sense of the engagement hours of the class. I appreciate your help in this endeavor!
Course Policies
HOMEWORK:
All papers will be printed, stapled, and submitted to me in class on the day that they are due.
You will be required to read and engage with multiple theatre productions and write a paper or two about each production. Writing is a skill that is improved through iteration and honest appraisal. Therefore, if originally turned in on time, all homework, (except for the final project) may be resubmitted for a new grade. The point is that your writing improves, not that you are punished for having trouble. All resubmissions must be turned in within two weeks of the submission date and none later than two weeks before the last class. Do not make a "Hail Mary Toss” and try to rewrite all of your papers in one week before the deadline; that's not how this works. This is a generous policy that requires a lot of extra grading time on my part. Please do not abuse it.
All written homework must be word-processed with 12-point font, be double spaced, have one-inch margins and numbered pages, and be stapled in the upper left corner. Papers must have an appropriate cover page with your name, student ID#, date, and the name of the class. References and citations must be cited in MLA format. Spell-check and proof-read your work! You should print on both sides of the paper.
We engage with multiple plays of different types during the semester, which is included in the engagement hours, but you should still expect to be spending six to seven hours per week on reading, writing, and research for this class. Remember that each play should be read at least twice and there will be research necessary for you to fully appreciate those texts. Rewriting your papers, though not specifically required, is an essential part of developing your skill as writers and is encouraged for papers that receive less than top grades. Re-writing is not considered in the time assessment for the course; it is your choice to rewrite.
The knowledge in this class is cumulative and the homework is designed to support what is being taught. Homework not originally turned in on time may not be turned in later than two weeks after the due date unless there are extenuating circumstances and an arrangement for the completion of the work has been made with the professor. Late work will be graded down one third of a grade.
Writing is an important component of the course; one of the required texts is the Pocket Style Manual by Diana Hacker. (This will be required in your English classes as well.)
Attendance Policy: This class meets twice per week; attendance is required and will be taken. All students are expected to attend class face-to-face unless I have a specific accommodation. If you anticipate or encounter circumstances that will prevent your attendance, you must let me know immediately.
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. Discuss any extenuating family matters, serious illness, injury, or a chronic condition with the Office of Student Affairs and they will report back to me.
From the Student Handbook: https://www.suffolk.edu/student-life/student-services/student-handbook
Your participation in class discussions is indispensable to your learning process and the success of the class. There will be a great deal of reading, researching, discussion, and presenting in this class. It will be essential for you to be in class, prepared and alert, to glean any benefit from the lectures and class discussions.
Grading Policy: Writing assignments will be the major consideration in the final grade. Any written work and any other projects will be graded A-F. Participation is extremely important and you should come prepared to be an active participant in our discussions.
Written Work: All assignments are averaged and are equal to 80% of your grade.
The knowledge in this class is cumulative and the homework is designed to support what is being taught. Late work will be graded down one third of a grade.
Spelling, grammar, usage, style, and punctuation all count towards your grade on papers. Stylistically, all papers for this class are to be considered “formal”.
Final Grade: The grades for the written projects and final project are weighted and averaged, and then 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 evaluation of a student.
Communication: 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 be sending email to any other account. You can link your Suffolk account to another account. If you have trouble doing this, ask someone at computer services for help.
You will use the class web site at www.richardchambers.net and Canvas to access materials and assignments for this class. I will be transferring content from my website to Canvas throughout the semester.
Cancelled Classes/ Continuity Plan: In the event that the university cancels classes, such as for severe weather, students are expected to continue with readings as originally scheduled. Any assignments scheduled during those missed classes, such as an exam or paper, are due at the next class meeting unless other instructions are posted at the course website or communicated via email. All class materials are available online.
In the event that the university cancels classes, such as for severe weather, students will be expected to continue with readings and projects as originally scheduled, or on a schedule that the professor has communicated as a result. An additional assignment may be emailed to you—check your mail!
Center for Learning and Academic Success (CLAS):
CLAS offers academic coaching and tutoring in math, writing and English, and many other CAS and SBS courses. Students may join study groups, participate in drop-in services, or make appointments with tutors and
academic coaches to reinforce course content, develop writing, and strengthen effective study habits. I strongly urge you to visit CLAS on the 9th floor of 73 Tremont Street.
All course dates and times are set for the EDT/EST time zone. The course week begins on a Sunday, and the day ends at 11:59 PM (EDT/EST)
conversations aimed at identifying students' short- and long-term goals, interests, and aspirations. SF faculty continue to mentor students throughout their second semester and beyond.
University Policies