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2. Instructor Information
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<dept. info>
<contact info>
3. Course Information
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B. Texts
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Required
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Sample Syllabus: Introduction to the History of the Philosophy –
Plato and Aristotle
C. Grades
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In order to pass this course, students (1) must complete four papers
of at least 1000 (or 1500) words each and (2) must accumulate at least
60 ”points”. Points are awarded for each of these four completed papers,
attendance and participation and an optional final paper. Letter grades
are assigned based on the number of points a student earns during the
semester according to the following scheme:
90+ Points........A
85 - 89 Points........B+
80 - 84 Points........B
75 - 79 Points........C+
70 - 74 Points........C
60 - 69 Points........D
Less that 60 Points...E
i. Written Work
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Sample Syllabus: Introduction to the History of the Philosophy –
Plato and Aristotle
+12 (third paper)
+13 (fourth paper)
+12 (optional final paper)
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85 points = B+
E. Classroom Conduct
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(1) We'll engage in discussion for much of our class time. In order
to have a productive discussion, only one person may speak at a time.
(2) Please be on time to class.
(3) Please silence your cell phones before class. If your phone rings,
don't answer it.
(4) Anyone disrupting will be asked to leave.
F. E-Mail Policy
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Only e-mails that are concise and relevant will receive a response.
Don't expect an immediate answer.
G. Academic Assistance
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H. Special Needs
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I. Tentative Schedule
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(Week 4) CW: Theaetetus cont’d, CP: “The Logic of the Third Man”
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Sample Syllabus: Introduction to the History of the Philosophy –
Plato and Aristotle