Class participation

Discussion is a critically important component of this class. Class participation means being actively involved in discussions and asking questions, demonstrating you have read the material and thought about it ahead of time. After I have assigned readings, I will choose members from the class to comment. I will ask you to read your classmate's position papers (I'll tell you which ones) and will ask random students for their thoughts. I will keep track of who is prepared and who isn't. You have to be present to comment, so class participation includes (but is not limited to) attendance; we will be taking attendance.