Course Structure
Where can you find the specific guidelines and grading rubrics for course assignments?
eLC course page --> Contents --> Welcome Module
What information should be included each time a student emails Dr. Saglam?
1- Your name on the class list
2- Class name and CRN number
What percentage of your grade is the Op-ed Assignment worth?
25%:
When are Perusall annotations due each week?
Tuesday at 9:00 am
What is the policy on phone use during class?
Phones should be off or set to silent.
This is a ___________ class, which means students are expected to complete the module content before they come to class ready for the discussion and active engagement part.
A discussion-based class.
What is the best email address to contact Dr. Saglam?
gsaglam@uga.edu
How much do Perusall annotations contribute to your final grade?
15%
What is the final component of the Op-ed Assignment, and when is it due?
Final Op-ed, due Dec 2nd at 9:00 am
How many life tokens do you have, and what can they be used for?
One life token for each: a module quiz, a module discussion, a simulation memo, and three in-class participation activities.
What is expected of students during open-lab hours on Monday?
Watching lecture videos, completing readings, and working on module assignments in a self-paced manner during open-lab hours
When are Dr. Saglam’s office hours? How can you schedule an office hour appointment with Dr. Saglam?
Wednesdays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, and by appointment. Through the Calendly link provided in the syllabus.
What is the grading policy for late submissions of the Op-ed Proposal?
Accepted up to 4 days late with a 10% penalty per day
What should your discussion board posts include?
1- An initial response to the module discussion question with references to course materials
2- A substantive response to a classmate
What happens if you use all your life tokens and then miss a quiz without a legitimate and documented excuse?
No additional exceptions are granted, and the missed quiz will count as a zero.
What two activities are typically included in the Wednesday and Friday sessions?
Mini-lectures and class discussions, applying module content to current events
What should you do before emailing Dr. Saglam with a question?
Check the syllabus, Welcome Module, and the eLC announcements page.
How many module quizzes will you take, and what percentage of the final grade do they account for?
Five quizzes, 25% of final grade
What are the weekly requirements for the Perusall reading annotations?
Submit at least three high-quality annotations per reading, evenly distributed throughout the text, by Tuesday at 9:00 am to receive full credit for your Perusall assignments
What is the late submission policy for module assignments?
No late submissions are accepted; missed assignments count as part of the life token policy.
In-class lectures are NOT __________ of the module lectures or readings.
Dublicates
When can you expect a response if you email Dr. Saglam on a Friday at 4:00 pm?
Likely not until the beginning of the workweek, as emails are not regularly checked on weekends.
How are class presence and participation factored into your final grade?
15% based on various activities like discussions, group work, and quizzes
How are Perusall annotations evaluated?
Based on quality, quantity, timeliness, and distribution of annotations across the text
What is the policy on using Generative AI tools for assignments?
AI tools can be used for editing and refining, but any output must be cited if used in the assignment.