Quizzes & Miscellaneous Assignments (20%, 200 pts.)

  • Weekly quizzes on course readings and/or screenings. Late submissions are not allowed.
  • Any additional assignments throughout the semester.

 

2 Midterm Exams (each worth 25%, 250 pts.) IN CLASS on 2/7 and 3/3

  • Exams will be comprised of various types of questions/prompts, including multiple-choice, true/false, matching, and fill-in-the-blank.
  • Each exam will cover material from course readings, lectures, and screening/media content.
  • The exam will be addressed at least one week before the due-date. No make-up exams are allowed without pre-approval.

 

Final Exam (30%, 300 pts.) FINAL EXAM PERIOD (4/21-4/28)

  • The exam will include question/prompt formats similar to the midterm exams.
  • Unlike the midterm exams, the final exam is longer and comprehensive in nature, although a disproportionate amount of questions (60-70%) will be devoted to content covered during the final third of the course.
  • The exam will be addressed at least one week before the due-date. No make-up exams are allowed without pre-approval.

Grade Breakdown

A: 94-100% (940-1000pts)
A-: 90-93%
B+: 87-89%
B: 84-86%

B-: 80-83%
C+: 77-79%
C: 74-76%
C-: 70-73%

D+: 67-69%
D: 64-66%
D-: 60-63%
F: Below 60%

Grading Criteria

Failing Grades

There are three ways to earn an “F” in this course:

  • Miss more than six classes over the duration of the semester.
  • Earn less than 600 of 1000 possible points for the course.
  • Earn less than 150/300 points on the final exam.

 

Pass/Fail Grades

Some students (usually non-majors) elect to receive a pass/fail grade for this course. To receive a passing grade, students must satisfy three requirements:

  • Attend 19 (or more) of the 24 assigned classes.
  • Achieve a passing score (above 59%) on one midterm exam and the final exam.
  • Earn at least 600 of 1000 possible points for the semester.