Attendance/Absence Policy.

Because this is a small class that meets once per week, we’ll be doing a fair amount of seminar discussion and project work. Arriving on time is essential. As a graduate course that marries a “seminar+lab” work format, it is disrespectful to show up while someone else is speaking, disturbing his or her train of thought. Please extend mutual courtesy. Students are expected to attend every meeting and are responsible for any work missed. If you will miss a class due to illness, religious observance, sudden emergency, etc., communicate with the instructor as soon as possible

– see App State policies on absences due to religious observances and holy days

Makeup, Late or Missing Assignments.

All assignments can be submitted early; “due by” dates are the final cutoff. If you will be unable to meet deadlines for submitting assignments, please discuss with the instructor as soon as possible and make note of it in your end-of-course self evaluation.

Submitting Assignments.

Assignment handouts for how and when to submit each assignment will be distributed in class at the beginning of the semester. These handouts will be posted on AsULearn and the course website as well.

Instructions for communicating with the instructor.

Use “drop-in” hours to see the instructor in ABH 249M. If you need to meet via Zoom, email ahead of time. Otherwise, feel free to email at sibajaro@appstate.edu – emails will be returned within 24 hours (48 hours on weekends).

Notification of a Course Modification.

Any changes to the course assignments, policies, weekly readings, or grading criteria will be communicated via email, AsULearn, and/or updated on the course website. Likewise, any university closure and delays will be communicated by App State and the instructor.

Student Conduct in the Classroom.

Students are encouraged to bring their personal computing devices to each class, show mutual respect, listen to and respect others’ opinions on the readings and discussions, and be courteous of everyone’s time in class. Because ABH 240 is an Active Learning Classroom, per History Dept. rules, do not bring food to class, and keep drinks covered. All technology adapters can be used in class, but must stay in ABH 240.

(Generative) Artificial Intelligence.

Since writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills are part of the learning outcomes for this course (#s3 and 4), all assignments should be prepared by the student first and foremost. Even though AI technologies can offer useful tools to assist you with the writing process, and even in thinking about some of the assigned readings, they also bring a danger of substituting for your own ideas. Above all, AI tools stifle the critical thinking central to the writing process. 

So, my recommendation and policy when using AI technologies is to ensure …

• they are not used to substitute for your own ideas or the drafting process; 
• you use them after you’ve had the opportunity to formulate and mature your thoughts on the topic you are writing about;
• you provide acknowledgment and proper citation (see Chicago Manual of Style).

Ultimately, I trust you all to follow the Academic Integrity Code and do the challenging work this course will ask of you.  (See Ai.appstate.edu for a list of AI tools licensed by App State)