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EVALUATION
OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE
Students are
expected to read all required materials and to seek clarification and
integration of these materials. Initiative on part of the students in
asking meaningful questions is also expected.
Two midterm
examinations, one term paper and one final examination are scheduled.
Examinations will cover lectures, class discussions, films, and all
required readings. Students must take all examination at the scheduled
times. Make-up tests will be granted only for special circumstances.
Grades will be assigned on the basis attendance, performance in the
midterms, the final examination, and participation in class discussions.
CREDIT/NO
CREDIT GRADE OPTION
This course
may be taken for credit/no credit. Students must declare intent to earn
credit/no credit and sign a credit/no credit form.
INCOMPLETE
GRADE
A student may
receive a grade of incomplete only if he or she has completed two thirds
of the course work assigned, has a grade of C or better, and has
consulted with me for our mutual approval.
ATTENDANCE
Any student
who misses more than ten hours of class work will be dropped from this
course regardless of academic standings in this class.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will
be able to demonstrate their knowledge of the unique place of Native
Americans in the cultural history of North America. Moreover, they will
be able to recognize the difference between fact and fiction and
recognize logical falacies and faulty reasoning. At the end of theterm,
students will also have demonstrated an ability to critically examine
and comprehend human nature and behavior, social traditions, and
institutions. |