Course Syllabus

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NOTICE

THEATRE SURVEY

THE 2000-OW65

Spring 2021

NOTE: This course is 100% 'Asynchronous' and We do NOT meet virtually with Zoom Class Sessions. 

Instructor: Jim Brown

• Office: Theatre 222
• Phone: 407-823-2862
• Email: james.brown@ucf.edu
• Office Hours: By appointment scheduled through Email.

Jim Brown’s General Availability

• Available EVERY WEEKDAY.
• Available Monday - Wednesday - Friday: 9:00 to 11:00
• Available Tuesday & Thursday: 2:00 to 4:00
• Available SATURDAY by Appointment.

Jim Brown's Virtual Office

https://ucf.zoom.us/j/2833839154?pwd=c0tid09LWXZhOTdMS29GMTZZWlZUUT09

• Meeting ID: 283 383 9154
• Passcode: 1g364j

Course Description:

• An overview of the art and craft of theatre.
• 3 Credit hours
• Gordon Rule Course

Course Objectives:

• To provide students with an introduction to the collaborative art of theatre
• To provide an introduction to the history of theatre
• To introduce a method of evaluating a theatrical production

Students should be able to:

• Identify various types of theatrical performance.
• Read a play for story, style, and genre.
• Critique a performance of a play or musical.
• Understand the process of creating a theatrical production.
• Understand the cultural context of various genres of western theatre.

Course Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites.

Academic Activity / Financial Aid Alert:
Faculty are required to document students’ academic activity at the beginning of each course. In order to document that you began this course, please complete the Required Discussion by the end of the first week of classes. Failure to do so may result in a delay in the disbursement of your financial aid.

UCF is required to comply with a federal financial aid regulation that states that in order to receive federal aid, students must be actively academically engaged (according to a federal definition) in each course in which they are enrolled. Without verification of this engagement, students will not receive their aid.

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Required Textbook: The Essential Theatre

by Oscar Gross Brockett, Robert J. Ball, John Fleming, Anderw Carlson · Cengage Wadsworth · ISBN: 978-1-305-41107-4

The ISBN above is for the new 11^th edition.

Please be sure to obtain your textbook as soon as possible. There are no reading assignments from the book in the first week so you will have time to obtain or order your textbook.

Required Plays: You will be required to experience 2 theatrical performances (available online).

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Course Requirements

IMPORTANT: Please look under the 'ASSIGNMENTS' Tab to understand the  sequence of the Course Assignments and their DUE DATES AND TIMES.

The Course consists of the following Components:

• Discussions - 2
  
• Textbook Quizzes - 9
  
• Performance Response Papers - 2
  
• General Education Program (GEP) Assessment Quizzes - These Quizzes are Optional but are encouraged to improve the Course and General Education Program.
• Note: There is NO Final Exam for this Course.
• Note: There is NO 'Extra Credit' for this Course.

IMPORTANT: Please look under the 'ASSIGNMENTS' Tab to understand the  sequence of the Course Assignments and their DUE DATES AND TIMES.

Course Requirements: Textbook Quizzes

1. The Course consists of a series of Textbook Quizzes that may be taken in the Student's own timing during the Semester. The required content to complete the quizzes is found in our required textbook. Understanding the content of the Textbook Chapters is required to be successful in fulfilling the requirements of the Theatre Performance Responses. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that Students complete the Quizzes before beginning to write their Performance Responses. Be sure to always 'look ahead' for what is required and when it is due.

IMPORTANT: Please look under the 'ASSIGNMENTS' Tab to understand the  sequence of the Course Assignments and their DUE DATES AND TIMES.

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Course Requirements: Performance Response Papers & Observing Theatre Performances

IMPORTANT: Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic you will only be required to observe theatrical performance that have been recorded on video and can be observed virtually on the internet. Your safety and well-being will not be compromised in any way. Further details are described below.

You are required to observe and respond to 2 'virtual' theatrical performances during the semester from the list of performances below.

• These may be either a Play or a Musical.
• Specific Internet Links are provided below so that you may access each performance to observe.
• You may only observe performances from the list below.
• See details below regarding Due Dates and Times.

 

List of Plays & Musicals for Performance Responses                                                                               

Note: The Internet Links for each Play and Musical is included further below.

