Assignments: class participation is required and counts for 10% of your grade. You will also turn in reading journals (10%) weekly,present an author overview to the class (10%), write a semiotic analysis (10%), and write a research paper with multiple components (60%). There are likely to be other short assignments during the semester as well. I am usually happy to be flexible with deadlines if you notify me one week in advance; if you notify me later than that, I won't be. All assignments must be completed to pass the course.