So, how are class days organized?

The readings and lectures will cover the fundamental concepts of this course.  While the lectures will often overlap with the readings, we will also cover a significant amount of material in class that is not present in the readings.

You will be expected to have read the assigned material for each class in advance and be prepared for a quiz at the start of class.  Thus, you will get an initial exposure to the material from the readings, before we cover it in class.  This is so that we can do more in class than merely lecture over material you otherwise would know little about.  Instead, you will be better prepared to participate in class discussions, we will be able to focus more time on areas you find most interesting or difficult, and we will have greater flexibility to work with the material via in-class activities.



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