Plays                                                  

1. Buried Child
2. Cyrano de Bergerac
3. Indecent
4. Long Day’s Journey into Night
5. Present Laughter
6. Romeo and Juliet
7. The Woodsman

Musicals                                            

1. Daddy Long Legs
2. Falsettos
3. She Loves Me
4. The Pirates of Penzance

NOTE: You may Observe and Respond ONLY to the performance choices listed. NO OTHER performances will be considered for this course. No exceptions. If you respond to a performance other than those listed, you will receive a '0' for that assignment. No exceptions.

LINKS for each of the Plays and Musicals are provided below:

• 'Click' on the link below for your desired Play or Musical.
• The link will take you to the 'Alexander Street' streaming platform.
• Locate the 'University of Central Florida' log in.
• Enter your UCF N.I.D. and UCF P.I.D. - just as you do when you log into Webcourses.

Plays

Buried Child: https://video-alexanderstreet-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/watch/buried-child

Cyrano de Bergerac: https://video-alexanderstreet-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/watch/cyrano-de-bergerac-2

Indecent: https://video-alexanderstreet-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/watch/indecent

Long Day’s Journey Into Night: https://video-alexanderstreet-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/watch/long-day-s-journey-into-night-2

Present Laughter: https://video-alexanderstreet-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/watch/present-laughter

Romeo and Juliet: https://video-alexanderstreet-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/watch/romeo-and-juliet-5

The Woodsman: https://video-alexanderstreet-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/watch/the-woodsman

Musicals

Daddy Long Legs: https://video-alexanderstreet-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/watch/daddy-long-legs

Falsettos: https://video-alexanderstreet-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/watch/falsettos

She Loves Me: https://video-alexanderstreet-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/watch/she-loves-me

The Pirates of Penzance: https://video-alexanderstreet-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/watch/the-pirates-of-penzance-2?context=channel:theatre-in-video

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Course Requirements for Performance Response Papers 1 and 2

Observe a virtual theatre performance and write a performance response paper.

Please READ and SAVE to your files the Performance Response Tips Performance Response Tips.docx page AND the Assignment Rubric found under the 'Assignments' tab for guidance.

NOTE: Be sure and save a PROGRAM from the Production for you to refer back to while writing your response. Much of the required information for the response will be found in the Program.*

* NOTE: While observing performances virtually during the Covid-19 Pandemic, information regarding the Production Team and Cast will be provided in either the opening or closing credits during the video presentation.

PAPER STRUCTURE: The paper MUST include at least ONE PARAGRAPH addressing EACH of the TOPICS listed below (as outlined in the Grading Rubric) and include Vocabulary and Terms from the reading as appropriate.

I require a Minimum of 250 words for EACH TOPIC PARAGRAPH of the Performance Response, and spelling, grammar, and clarity of writing will be considered in grading. If you do not include a minimum of 250 words for each topic paragraph, you may receive a '0' for that component of the assignment. (Note: The 'Header' is NOT a Topic Paragraph)

1. HEADER: Your Name, Show Title, Theatre Name, Date Attended, Time Attended.
2. INTRODUCTION: Give a Synopsis of the Story of the Play or Musical. You MUST include the NAME of who wrote the original SCRIPT of the Play or Musical. If a Musical, you MUST include the NAME of the Composer and the Lyricist.
3. DIRECTION: (also include Music/Vocal Direction and Choreography for a Musical). You MUST include the NAME of the Director, and Music/Vocal Directors, and Choreographer if a Musical.
4. ACTING: You MUST include the NAMES of the Actors of any Characters you discuss in your response.
5. SCENIC DESIGN: You MUST include the NAME of the Scenic Designer.
6. COSTUME DESIGN: You MUST include the NAME of the Costume Designer.
7. LIGHTING DESIGN: You MUST include the NAME of the Lighting Designer.
8. SOUND DESIGN: You MUST include the NAME of the Sound Designer.
9. MEANING, IMPACT, and/or LESSON of the PRODUCTION:
10. STUDENT'S PERSONAL RESPONSE and OPINION of the PRODUCTION:

I require a Minimum of 250 words for EACH TOPIC PARAGRAPH of the Performance Response, and spelling, grammar, and clarity of writing will be considered in grading. If you do not include a minimum of 250 words for each topic paragraph, you may receive a '0' for that component of the assignment. (Note: The 'Header' is NOT a Topic Paragraph).

