Rationale:  "No arts; no letters; no society" (Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan).  The human aspect of history cannot always be presented in an accurate manner through the sole use of non-fiction.  Thus, literary and visual materials may be of some value.

Course Objective:  This course has been designed to give the student a brief introduction to the cinematic and literary uses of antiquity.  Special attention will be devoted to ways in which writers and filmmakers adapt historical subjects to suit their aesthetic needs.

Food and Drink:  University policy expressly prohibits eating, drinking, and smoking in the classroom.  I expect you to comply with this regulation.

Attendance:  Because this is a short course, attendance is crucial.  Each student will automatically receive 25 points for a perfect attendance record.  Conversely, one absence will automatically result in the addition of 00 points.  You cannot miss more than one class session and still pass the course.

Tardies:  IT IS RUDE AND IMPOLITE TO DISTRACT YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS BY COMING IN LATE.  YOU SHOULD SHOW THEM THE SAME COURTESY YOU WOULD EXPECT FOR YOURSELF.  Each of you will be granted two (2) grace tardies.  After that, for every time you are late, I will deduct five (5) points from your final grade.

Textbooks:  The required textbook for this course is William Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra.  I must insist that you use the New Cambridge edition available in the NMSU-A bookstore.

Grading:  Course grades will be determined on the following bases:
 

The grade scale will be as follows: 170-200 = A
150-169 = B
130-149 = C
110-129 = D
000-109 = F

Make-up Work:  Make-up work is discouraged.  If, however, you have a valid reason for missing a quiz or an examination, your instructor will consider giving you an alternate quiz or exam.  In the grading of such an exam, your instructor will take into consideration grammar and mechanics as well as content.  Projects for extra credit will not be accepted.

In Case of Emergency:  If someone in your family needs to contact you in an emergency, use the following telephone numbers:

Daytime    439-3720
Evening     439-3751 or 439-3761

Students with Disabilities:  If you have or believe you have a disability, you may wish to self-identify.  You can do so by providing documentation to the Counselor for Special Populations, Mr. Jim Payne (Phone:  439-3724).  Appropriate accommodations may then be provided for you.

If you have a condition which may affect your ability to exit safely from the premises in an emergency or which may cause an emergency during class, you are encouraged to discuss this in confidence with the instructor and/or the ADA Coordinator.  If you have general questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), call the ADA Coordinator, Doris Lynch, at 439-3717.

Note:  The instructor reserves the right to change or modify any of the above statements/policies with one week's advance notice in class.

NMSU-A Mission:  The mission of the Alamogordo Branch of New Mexico State University, a comprehensive community college, is to:  1) provide quality education that includes academic, technical, vocational, developmental, and career-oriented skills; 2) promote student competence, confidence, and success by providing personal enrichment programs through continued response to the cultural, intellectual, and economic needs of the community; 3) maintain active ties and continuity with the main campus; and 4) afford equal opportunity for individuals who meet admission criteria to receive educational services within the community without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.