Grading
Active participation in discussions (30% of final grade). Be prepared to discuss and raise questions about the day’s assignments.
Frequent quizzes, occasional summaries and/or commentaries, (40%) This part of your seminar grade depends upon regular quizzes and a limited number of written assignments as indicated on the syllabus. Written assignments are to be turned in at the end of the session for which they are assigned. Unexcused late submissions will result in a lowered grade for that assignment.
Semester paper (30%)
Semester Paper and Deadline: A final paper of ten to twelve pages (not including illustrations or supplementary materials), double-spaced, twelve-point font, on a subject chosen in discussion with Prof. Tullos. Your final paper is due (as a Word document sent by email to Prof. Tullos) no later than Thursday, December 12, at 5:30 p.m.
Final Paper Citation Style:
Use a standard citation style (such as The Chicago Manual of Style) for footnotes, and for the list of sources used. Be sure to cite websites (including the date you accessed the material), any audio and video sources, interviews, as well as printed sources.
Course Policies
The use of phones, laptops, or other electronic devices is distracting and not permitted in class. Recording devices are not permitted unless recommended by the Department of Accessibility Services.
The citizenship seminar depends upon active listening and engagement. Please be on time. Be courteous and respectful of the perspectives of all members of the seminar. Be considerate of others by not leaving class while it is in session.
Attendance: Any unexcused absence may result in the lowering of the final grade. If you believe you have legitimate reasons for being late or absent, contact Prof. Tullos by email.
Deadlines:
All deadlines are indicated on the syllabus. Extensions may be made on an individual basis at the professor’s discretion. Late work will be penalized.
Emory Writing Center ( http://writingcenter.emory.edu/index.html ). Students are encouraged to seek out assistance as needed, especially on the final paper, from the Emory Writing Center. The Emory Writing Center (EWC) is available to support student, staff, and faculty writers on a range of academic, creative, and professional composition projects (such as research papers, speeches, personal statements, etc.). EWC tutors are trained to meet with writers of all levels, at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to final revisions. Tutors do not proofread or edit, but instead share skills and resources through dialogue and inquiry. In one-on-one consultations, they guide writers to revise and edit their own work. EWC services are available in multiple languages, and several tutors are ELL Specialists trained to support English Language Learners. You can make up to two free appointments per week, either on campus in Callaway N111 or on Zoom. Learn more about the Emory Writing Center at http://www.writingcenter.emory.edu and make an appointment at https://emory.mywconline.com/.
Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty:
Plagiarism involves misrepresenting the work of another as your own and can range from turning a writing assignment written all or in part by someone else to using a direct quotation or paraphrasing without citing the author or speaker. Plagiarism is a serious academic offense for which an “F” will be given for the course and the student reported to the Honor Council and the Dean of the College.
Read and abide by the policies detailed in the Emory University Honor Code. If you have any questions about what constitutes plagiarism, you should talk with the professor before you turn in an assignment or the final paper. In all your writing, accurately cite authors, books, articles, and websites properly, giving credit for others’ ideas and quotations.
Accommodations and Accessibility Policies
The Emory Department of Accessibility Services (DAS) is committed to promoting inclusive learning environments that meet the needs of all students. This course shares in that mission, and I will gladly work with DAS to meet students’ needs. It is each student’s responsibility to contact DAS to seek needed accommodations. Students who have an accommodation letter should, as soon as possible, schedule a meeting with the instructor to discuss implementing appropriate accommodations. For more information, see https://accessibility.emory.edu/index.html.