Your observations MUST be written in your own words (this is not a research paper) based on what you experienced at the performance. As with all assignments in this class your writing must be your own and proper citation of any information quoted is required. 

HEADER: Please include the following information in the 'Header' of your paper:

• Your Name
• Show Name
• Theatre Name
• Date Observed

DUE DATES & TIMES

• Performance Response Paper 1 MUST be received before: 11:59 pm MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021.
  
• Performance Response Paper 2 MUST be received before: 11:59 pm MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2021. 

No Late Responses will be accepted after the Due Date and Time. A response that is not received by the due date and time will receive a '0' for the assignment.

Note: The Course Requirement is that a response must be Submitted AND Received by the required due date and time; A response that is Submitted but not Received by the required due date and time will not be accepted by the Webcourses system and will receive a '0' on that response assignment. Slow internet connections, technical delays, etc. will NOT validate a response that is not received by the required due date and time. PLAN AHEAD and SUBMIT EARLY.

NOTE: All responses must be sent through Webcourses and not through my UCF Email. Any response sent to my UCF Email and not through Webcourses will not be accepted and will receive a '0' for the assignment.

REMEMBER: "Always Verify and Confirm" that your Assignment Submission has been successfully transmitted and Received by Webcourses BEFORE you walk away from your computer. Remember: "An Assignment is not 'finished' until it has been 'Received' by the Professor."

NOTE: The Information above regarding Requirements for Theatre Performance Attendance and Requirements for Performance Response Papers 1 and 2 has been duplicated in each of the Assignments for Papers 1 & 2.

IMPORTANT: Please look under the 'ASSIGNMENTS' Tab to understand the  sequence of the Course Assignments and their DUE DATES AND TIMES.

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General Assessment Program (GEP) Assessment Quizzes

There are 3 preliminary General Assessment Program (GEP) Quizzes that should be taken at the BEGINNING of the course, and 3 post GEP Assessment Quizzes that should be taken near the END of the course. These quizzes assist in evaluating effectiveness in a GEP course and DO NOT affect your grade in this class. Please DO take the quizzes, as they are very easy, they give you a bit of practice in accessing the course functions, acclimating to the theatrical terms used in the course, and they reflect your growth in the class.

The GEP Assessment Quizzes can be found under the QUIZZES Tab towards the bottom of the page where they are listed under 'Practice Quizzes'.

• The Preliminary GEP Assessment Quizzes are available at the beginning of the Course.
• The Post GEP Assessment Quizzes are available at the middle of the Course. 

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Theatre Etiquette

The basis of theatre etiquette is respect. Respect should be given to the actors on stage, the crew behind the scenes, your fellow audience members, and the staff working the event. Below are a few things that you can do to display proper theatre etiquette:

• Be on Time. As a general rule of thumb, it is recommended to arrive at the theatre at least 30-45 minutes before show time. This allows time to get parked, pick up your ticket, use the restroom before the show starts, and find your seat.
• Some shows do not allow entry to the theatre after the show has begun. Most theatres have a no refund policy and do not allow for tickets to be exchanged after the show has started.

• • If the show does allow for late seating, you will not be allowed to enter the theatre until a time that is not disruptive to the show and the audience members (this could be only a few minutes to wait, or you may have to wait until intermission if there is one for the show). You will likely be seated at a seat different from the one you originally purchased.
• Make sure that your phone and any other electronic devices are turned off during the show. Cell phones interrupt the performance and are distracting to your fellow audience members AND the actors on stage.
• Photography and video recording is not permitted. This is due to copyright laws.
• When things go wrong... Are you lost, or having trouble finding parking? Is someone sitting in your seat? Reach out to the box office staff or an usher and ask for help! They are there to help you have the best experience possible. Please be calm and courteous, and fully explain the issue with as much details as possible so that they can help you in the best way.
• Ushers – many of the local theatres rely on the support of volunteers for their ushers and box office staff. Our ushers and box office staff here at Theatre UCF are all students. If something does come up, please treat the ushers and Box Office staff with respect and give them the opportunity to make the situation right. They want you to have a great experience!

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Required Technology:

• You will need to have access to a computer with an internet connection to access webcourses.
• You will need to have access to a computer with an internet connection to access streaming platforms to observe performances.
• Technical assistance is provided by OnlineSupport@UCF 
• Please contact Webcourses if/when you have difficulties navigating the courses or quizzes.
  

