Welcome to Introduction to Political Theory-POLS Y105 Summer 1 2008. I hope you have a successful semester.
You may purchase the course text and materials at Follett’s Bookstore on the IPFW campus.
NOTE: PROF. BARTKY COMMUNICATES WITH STUDENTS THROUGH HIS EMAIL bartky@ipfw.edu
Course information will be posted on the Bartky website. To reach the website click on the link below and click on the link for the appropriate course.
http://www.ipfw.edu/pols/assets/syllabi/bartky/homepage.htm
The following are included on the course web page:
· A copy of the syllabus and a schedule of assignments and examinations. The reading schedule is meant to provide a guide assisting you in allocating the time necessary to complete the course. The reading schedule is based on the standard three day a week summer schedule. The schedule is meant to provide a guide assisting you in allocating the time necessary to complete the course. Note that each day on the summer schedule is equivalent to two class days during the regular semester. It is recommended therefore that you plan on viewing two lectures for each scheduled class day of the summer session. You may find it more convenient to view one lecture and reading assignment each day. In any case be certain to complete all the readings and view the lectures prior to taking the midterm and final exams.
· Also available on the course website are outlines and summaries for a number of the earlier readings. These are intended to assist you in beginning to read the texts.
· Study guides for the Midterm and Final exams will be posted to assist you in preparing for examinations.
· Paper topics.
Exams
Each exam will count for 30% of the final grade. The midterm and final exams will consist of essay and other questions that will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge of political thought. You may not use your books or notes when taking the test. Using books and notes constitutes cheating. Evidence of cheating is not difficult to find and will lead to flunking the test and the course.
Exams must be taken at the IPFW Office of Testing Services or at a pre-arranged testing center at your local campus:
Students should make individual appointments with the Office of Testing services. Call 260-481-6600 to schedule an appointment to take the test. See the Testing Services website: http://www.ipfw.edu/accs/testing/distance.shtml
After you have completed an exam, please notify me by email at bartky@ipfw.edu.
NOTE: The Midterm Exam is scheduled for 6/9. You may take the Midterm as early as 6/5 or as late as 6/12. The Final Exam is scheduled for 6/25.You may take the final exam as early as 6/23 but you must take it by 6/25.
Exam Scheduled date earliest date latest date
Midterm Exam 6/9 6/5 6/12
Final Exam 6/25 6/23 6/25
Papers
Two 5 page double spaced papers. Each paper will count for 20% of the final grade. The paper topics are available on the course website.
Paper # 1 due: 6/3
Paper # 2 due: 6/17
Papers must be submitted electronically through my email at bartky@ipfw.edu . Papers are entered in a data bank that cross checks all the papers submitted in order to determine any cases of plagiarism. Use of the internet is permitted, but be aware that copying anything from the internet will be treated the same as if you have copied from another student’s paper, essay, journal article, book or any other source. Copying even a phrase or sentence constitutes plagiarism and will be treated as such.
A NOTE ON ACADEMIC HONESTY:
Students should familiarize themselves with and abide by the IPFW Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. Students who violate the Code through cheating, plagiarism or other misconduct, or who assist others in engaging in prohibited conduct, will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Sharing your password is a violation of university policy.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the syllabus, the examinations, or any other aspect of the course, please email me at bartky@ipfw.edu
Good luck!
Professor Bartky