Bruce Makoto Arnold, PhD
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Class Level1000200030004000
Essay?Yes; 3-4 pages.With high B option: no; otherwise: yes; ~5 pagesYes; length dependsAssuredly
High B option?NoMaybeMaybe, but probably notMaybe, but probably not
Pages read per week?~50~75~100Depends on structure of class
Attendance taken?NoNoNoNo
No. of tests?Usually 3Usually 1 (final), maybe 2.DependsDepends
Comprehensive Final?Yes, but only for final test essayYesDependsDepends
Primary Sources?PerhapsSometimesProbablyAssuredly
Will teach how to write essay?YesYesYes, but you will have to do some work on your ownYes, but you will have to do even more work on your own
Essay grading rubric included?YesYesYesYes
Citations needed? What kind?Yes, usually parentheticalYes, usually parentheticalYes, usually Chicago footnoteYes, usually Chicago footnote
Topic outlines given?Posted, but not handed outPosted, but not handed outMaybeMaybe
Help available for rough drafts?Intro: via e-mail; the rest during office hoursIntro: via e-mail; the rest during office hoursIntro: via e-mail; the rest during office hoursIntro: via e-mail; the rest during office hours
Can't make office hours; can schedule appointment?YesYesYesYes
Original research required?NoYes, usually in form of a group or small individual projectProbablyYes
Will provide notes if I miss a class?NoNoIf asking this question, might not be ready for 3000-level courseIf asking this question, might not be ready for 4000-level course
Will loan final book out if I don't follow advice and get the final book well in advance?NoNo""
Will accept e-mailed assay as "proof" of completion?No; hard copy onlyNo; hard copy only""
Will accept e-mailed essays etc?No; hard copy onlyNo; hard copy only""
Easy A?Up to studentUp to student""
Responsibility to ensure information/assignments understood?StudentStudent""
Bargain/Negotiate for grade?NoNo""
Disrespectful/Passive-Aggressive behavior change grade?NoNo""
Disrespectful/Passive-Aggressive "teach" professor a "lesson?"No; will provide laughs at coolerNo; will provide laughs at cooler""
Suitable for student who wants to coast?MaybeWith high B option, maybe; otherwise no""
Suitable for student who cannot handle honest assessment of work?Could beProbably not""
Professor will sing showtunes?Probably notIf you're unlucky""
Tests/assignments designed for students' comfort?NoNo""
Class designed to allow students to dictate tone and tenor of class?NoNo""
Class designed to boost students' self esteem?Up to studentUp to student""
Grade based on some sort of anti-student conspiracy?NoNo""
Grade based on a student's effort?No; accomplishments onlyNo; accomplishments only""
Grade will accurately reflect student's opinion of own work?No; accomplishments onlyNo; accomplishments only""
Why not?Not how it worksNot how it works""
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  • Profile
    • Home
    • About
    • CV >
      • Education
      • Publications
      • Scholarly Interests
      • Courses Offered
      • Digital Humanities
    • Cheers and Jeers >
      • In Writing
      • Thanks-in-Gifts
      • Cheers in Cheesecake!
    • Miscellany >
      • Self-Aggrandizement
      • My Hosts File
  • Current, Prospective, and Former Students
    • Current Students >
      • Frequently Asked Quesitons
      • Can You Help Me Proof My Essay?
      • Materials from Previous Classes >
        • U.S. History to 1877
        • U.S. History From 1877
        • History of Childhood
        • History of Modern [U.S.] Education
        • Asian American History
      • Student Wiki
      • How-To Documents and Videos
    • Prospective Students >
      • Undergraduate
      • Graduate
      • Can I Study With You via Distance Education?
      • Grades Given in the Past
    • Former Students
  • Publications
    • Books
    • Articles and Book Chapters
    • Dissertation and Theses
    • Grey Matter (Presentations, etc)
    • Online Projects
  • Contact