| Prof. Michael Arnush | Ladd 209 x5462 |
| marnush@skidmore.edu | Hours: MF 12-1pm |
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| Requirements |
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Over
the course of the semester you will develop writing skills that
will help you craft clear and cogent prose and that will assist
you in doing fine work on an exam. The course requirements are designed
to help you sharpen these skills. You will write two short (3-4
pages) essays that ask you to research, compare and analyze primary
sources only on an assigned topic. You will also prepare
a final project that requires you to
develop a project that reflects aspects of Greek history that interest
you. Finally,
you will write one midterm and one comprehensive final exam. |
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The
class participation grade is based upon how well you prepare the
readings and assignments before class and then contribute substantively
to discussions in the classroom. Each individual takes a different
approach to class participation, from active engagement at every
class meeting to a more passive and quiet demeanor. In this class,
I expect all of you to participate regularly; to that end, you should
plan to offer a significant contribution to our class discussions
at least once each week. Obviously, if you do not attend class you
can not participate in the in-class discussions. Come to class,
come prepared and contribute. |
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All
assignments and exams will have set deadlines. These deadlines will
be announced in advance and, unless you are ill and have obtained
an excused absence from me via email as soon as you are able, are
non-negotiable. If you miss a deadline due to an unexcused
absence, you will earn a grade of "F." |
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| Class
Participation |
10% |
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| Essay 1 |
15% |
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| Essay 2 |
15% |
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| Midterm |
20% |
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| Project |
20%
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| Final
exam |
20% |
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