Oral participation will be evaluated each class day on a scale from 0-5. Please note that a respectful and positive attitude are also important factors in determining the participation grade.

        0 =    0% = absent

        1 =  20% = attending but not participating

        2 =  40% = passive participation and poor preparation

        3 =  60% = passive participation with satisfactory preparation

        4 =  80% = active participation with good preparation

        5 = 100% = active participation with exceptional preparation

These points will be averaged at the end of the semester, along with any homework grades, extra credit film events, and quizzes to determine the participation grade.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING REGARDING LATE ARRIVALS, ABSENCES AND THE FINAL GRADE:

Language acquisition is a process that requires practice in order to achieve a greater level of skill. Daily attendance, adequate preparation (a minimum of 2-3 hours for each class), and active participation are therefore essential. The daily participation grade will be determined by the above 0-5 scale. In addition, NO MORE THAN THREE ABSENCES ARE ALLOWED. Each additional absence will result in the lowering of the final grade by one step (eg. A to A-). Three late arrivals (five minutes after the beginning of class) will count as one unexcused absence. Please note also that a positive and respectful attitude in class is important in the evaluation of the participation grade.