IMPORTANT: Attendance

Hello all,
  I have noticed that they quite a few of you have unexcused absences. This is especially problematic because this class only last for 6 weeks. What is more, participation factors into your grade. You cannot participate in class discussion if you are not in class. So, to be clear, as with just about any class you will take here at UC Berkeley, more than two unexcused absences will negatively affect your course grade. We know that unforeseen emergencies also occur during the summer. Still, we ask that you alert us if you know that you will not make it to class on a given day; or, if you are unable to provide forewarning, as to the reason for an absence, please let us know as soon as you are able.

From the syllabus:

There are four main activities associated with this course:

1.  Regular class attendance and participation—Class meetings will include both lectures and workshops; in either case students should be prepared to discuss readings and/or fieldwork experiences.  Readings should be completed prior to class meetings so that they may be discussed during class. We only have 12 sessions, so it is critical to participate actively and attend every class.