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All written assignments must be typed or word-processed and double-spaced. Use 12-point font, maximum 1-inch margins. Late assignments are dropped one grade.
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Medical emergencies, family crises and other problems should be brought to my attention as soon as it is practical for you to do so.
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Class attendance/participation is a strong requirement for this course! Students have a responsibility to prepare, attend, and contribute to class and group work sessions. The very nature of the subject of this course demands that learning take place through discussion and group interactions. Students will be required to share their perceptions, understandings, experiences, and individual research on African American Contemporary Issues. Consistent and quality class participation can positively influence borderline grades. Consistent and quality class participation can positively influence borderline grades. One unexcused absence automatically drops your grade.
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Original work is expected of each student, and any plagiarism will be viewed seriously. Any outside source used in assignments must be properly credited in text of paper.
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The focus of this class is not on how much you are able to memorize and regurgitate during an examination. Our focus in this course is on how you can apply what you have learned in developing learning tools to assist yourself and others to have a greater understanding of African American Experience. A question you should ask yourself at the end of each day is: Have I learned something new, and if so, how would I utilize that to improve my understanding of contemporary issues for Africans in the Americas?
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Students’ feedback on classroom assignments and procedures is desired. Never fail to raise a question on any issue regarding the course if the issue is not clear in your mind. The only silly question is the question that is never asked. In the final analysis, it is better to understand what something means--whether it is an assignment or a concept, etc.--than to imagine what it means in your mind. I wish you a very productive quarter.
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Turn all cell phones off during class. |