How is your grade calculated?

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Your grade for this course is determined by your performance on
  • 5 tests (30%)
  • a final exam (21%)
  • 5 assignments (44%)
  • class/campus participation (5%)
Exams
5 tests 140 pts
Final (take home) 100 pts
Assignments
Dining at Home 10 pts
Tell a Story 30 pts
Taste New Foods 40 pts
Go Shopping 50 pts
Interview an Immigrant 75 pts
Class/Campus Participation

- contribute to class content by sharing knowledge & experiences & asking insightful questions

- follow class rules

- attend 2 different campus cultural events

Class Attendance
Regular class attendance is expected. Attendance will be taken at each class.

Students should report (by email or phone) absences due to minor, short-term illnesses before the affected class, if possible.

See University Attendance Policies for other absences.

Grade % Grade %
A 93 -100 C 73 - 76.9
A- 90 - 92.9 C- 70 - 72.9
B+ 87 - 89.9 D+ 67 - 69.9
B 83 - 86.9 D 63 - 66.9
B- 80 - 82.9 D- 60 - 62.9
C+ 77 - 79.9 F <60
Penalty Box
Late assignments will automatically receive the next lower grade (e,g, B+ becomes a B)
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