Debates and speeches should be delivered standing in front of the class with minimal notes.

Essays should be neatly typed and double-spaced (standard margins and spacing).

Students who develop a habit of being late to class may have their tardiness counted against them.

Students who do not attend the first two meetings of a course will be administratively disenrolled. This policy does apply to this course.

Communication majors must earn a "C" or better in all required and elective courses in the major. A "C" or better is required in all external courses required by the major whether they serve as a prerequisite to a major course or are simply required by the major.

In keeping with the spirit of Einstein's viewpoint, the College of Communication and Information Sciences is committed to providing an atmosphere of learning that is representative of and tolerant of a variety of cultural and intellectual perspectives. Accordingly, minimal standards of etiquette are expected for this class.

1. No one should be speaking while someone else is expressing his/her ideas -- wait your turn and give others a fair hearing.
2. The reading of newspapers, outside books, letters, etc. is disrespectful and unnecessary -- you will be asked to put such material away or to leave class.
3. Students should be respectful of others' views during class discussions and performances -- you should criticize the ideas you find flawed, not the person holding those ideas.

If you believe that you cannot abide by these rules, you should drop the course and find another that seems more interesting to you.

Students with disabilities are encouraged to register with the Office of Disability Services, 348-4285. Necessary course-related accommodation or special needs should be discussed with the instructor at the beginning of the term.