Requirements:  
Regular attendance* with preparation and class participation
Group presentations**
Midterm and Final Exams

* Attendance:
You’ll automatically fail this course on your third absence. Two late arrivals or early departures constitute one absence.

**Group presentations: 2-3 people form a group. Each group needs to sign up for two presentation topics. At the time of the presentation, each group will provide a one-page handout to the class that consists of a written summary of the text(s) assigned and discussion questions. The group members will also be responsible for responding to the teacher’s questions on that day.