LALT 1020

Grading

This is a Pass / Fail course. In order to pass you must earn a minimum of 70 out of 100 points. The breakdown is as follows:

• Weekly In-Class Activities: 50 %

• Citation Workshop: 10%

• Practicum: 40 %

All weekly in-class activities and practicum activities must be submitted by their due dates. All In-Class activities should be done during the class period. They will not be accepted after that. Failure to complete the assignments in a timely fashion will lead to a failing grade in the course. It is your responsibility to seek help if you are having trouble with any aspect of the course.

Extra Credit

If you miss an assignment or make a low score. You can make it up by completing extra credit activities. There are two (2) ways to get extra credit in this course.

• You can complete the periodic extra credit activities offered throughout the semester.

• You can schedule an appointment with the instructor ONLY to receive help with a research assignment from another class. You will receive 2 points extra credit for every visit . Extra credit will be offered until the first day of the Practicum.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

We will meet once a week during our scheduled class time. Students are required to attend all classes and complete all activities (in class) to receive credit for attendance. This is 50% of your total grade. Any in-class activities that are done outside of class (while absent) will not be accepted (you will receive a 0).

Late Policy:

Attendance will be taken each week during the first 5 minutes of class. We only have 50 minutes for class every week, so due to this short time, students who are more than 5 minutes late to class will be counted as absent for the day. Please be on time.

Missing Class and Makeup Policy:

If you miss a class, you will receive a 0 for the day.

Students who miss more than 3 classes during the semester are subject to failing the course.

You must inform the instructor before class (via email), if you will not attend a class due to an emergency or medical issue. Students may only make up classes and activities with an official note from AUC (via the Dean of Students Office). If you are sick or have a medical emergency, the instructor must also have an official note from the AUC Clinic to make up missed classes and work. This is in accordance with AUC’s official attendance policy, which you may view here: <http://catalog.aucegypt.edu/content.php?catoid=20&navoid=850>.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students who are eligible for disability accommodations should inform me the first day of class. You can read more about disability accommodations here: <http://in.aucegypt.edu/student-life/student-well-being/disability-services>

AUC’s CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

“Academic integrity is a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility. From these values flow principles of behavior that enable academic communities to translate ideals into action. All activities at the American University in Cairo, from teaching to administrative and support functions, serve the process of learning. Together, the university’s faculty, staff, and students form a cohesive academic community which shares the Code of Academic and Professional Ethics outlined”: <http://www.aucegypt.edu/academics/integrity/Pages/default.aspx>

VIOLATION OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

“Academic fraud and dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following categories: cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, multiple submissions, obtaining unfair advantage, unauthorized access to academic or administrative systems, aiding and abetting, impersonation, threatening harm, and copyright infringement.” <http://www.aucegypt.edu/about/Policies/Pages/default.aspx>.