Reading Assignments:
Reading assignments are designated from all required texts. Map assignments will be included as the class progresses. Class lectures and discussions (especially) supplement, highlight, and guide the student?s understanding of the readings. A basic schedule of assignments, lecture topics, papers, quizzes and exams are below. This schedule is subject to change and all changes will be announced in class. With the exception of the first week, the instructor assumes and requires that students read the assignments before the first class meeting of the week for which they are assigned. 

Format: 
Western Traditions is an interdisciplinary course comprising of history, literature, philosophy, art and music. Most meetings will include lecture and discussion supplemented with slides, videos, and music.

Daily Attendance and Participation in Discussions:
I urge you to attend class regularly especially since a portion of your grade is based on attendance and participation. Class lectures and discussions will cover, for the most part, material that is not in the text. You are responsible on exams for anything covered in class. 

Exams: 
An hour exam will be given after each of the major divisions of the course. The tests will consist of a combination of identifications, short essays, map ID?s, and longer discussion/essays. There will always be more than 100 points? worth of questions. You may answer any combination of questions that brings your total to 100 points. 

Writing Assignments:
Each student is expected to write 2 papers approximately 3-5 pages long (typewritten, double-spaced). The essay topics will be assigned prior to each paper?s deadline. NOTE: a deadline is a deadline. You are being told on the first day of class when your papers are due and your tests will occur. No excuses will be accepted for late papers. Late papers will be graded down one notch each day they are late (e.g., from A- to B+ the first day, then to B, then to B- and so on for each succeeding day). 

Quizzes:
Will be designed to test your knowledge of the week?s readings.  I reserve the right to give these when I choose. 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 
Qualified students with physical or documented learning disabilities have the right to free accommodations to ensure equal access to educational opportunities at Truckee Meadows Community College. For assistance and clarification of services provided under ADA, contact the Disabled Student Services Office.