Gordon Rule: 'Theatre Survey' - THE 2000 - is a Gordon Rule Writing Course. Successful completion fulfills the expectations of The University of Central Florida’s definition of “College-Level Writing” as follows:

The Common Program Oversight Committee will certify as Gordon Rule any course that can prove that four assignments of college-level writing (as defined below) will be part of the course. (In a course with multiple sections, all sections must meet the new Gordon Rule criteria for the course to be an authorized Gordon Rule writing course.)

1. The writing will have a clearly defined central idea or thesis.
2. It will provide adequate support for that idea.
3. It will be organized clearly and logically.
4. It will show awareness of the conventions of standard written English.
5. It will be formatted or presented in an appropriate way.

Evaluation and Grading:

I will use a 100 point grading scale with plus/minus (+/-) rankings:

• 100%-93% = A
• 92%-90% = A-
• 89%-87% = B+
• 86%-83% = B
• 82%-80% = B-
• 79%-77% = C+
• 76%-73% = C
• 72%-70% = C-
• 69%-87% = D+
• 66%-63% = D
• 62%-60% = D-
• 59% and below = F

Points Possible for Course Assignments:

• Required Discussions: 2 Required Discussions - 50 Points Each Discussion = 100 Total Points.
• Performance Responses Papers: 2 Response - 100 Points Each Response = 200 Total Points.
• Quizzes: 9 Quizzes - 10 or 15 Points Each Quiz = 100 Total Points.
• Total Possible Points for Course = 400 Total Possible Points for Course.

Extra Credit:

• I do not offer Extra Credit for this Course.
• I do not 'Round Up' Grades.
• The Time and Opportunity to Improve your Grade is BEFORE Assignments are Due and NOT After.

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NOTE: This Syllabus is Subject to Revision at any time by Announcement of the Instructor.

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Policies

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A. Statements Regarding COVID-19

To protect members of our community, everyone is required to wear a facial covering inside all common spaces including classrooms. Students who choose not to wear facial coverings will be asked to leave the classroom by the instructor. If they refuse to leave the classroom or put on a facial covering, they may be considered disruptive (please see the Golden RuleLinks to an external site.Links to an external site. for student behavior expectations). Faculty have the right to cancel class if the safety and well-being of class members are in jeopardy. Students will be responsible for the material that would have been covered in class as provided by the instructor.  

Depending on the course of the pandemic during the semester, the university may make changes to the way classes are offered. If that happens, please look for announcements or messages in Webcourses@UCF or Knights email about changes specific to this course.

COVID-19 and Illness Notification – Students who believe they may have a COVID-19 diagnosis should contact UCF Student Health Services (407-823-2509) so proper contact tracing procedures can take place.

Students should not come to campus if they are ill, are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID, or if anyone living in their residence has tested positive or is sick with COVID-19 symptoms. CDC guidance for COVID-19 symptoms is located here: (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.))

Students should contact their instructor(s) as soon as possible if they miss class for any illness reason to discuss reasonable adjustments that might need to be made. When possible, students should contact their instructor(s) before missing class.

In Case of Faculty Illness – If the instructor falls ill during the semester, there may be changes to this course, including having a backup instructor take over the course. Please look for announcements or mail in Webcourses@UCF or Knights email for any alterations to this course.

Course Accessibility and Disability COVID-19 Supplemental Statement – Accommodations may need to be added or adjusted should this course shift from an on-campus to a remote format. Students with disabilities should speak with their instructor and should contact sas@ucf.edu to discuss specific accommodations for this or other courses.

Integrity, scholarship, community, creativity, and excellence are the core values that guide our conduct, performance, and decisions.

Integrity

I will practice and defend academic and personal honesty.

Scholarship

I will cherish and honor learning as a fundamental purpose of my membership in the UCF community.

Community

I will promote an open and supportive campus environment by respecting the rights and contributions of every individual.

Creativity

I will use my talents to enrich the human experience.

Excellence

I will strive toward the highest standards of performance in any endeavor I undertake.

Ethics statement

As reflected in the UCF creed, integrity and scholarship are core values that should guide our conduct and decisions as members of the UCF community. Plagiarism and cheating contradict these values, and so are very serious academic offenses. Penalties can include a failing grade in an assignment or in the course, or suspension or expulsion from the university. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with and follow the University’s Rules of Conduct (see http://www.osc.sdes.ucf.edu/).

