Taking part in this class means doing regular readings and homework assignments, an in-class midterm exam and in-class quizzes, and a final paper. You will also be encouraged to participate in class and sections. The proportion of your final grade connected to each of these is shown below:

• Homework assignments: 48%
• In-class quiz: 5%
• Mid-term exam: 20%
• Final paper: 25%
• Participation: 2%