Courses:

The following syllabi come from a variety of different terms. They illustrate the evolution of this course over time, and are intended to provide alternate views into the instruction of this course.

Fall 2008, Pauline Maier (PDF)

Class attendance, completion of the readings by the class in which they will be discussed, and participation in discussions is expected of all students. Normally the class will discuss the assigned portion of the textbook and the issues it raises during the first session and the other readings assigned for the week on the second session.

Completion of two papers, due Week 4 and Week 10. Suggested topics are listed in the assignments section. The papers are based on assigned readings and require no outside research. Students may, however, write on topics of their own devising, and may do a research paper based on materials other than those assigned so long as they receive the instructor's permission before the due date of the paper. Papers should be about five to seven pages long. They must be typed, double-spaced, with adequate margins for comments and corrections. Any research paper must include footnotes and bibliography, and all papers must provide page citations for direct quotations.

There will be a midterm examination during Week 7 and a final examination during finals week.