Academic Integrity/Plagiarism

Many incidents of plagiarism result from students’ lack of understanding about what constitutes plagiarism. However, you are expected to familiarize yourself with UCF’s policy on plagiarism. All work you submit must be your own scholarly and creative efforts.  UCF’s Golden Rule defines plagiarism as follows: “whereby another’s work is used or appropriated without any indication of the source, thereby attempting to convey the impression that such work is the student’s own.”

Similarly, please see an Ethics statement.

Responses to Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism, or Cheating

UCF faculty members have a responsibility for your education and the value of a UCF degree, and so seek to prevent unethical behavior and when necessary respond to infringements of academic integrity. Penalties can include a failing grade in an assignment or in the course, suspension or expulsion from the university, and/or a "Z Designation" on a student's official transcript indicating academic dishonesty, where the final grade for this course will be preceded by the letter Z. For more information about the Z Designation, see http://z.ucf.edu/.

 For more information about UCF's Rules of Conduct, see http://www.osc.sdes.ucf.edu/.

 

Attendance Policy: UCF honors religious holidays for all faiths so please plan your schedules so that you can complete the weekly assignments by 11:59 on the Sunday ending each week. Late work will not be accepted.

 

Course Accessibility Statement

It is my goal that this class be an accessible and welcoming experience for all students, including those with disabilities that may impact learning in this class. If anyone believes the design of this course poses barriers to effectively participating and/or demonstrating learning in this course, please meet with me (with or without a Student Accessibility Services (SAS) accommodation letter) to discuss reasonable options or adjustments. During our discussion, I may suggest the possibility/necessity of your contacting SAS (Ferrell Commons 185; 407-823-2371; sas@ucf.edu) to talk about academic accommodations. You are welcome to talk to me at any point in the semester about course design concerns, but it is always best if we can talk at least one week prior to the need for any modifications.

Webcourses

Webcourses is an online course management system (accessed through my.ucf.edu and then the "Online Course Tools" tab) which will be used as a medium for turning in assignments and a forum for communicating with your teammates. Under the "Discussion" section, you will have a designated forum section. My recommendation is to check Webcourses every 2-3 days for updates from your teammates or myself.

Student Grades

Graded tests and materials in this course will be returned individually only by request. You can access your scores at any time using the Grades section of Webcourses@UCF.

Technology/Software Requirements

Students will be expected to have access to a computer frequently, as all writing assignments used will be typed out and not handwritten. The software you use to write your assignments is irrelevant, as long as you follow my writing guidelines outlined later in my syllabus. I recommend to have access to a computer weekly.

Internet Usage

You will be expected to have daily access to the internet and email, since I will be emailing you constantly about assignment updates, additions and changes. All students at UCF are required to obtain a Knight's Email account and check it regularly for official university communications. If you do not own a computer, there are computer accessible to you in all UCF's computer labs, and most computer labs have computers connected to the internet. For further information on computer labs, please see the following website: http://registrar.sdes.ucf.edu/webguide/index_quickfind.aspx.

University Course Requirements

This course may count as a GEP Humanities requirement and a Diversity requirement for some majors. For more information about GEP and Diversity requirements, please see the current course catalog (http://www.ucf.edu/catalog/current/) for Diversity and GEP course requirements.

Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Central Florida considers the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff to be a strength and critical to its educational mission. UCF expects every member of the university community to contribute to an inclusive and respectful culture for all in its classrooms, work environments, and at campus events. Dimensions of diversity can include sex, race, age, national origin, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, intellectual and physical ability, sexual orientation, income, faith and non-faith perspectives, socio-economic class, political ideology, education, primary language, family status, military experience, cognitive style, and communication style. The individual intersection of these experiences and characteristics must be valued in our community.

Title IX prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual misconduct, sexual violence, sexual harassment, and retaliation. If you or someone you know has been harassed or assaulted, you can find resources available to support the victim, including confidential resources and information concerning reporting options at www.shield.ucf.edu and http://cares.sdes.ucf.edu/.

If there are aspects of the design, instruction, and/or experiences within this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or accurate assessment of achievement, please notify the instructor as soon as possible and/or contact Student Accessibility Services.

