Class Number 13987
Tues, Thurs, 2:00-3:15
Jerome Richfield 242
Office: 803 Sierra Tower
Telephone: 677-0901
E-mail: scott.kleinman@csun.edu
Welcome to the first day of class!
Any changes to the schedule will be posted here.
Your final grade will be based on the following work:
| Preparation and Participation (15%) | 2 Quizzes (35%) |
| Midterm Examination (25%) | Final Examination (25%) |
Note: Grammar is a cumulative subject; each new test will require you to display knowledge from the beginning of the semester.
"Preparation and Participation" is defined as contribution to and non-disruption of the collaborative learning environment of the class. In order to get full marks for preparation and participation, you must
Grades are not assigned on a strict mathematical basis; that is, your grade is not based solely on the number of questions you get wrong. Instead, I make a judgement about how well you know and understand the material based on how many mistakes you make and the nature of those mistakes. One thing I look for in particular is whether you have memorised and can use grammatical terminology. Note that if you misspell a technical term I will assume that you have failed on both these counts.
There is no automatic credit for participation or attendance; however, I will take these factors into account in the case of borderline grades. I regret that I am unable to handle extra credit assignments.
It is extremely important that all aspects of your work are come by honourably. Efforts to gain an advantage not given to all students are dishonest and regarded as an extremely serious matter by the academic community. Consequences range from probation to expulsion. University policy stipulates that plagiarism, the submission of another person’s work as your own, is a violation of academic honesty, even if it arises out of ignorance or oversight, rather than deliberate cheating. Enrolling in this class means that you agree to abide by my decision regarding the appropriate action to take in cases of academic dishonesty. If you have any questions about plagiarism, paraphrasing, quoting, or collaboration, please consult me.
Students should make sure that they follow the university’s add/drop deadlines, outlined in the Schedule of Classes. According to university policy, drops are only allowed after the set date when "a) there is a serious and compelling reason--specifically the student’s emotional or physical health or financial condition is clearly in jeopardy, and b) there is no viable alternative--including repeating the class". Students will need to provide documentation on official letterhead--a letter, on official stationery, from a doctor or an employer--to support their reasons. No adds will be allowed unless a student can provide documented proof--e.g., a clerical error--for the reason for the tardiness. Please make sure to meet the deadline!