rel95courserequirements

Students are expected to attend all classes, to read the assigned texts thoroughly and critically, and to participate in class discussions, including the e-mail discussion list. While attendance does not constitute a specific percentage of the final grade, your overall pattern of attendance will be taken into consideration when your final grade is determined.

Written requirements include: a in-class quiz on Buddhist terms, a series critical response papers based on class readings, and a ritual research project.

It is the responsibility of all students enrolled in this course to be aware of and in compliance with the university's regulations regarding academic honesty; click here for a statement of UVM's policy. If you have any questions about these regulations, you should speak to the instructor for further clarification. Ignorance will not be considered a legitimate excuse for infringement of these regulations. Violations of the standards of academic honesty will be reported.

The various course assignments count toward your final grade as follows:

class participation—20%

quiz on Buddhist terms—15%

critical response papers—30%

ritual research project—35%