| Syllabus Addendum Final grade criteria The final grade will be calculated as a sum of the following components. Each component will receive a simple percentage, which will then be multiplied by the points it is worth. 1st Three-Page Paper 5 2nd Three-Page Paper 10 3rd Three-Page Paper 10 Final Three-Page Paper 15 Journal article reviews 10 1st Test 10 2nd Test 10 Final Test 15 Participation/Improvement 10 Geography 5 Total 100 For example a person getting a 70% in the Geography component will get 3.5 point of their final grade. A 67% on the first paper will receive 3.35 points towards her or his final grade. As there is no time for films in class I am going to offer film viewing as Extra Credit. You will get credit for up to five films; they are worth one point each. They must be chosen from the list below. To earn the extra credit you must write a one-page summary. Make sure to include details that will convince me of the fact that you have seen the film. Koyaanisquatsi Hearts and Minds (1974 Vietnam documentary) Baraka Powaqqatsi Battle of Algiers 500 Dunam on the Moon Catch 22 The Panama Deception syllabus |