1. Welcome to American Studies 2
Introduction to the class

2. Requirements 1. bring your brain to class
2. have something to write on and write with
3. when all else fails read the assignment and do the homework
4. be ready at the start of the class (mouth closed, notebook open, pen or pencil in your hot little hand or chubby little fist)
5. “R*E*S*P*E*C*T”: listen to others when they have the floor-you may be “gifted,” but you don’t have a lock on all the knowledge in the world

3. Grading System 20% Classwork/ Homework 20% Quiz average
20% Marking period objective test
20% Oral presentations
20% Written work, essays