For more information on diversity and inclusion, Title IX, accessibility, or UCF’s complaint processes contact:

• Title IX – EO/AA - http://www.eeo.ucf.edu/ & askanadvocate@ucf.edu
• Disability Accommodation – Student Accessibility Services - http://sas.sdes.ucf.edu/ & sas@ucf.edu
• Diversity and Inclusion Training and Events – diversity.ucf.edu
• Student Bias Grievances – Just Knights response team - http://jkrt.sdes.ucf.edu/
• UCF Compliance and Ethics Office - http://compliance.ucf.edu/ & complianceandethics@ucf.edu
• Ombuds Office - http://www.ombuds.ucf.edu

Online Learning

Online learning is not for everyone; some people may not be able to manage a course that does not meet face to face to learn. Online learning requires lots of planning and self-pacing so that you may be successful in my course. Since I will be covering a significant amount of material over the semester, I would highly recommend treating this course like a regular lecture course, and keeping up with lectures and assignments. Late work will not be accepted so be sure to do your assignments before each Sunday at 11:59PM.

University Writing Center

• Colbourn Hall 105
• Satellite Locations: Main Library, Rosen Library, Online
• 407-823-2197
• http://uwc.cah.ucf.edu/

The University Writing Center (UWC) offers writing support to students from first-year to graduate in every discipline. Tutors provide help at every stage of the writing process, including understanding assignments, researching, drafting, revising, incorporating sources, and learning to proofread and edit. The UWC’s purpose is not merely to fix or edit papers, but to teach writing strategies that can be applied to any writing situation. Consultations are available for individuals and small groups. You may schedule a 45-minute appointment by clicking the Success Resources tab on Webcourses, calling the UWC at 407-823-2197, or through the UWC website.

Email (Knightsmail) Policy

In this class our official mode of communication is through email located inside Webcourses. All communication between student and instructor and between student and student should be respectful and professional. It is the student's responsibility to check the "coursemail" tool frequently. You may also wish to create a Knight's Email account at www.knightsemail.ucf.edu for separate official communication from the university.

UCF Cares

During your UCF career, you may experience challenges including struggles with academics, finances, or your personal well-being. UCF has a multitude of resources available to all students. Please visit UCFCares.com if you are seeking resources and support, or if you are worried about a friend or classmate. Free services and information are included for a variety of student concerns, including but not limited to alcohol use, bias incidents, mental health concerns, and financial challenges. You can also e-mail ucfcares@ucf.edu with questions or for additional assistance. You can reach a UCF Cares staff member between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. by calling 407-823-5607. If you are in immediate distress, please call Counseling and Psychological Services to speak directly with a counselor 24/7 at 407-823-2811, or please call 911.

UCF Core Policy Statements

• See section 8 of UCF Policy 4-403.1, “Required Elements of the Course Syllabus”.
• http://fctl.ucf.edu/teachingandlearningresources/coursedesign/syllabus/statements.php
• As Students of UCF, the Department of Theatre, and this Course, Students agree to be aware and abide by the following statements (as is appropriate for each topic). Please See Below.

1. Academic Integrity

Students should familiarize themselves with UCF’s Rules of Conduct at http://osc.sdes.ucf.edu/process/roc According to Section 1, “Academic Misconduct,” students are prohibited from engaging in

1. Unauthorized assistance: Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or study aids in any academic exercise unless specifically authorized by the instructor of record. The unauthorized possession of examination or course-related material also constitutes cheating.
2. Communication to another through written, visual, electronic, or oral means: The presentation of material which has not been studied or learned, but rather was obtained through someone else’s efforts and used as part of an examination, course assignment, or project.
3. Commercial Use of Academic Material: Selling of course material to another person, student, and/or uploading course material to a third-party vendor without authorization or without the express written permission of the university and the instructor. Course materials include but are not limited to class notes, Instructor’s PowerPoints, course syllabi, tests, quizzes, labs, instruction sheets, homework, study guides, handouts, etc.
4. Falsifying or misrepresenting the student’s own academic work.
5. Plagiarism: Using or appropriating another’s work without any indication of the source, thereby attempting to convey the impression that such work is the student’s own.
6. Multiple Submissions: Submitting the same academic work for credit more than once without the express written permission of the instructor.
7. Helping another violate academic behavior standards.

