Course Policies

COURSE POLICIES:

Classroom Environment: Talking about museums should and will be fun, but we will also be discussing issues that can be challenging, such as colonialism, racism, and violence. All of us share a responsibility to make this an enriching and safe space for making arguments, expressing our views, disagreeing with others’ ideas, and raising questions. “Safe” is not the same as comfortable; there may be moments of discomfort in discussion, but we all need to bring patience and respect into the classroom. Respecting our class space also means coming to class on time and being attentive while in class.

Oberlin Honor Code: All work for this course must be done in compliance with the Oberlin Honor Code, which means that it must be your own. Plagiarism is presenting the work of another as your own; it is a form of stealing. You must acknowledge when you use the ideas of other people (whether that be other students or published materials from websites, books, the media, etc.). If you have questions about citations, academic honesty, or the acceptability of collaborations, please see me. You should include the honor code (“I affirm that I have adhered to the Honor Code on this assignment”) on all the written work you hand in for this class.

Educational Access: I am committed to creating inclusive learning environments and to designing a course in which all students can learn. If any aspects of the instruction or design of the course result in dis/ability-related barriers to your participation, please let me know. If you receive any specific accommodations, please provide documentation from the Disability Service Office.

Extra Help: I am happy to meet students any time, whether you are seeking guidance on assignments or you want to discuss the reading or other topics of interest to you. Please come to office hours or make an appointment to see me at another time as often as you like. If you need to contact me, the best way to reach me is via email. I will always respond within 24 hours, if not sooner.