Welcome to American Studies 2

Introduction to the class

RequirementsRequirements

1. bring your brain to class1. bring your brain to class 2. have something to write on and write with2. have something to write on and write with 3. when all else fails read the assignment and do 3. when all else fails read the assignment and do

the homeworkthe homework 4. be ready at the start of the class4. be ready at the start of the class (mouth closed, notebook (mouth closed, notebook

open, pen or pencil in your hot little hand or chubby little fist)open, pen or pencil in your hot little hand or chubby little fist)

5. “R*E*S*P*E*C*T”: listen to others when they 5. “R*E*S*P*E*C*T”: listen to others when they have the floor-you may be “gifted,” but you don’t have the floor-you may be “gifted,” but you don’t have a lock on all the knowledge in the worldhave a lock on all the knowledge in the world

Grading SystemGrading System

20% Classwork/ Homework20% Quiz average20% Marking period objective test20% Oral presentations20% Written work, essays