Course requirements
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Course Requirements
Computers, Tablets, Phones & Electronic Devices Not Permitted In Class - 1st Class is an Exception
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: 'ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES - i.e., LAPTOPS, NOTEBOOKS, TABLETS, PHONE AND ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE NOT PERMITTED. - FIRST CLASS OK)
- Phones are to be turned off for the duration of the class.
- Texting is not permitted.
- Bring a Pen / Pencil and Paper to Class to take notes.=== Attendance, Due Dates & Assignments ===
Attendance
- Prompt attendance is required and expected for every class. We meet one (1) day a week; a second (2nd) absence may result in failure of the course.
- Absences affect the learning experience for you and your colleagues, If you 15+ minutes late - it counts as a FULL ABSENCE. This is STRICTLY ENFORCED.
- STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE for the information presented in class, regardless of the reason for your absence. THE INSTRUCTOR WILL NOT REVIEW THE CLASS WITH YOU - YOU WILL NEED TO GET IT FROM ONE OF YOUR CLASSMATES.
- Absence is NOT an excuse for late or missing work—if you know you are going to be absent, you must submit all work BY THE DUE DATE / TIME. If you are going to be absent, it is your responsibility to let me know via email, and the reason why. For legitimate reasons, (i.e., religious holiday, medical appointment, condition), report it at: https://sims.rutgers.edu/ssra/}}
Due Dates & Assignments
- All assignments must be submitted ONLINE in TWO (2) FORMATS.
- All assignments are to be submitted via Google Docs (shareable link) AND by Submitting a Copy of the Assignment to Canvas / www.turnitin.com . NO HARD / PRINT COPIES accepted.
- All assignments are DUE THE NIGHT OF THE DAY WE MEET IN CLASS, the latest by 11:55 PM.
- Late papers (i.e., timestamped or received 11:56 PM) will NOT be accepted or graded. NO EXCEPTIONS
- All required assignments must be submitted to pass the course.
Disability & Accommodations
If you are a qualified student with a disability seeking accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are required to self-identify with the Office of Disability Services. (https://ods.rutgers.edu/). No accommodations will be granted without documentation from the Office of Disability Services. Please Inform the Instructor as to the nature of your disability - and we can work out a mutually-acceptable solution.
Our classroom is not a place for children. Students are not to bring family members for day care or babysitting.
Communications & Notifications
Canvas will be frequently used as a means of communication. Every student is responsible for any information conveyed via Canvas. Be sure that you are able to receive announcements through this platform. Check your email inbox to ensure you are receiving emails.
Students are free to use computers, tablets and smartphones OUTSIDE OF CLASS.
Readings
The purpose of class time is for experiential learning. It is NOT for the Instructor to review prior classes OR the assigned articles, texts and resources. (Some content may be covered.)
Homework
Homework is required in this course. Plan your time and activities to meet the requirements and deadlines specified in the course. Get to know your classmates and exchange contact information. If you miss (part of) a class, you can catch up.
Tutoring Assistance
Tutoring assistance for this course is free and available through the Douglass Writing Centre, on a first-come, first-served basis. It is an excellent service. You will be matched to a tutor for a 5-week period, according to your availability. Enrolment opens Sept. 18 (go to the http://www.dwc.rutgers.edu). Tutoring begins Sept. 25. Visit: www.dwc.rutgers.edu. The Douglas Writing Center supervisor is Jacqueline Loeb, 848-932-8042.
Classroom behavior
It is the University policy that free discussion, inquiry, and expression are encouraged in class. However, classroom behavior that interferes with either (a) the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or (b) the ability of students to benefit from the instruction is not acceptable. Examples may include routinely entering class late or departing early; use of beepers, cellular telephones, or other electronic devices; repeatedly talking in class without being recognized; talking while others are speaking; or arguing in a way that is perceived as “crossing the civility line.” In the event of a situation where a student legitimately needs to carry a beeper/cellular telephone to class, prior notice and approval of the instructor is required. Classroom behavior which is deemed inappropriate and cannot be resolved by the student and the faculty member may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct (http://studentconduct.rutgers.edu/) for administrative or disciplinary review as per the Code of Student Conduct which may be found at https://slwordpress.rutgers.edu/studentconduct/wp-content/uploads/sites/46/2017/05/UCSC2016.pdf
