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In order to pass the course all work must be completed.

20 pts.Participation

Attendance is extremely important. Missing class, coming late, or leaving early is not recommended. Classroom discussions will focus on developing your ability to use the material we will be covering in meaningful ways. Also, please note that participation is 10% of your grade. If you must miss class, contact me in advance to make arrangements to get handouts, announcements, etc. If you miss three or more classes, you will lose all points for attendance and will be expected to do additional work.

Two class periods will be reserved for student led exercises. When you are selected to lead exercises, you will be expected to engage the rest of the class in lively experience based upon the exercise your group is assigned.

150 pts.Assessments & Reflection

You will be expected to hand in a number self-assessments and reflection exercises that correspond with the topics covered in your Johnson text. These assignments along with your final essay will make up the contents of the interpersonal behavior workbook you will be developing throughout the course. It is very important that you have these assignments done on time as we will be building on the material in them during class periods.

30 pts.Final Essay

You will write an applied reflection paper (3-4 pages, roughly 800 words) as your final assignment. This assignment is detailed in Exercise 12.1 on page 398 of your Johnson text. Your paper will be due in class in the thirteenth week. Essays will be evaluated not only for content, but also for structure, grammar, spelling, etc. After reports are returned, students who wish to may further revise their work. All revisions will be due by Friday of finals week.