For more information about Academic Integrity, consult the International Center for Academic Integrity
http://academicintegrity.org (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

For more information about plagiarism and misuse of sources, see “Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism: The WPA Statement on Best Practices” http://wpacouncil.org/node/9 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Responses to Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism, or Cheating
Students should also familiarize themselves with the procedures for academic misconduct in UCF’s student handbook, The Golden Rule http://goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/docs/goldenrule.pdf UCF faculty members have a responsibility for students’ education and the value of a UCF degree, and so seek to prevent unethical behavior and when necessary respond to academic misconduct. Penalties can include a failing grade in an assignment or in the course, suspension or expulsion from the university, and/or a “Z Designation” on a student’s official transcript indicating academic dishonesty, where the final grade for this course will be preceded by the letter Z. For more information about the Z Designation, see http://goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/zgrade

2. Course Accessibility Statement

The University of Central Florida is committed to providing access and inclusion for all persons with disabilities. Students with disabilities who need disability-related access in this course should contact the professor as soon as possible. Students should also connect with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) http://sas.sdes.ucf.edu/ (Ferrell Commons 185, sas@ucf.edu, phone 407-823-2371). Through Student Accessibility Services, a Course Accessibility Letter may be created and sent to professors, which informs faculty of potential access and accommodations that might be reasonable. Determining reasonable access and accommodations requires consideration of the course design, course learning objectives and the individual academic and course barriers experienced by the student.

3. Campus Safety Statement

Emergencies on campus are rare, but if one should arise during class, everyone needs to work together. Students should be aware of their surroundings and familiar with some basic safety and security concepts.

• In case of an emergency, dial 911 for assistance.
• Every UCF classroom contains an emergency procedure guide posted on a wall near the door. Students should make a note of the guide’s physical location and review the online version at http://emergency.ucf.edu/emergency_guide.html
• Students should know the evacuation routes from each of their classrooms and have a plan for finding safety in case of an emergency.
• If there is a medical emergency during class, students may need to access a first-aid kit or AED (Automated External Defibrillator). To learn where those are located, see http://www.ehs.ucf.edu/AEDlocations-UCF (click on link from menu on left).
• To stay informed about emergency situations, students can sign up to receive UCF text alerts by going to https://my.ucf.edu and logging in. Click on “Student Self Service” located on the left side of the screen in the toolbar, scroll down to the blue “Personal Information” heading on the Student Center screen, click on “UCF Alert”, fill out the information, including e-mail address, cell phone number, and cell phone provider, click “Apply” to save the changes, and then click “OK.”
• Students with special needs related to emergency situations should speak with their instructors outside of class.
• To learn about how to manage an active-shooter situation on campus or elsewhere, consider viewing this video (<You CAN Survive an Active Shooter (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. >).

Campus Safety Statement for Students in Online-Only Courses
Though most emergency situations are primarily relevant to courses that meet in person, such incidents can also impact online students, either when they are on or near campus to participate in other courses or activities or when their course work is affected by off-campus emergencies. The following policies apply to courses in online modalities.

• To stay informed about emergency situations, students can sign up to receive UCF text alerts by going to https://my.ucf.edu and logging in. Click on “Student Self Service” located on the left side of the screen in the toolbar, scroll down to the blue “Personal Information” heading on the Student Center screen, click on “UCF Alert”, fill out the information, including e-mail address, cell phone number, and cell phone provider, click “Apply” to save the changes, and then click “OK.”
• Students with special needs related to emergency situations should speak with their instructors outside of class.

4. Make-Up Assignments for Authorized University Events or Co-curricular Activities

Students who represent the university in an authorized event or activity (for example, student-athletes) and who are unable to meet a course deadline due to a conflict with that event must provide the instructor with documentation in advance to arrange a make-up. No penalty will be applied. For more information, see the UCF policy at http://policies.ucf.edu/documents/4-401.1MakeupAssignmentsForAuthorizedUniversityEventsOrCocurricularActivities.pdf

5. Religious Observances

Students must notify their instructor in advance if they intend to miss class for a religious observance. For more information, see the UCF policy at http://regulations.ucf.edu/chapter5/documents/5.020ReligiousObservancesFINALOct17.pdf

6. Deployed Active Duty Military Students

Students who are deployed active duty military and/or National Guard personnel and require accommodation should contact their instructors as soon as possible after the semester begins and/or after they receive notification of deployment to make related arrangements.

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Syllabus and Schedule are subject to change at any time by Announcement of the Instructor

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