The requirements for this class are fairly simple: attend class, pay attention in class, complete the assigned readings, and complete every assignment on time and on your own.
- Professionalism
- Attendance
- Reading Assignments
- Written Assignments
- MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 7th ed. New York: Modern Language Association of America, 2009.
- The Chicago Manual of Style. 16th ed. Chicago: University Of Chicago Press, 2010.
- Academic Integrity
- Late Work and “Incomplete” Grades
- Email and Mailing List
- Mobile Phones
- Students with Disabilities
Please respect the classroom environment. You should pay attention to the lecture, take notes, and avoid distractions, such as web browsing and using your mobile phone. Studies have consistently shown that students using laptops and mobile phones tend to perform about 11% worse than students who are not distracted by these devices. That’s equivalent to a full grade!
On a personal note, it’s very difficult to stay motivated as a teacher if I see students seemingly disinterested in their own education. If I find you engaging in disruptive behavior, such as watching online videos, passing notes, instant messaging, chatting, or texting, I will remove you from the classroom and require you to withdraw from the class.
Attendance at all class session is of paramount importance. I expect you to take responsibility for attending all classes. While there are no formal consequences for missing class, absenteeism almost always results in a lower grade because you will be missing important lecture information, in-class presentations, and announcements.
Please complete the required readings before our class session. We will cover material that assumes you have completed the assigned readings. I invite you to re-read certain chapters or articles after the class to reinforce the material covered in our sessions.
Although I understand that textbooks are expensive, you are required to buy the required books as they are a necessary part of your education. The books will be available on reserve at Rosenthal Library. Some books may also be available as a more affordable e-book, and required books now qualify for a tax credit.
Here’s the deal: If you do your own work, write thoughtful work, properly cite your sources, and submit your work on time, you should do very well in this course.
All written work must be submitted on time. Assignments must be submitted through Blackboard as an electronic file (PDF, RTF, or Microsoft Word) and as a hard copy. Your assignment will not be considered submitted until you have tendered both versions. Please do not email me your assignments.
All written work must be formatted according to the directions specified on the assignment guidelines. In addition, please number your pages, double space your text, and make a cover page that includes your name, the course title, the title of your assignment, and the assignment’s due date. Please print your paper and proofread it for grammatical and typographic errors before submitting it. Excessive errors will result in a lower grade.
You must cite your sources according to the specifications outlined in one of the following guides:
It is absolutely crucial to properly cite sources for any information you give that is not common knowledge. Not doing so is considered plagiarism and will result receiving a reduced grade, a failing grade for the assignment, or a failing grade for the course, depending on the severity of the offense.
Academic Dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York and is punishable by penalties, including failing grades, suspension, and expulsion, as provided herein.
Cheating is the unauthorized use or attempted use of material, information, notes, study aids, devices or communication during an academic exercise. Plagiarism is the act of presenting another person’s ideas, research or writings as your own. Internet plagiarism includes submitting downloaded term papers or parts of term papers, paraphrasing or copying information from the internet without citing the source, and “cutting & pasting” from various sources without proper attribution. Obtaining Unfair Advantage is any activity that intentionally or unintentionally gives a student an unfair advantage in his/her academic work over another student. Additionally, falsification of records and official documents constitutes academic dishonesty.
All students are invited to read CUNY policy, available online at http://www.cuny.edu/academics/info-central/policies/academic-integrity.pdf
Please submit your work on time. Late work will be penalized by a 10% reduction for each 24-hour period it is late. After one calendar week, the assignment will not be accepted and you will likely fail this class.
There will be no incomplete grades for this class except in the case of a documented emergency in the final weeks of the semester. If you experience such an emergency, please contact me immediately, and we will work out a schedule for you to complete the outstanding work before the beginning of the following semester.
But aside from these circumstances, no late work will be accepted and no “incomplete” grades will be granted. If you have difficulty keeping up with coursework, consider giving yourself extra time to complete assignments, reducing your overall course load, and/or taking this class at a later semester.
Please check your QC email account (student@qc.cuny.edu) on a daily basis, if not more frequently.
Also, signup for the class email list by visiting the webpage below.
http://juanmonroy.com/mailman/listinfo/mediastudies255_juanmonroy.com
This list will be used as a backup to the often unresponsive QC email system. I will broadcast announcements and send point-to-point communiques using your official email address and the mailing list.
Please silence and turn off the radio in your mobile phone (power down the phone or set to “Airplane” mode). Not only do ringing phones disrupt class, most phones will also interfere with the media equipment in the room.
Queens College has a history of commitment to the enhancement of education of students with disabilities. The Office of Special Services for Students with Disabilities was established in 1974 to provide equal opportunities for a college education to academically qualified students with physical disabilities. The office offers comprehensive support services to students with various disabilities. Queens College prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities and it ensures full access and equal opportunity to qualified students with disabilities to all academic programs and social activities on campus.
To receive these services, a student must first register with the office in Kiely 171. To do so, you must bring proper documentation pertaining to the nature of your disability from a qualified professional. To learn more about CUNY Assistive Technology Services and the office located at Queens College, call (718) 997-3775 or visit Kiely Hall 173. For more information, visit http://sl.qc.cuny.edu/oss/acc.php
