CLASS ATTENDANCE
Punctual and regular attendance at all classes and tutorials is expected from all students. Please note that missing (*____________) classes may affect your ability to successfully complete the course. This is in accordance with Laurentian University policy: “Absences in excess of 20% may jeopardize receipt of credit for the course” as is noted in the Academic Regulations section of Laurentian University’s Academic Calendar which may be consulted online at:
<http://www.laurentian.ca/NR/rdonlyres/B9301246-257B-4F7C-AD8E- F15204727B57/0/Acad_Regulations.pdf>.
Some of the possible consequences, should you miss 20% or more of the classes in this course, are: essays and other course assignments may not be evaluated, your final exam may not be graded, a grade of “F” may be assigned for the course.
However, if a student knows in advance of circumstances that will prevent them from attending a class, they must contact the instructor “before” rather than “after” the class session. Leave from class will be granted only in the case of extenuating circumstances with corroborating documentation. It will be impossible for students to fulfill the requirements of the course without consistent and diligent pre-class preparation and in-class participation. Students are asked to ensure that cellular phones are turned off during class.”
PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING
The regulations governing these areas are clearly spelled out in the Laurentian University Calendar under Academic Regulations. Students must read these sections carefully and acquaint themselves thoroughly with their content. Plagiarism and cheating are very serious offences that can result in a failing grade, suspension, and even expulsion from the university. The course instructor will make special effort during the year, particularly when discussing essay research and writing, to better define plagiarism and to help clarify the full implications of its practice. Policies and Procedures
E-MAIL ETIQUETTE
E-mail is a unique form of communication and the course instructor is fully prepared to make extensive use of its services to answer student questions and to review draft copies of student work. However, it is essential to state that, although e-mail appears to be less formal and more like conversation than paper correspondence, the course instructor fully expects that everyone use the service responsibly and in a dignified manner. The following are a few brief rules which must be adhered to throughout the course when using e-mail to communicate with the course instructor:
- all electronic communication must be done through the Laurentian University Groupwise accounts;
- create a subject line;
- employ a salutation;
- be brief in returning messages (ideally within 24 hours, remember the main advantage of e-mail is speed);
- use short paragraphs;
- leave blank lines between paragraphs;
- use capitalization and punctuation as you would for any written correspondence;
- always check your spelling and grammar;
- employ a complimentary close;
- do NOT rely on e-mail when it comes to urgent matters and pressing issues which should be brought to the immediate attention of the course instructor.
- no essays will be accepted electronically unless previously arranged
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14 for 6-credit courses that meet 3 times per week
10 for 6-credit courses that meet 2 times per week
5 for 6-credit courses that meet 1 time per week
7 for 3-credit courses that meet 3 times per week
5 for 3-credit courses that meet 2 times per week
2 for 3-credit courses that meet 1 time per week