The class format will be discussion and lecture. Your job is not to memorize everything I say in class (or what SparkNotes.com says online) and then pour it all out during the exam. Instead, you will be asked to develop the capacity to present and defend your own original thoughts about the assigned readings.

Students should keep up with the readings, reflect on them before coming to class, and help sustain an active, positive learning environment.

Please keep copies of rough drafts of papers. I may want to talk with you about them before recording a grade.

I will often send out bulk e-mails to the address on file for you in the J-Web system. If you check a different address more regularly, please use SHU's e-mail forwaring service so that you don't miss important updates.