Final Course grades, 37.210 Fall 1997. Dr. Jack Child (18Dec97)
These grades use the pseudonym you submitted. (If you forgot yours,
give me a call at 885-2385). The first item after your name is the letter
grade generated by my computer gradebook program, and includes some extra
credit (in the "Participation" category). If there is also a grade
in parenthesis it represents a "bump up" to a somewhat higher
grade due to major extra credit or because I subjectively felt that you
deserved a higher grade than the one generated by the computer. I did not
lower any grades. "Inc" indicates an "Incomplete" grade.
The numerical items after the letter grades are (in order): Overall course
grade (100%); Midterm Exam (100 points, weight 20%); Museum Paper (10 points,
weight 10%); Quizzes (10 points, weight 10%); Antarctica and Falklands/Malvinas
Computer Exercise (10 points, weight 10%); Painter report (10 points, weight
10%); Participation, which includes some credit (15 points, weight 15%);
Final Exam (100 points, weight 25%).
Note that although the grade of "A+" does not exist at American
University, grade inflation leads us to use it here to discriminate between
the very best and the very good students.
Cutoffs: 97 and above=A+; 93-96=A; 90-92=A-; 87-89=B+; 83-86=B; 80-82=B-;
77-79=C+; 73-76=C; 70-72=C-; 60-69=D; 59 and below=F.
After the table below you will find a copy of the "Your Grades"
memo which formed part of your syllabus. If you are unhappy with a grade,
please re-read this memo and honestly answer the question, "Which category
do I fit into"?
BeHere, Won't, B (B+), 85.6, 85 10 7.6 10 9.5 12 78
Beyer, Beyer, D (C), 67.9, 50 8.5 7.2 8 10 7 69
Bolívar, Pico, B (B+), 86.8, 95 10 8.8 8.5 10 9 86
Bond, James, B- (B), 82.8, 88 9 9 8.5 9 8 87
Botín, Botín, B (B+), 86.2, 94 10 8.2 9 9.5 10 83
Buzz, Buzz, C, 74.3, 84 10 7 9.5 8 7 64
Chavez, Patricio, A, 95.3, 99 10 9.5 9 10 14 92
Cucu, Cucu, B, 84.2, 96 9 7 8.5 9.5 10 84
Denali, Denali, A- (A), 92.8, 90 11 8.8 10.5 10 13 86
Dominique, Dominique, A-, 91.7, 92 8 9.5 9.5 10 13 93
Earth, Link, C+ (B-), 78.2, 81 9 8.3 7 7.5 15 61
Gatita, Gatita, C- (C+), 71.5, 72 9.5 5.6 8.5 10 8 62
George, George, B+ (A-), 87.8, 96 10 8.3 9 9 15 69
Glow, Soul, C- (C+), 72.4, 85 8 7.4 8 8 7 68
Hazel, Hazel, B+, 88.2, 96 9 9 9 10 11 84
Helen, Helen, C, 73.8, 83 8 7 9 10 9 57
Hepburn, Audrey, C- (C), 70.8, 80 9 6.5 7 8.5 8 63
Jona, Jona, C+, 77.7, 76 7.5 8.2 9 8.5 10 77
Kahlo, Frida, A-, 90.7, 90 9 9.4 9.5 9.5 14 85
Libre, PR, B (B+), 86.2, 93 9 9.6 9 8.5 9 90
Loco, Perro, C+, 78.6, 83 8 7.7 8.5 7 11 79
Madonna, Madonna, C+ (B-), 77.2, 76 8 7.8 9.5 8 10 75
Martí, José, B (B+), 86.6, 95 9 8.3 9.5 7.5 11 89
McAllister, Samantha, A, 93.1, 91 10 8.4 9.5 10 15 88
McGlinchy, McGlinchy, B-, 81.1, 94 10 8 9 8 7 81
Milk, Milk, B, 83.6, 94 9 8.5 8.5 9 9 83
Mojn, Mojn, B, 84.9, 94 9.5 9.6 9 7 10 84
Nena, Nena, A+, 98.1, 99 10 9.5 10 10 15 95
Neruda, Pablo, B-, 80.2, 87 9 8 8 9.5 11 69
Peach, Peach, B+ (A-), 87.0, 76 10 7.3 9.5 10 14 84
Peo, Peo, B- (B), 82.8, 72 10 7.6 8.5 10 13 77
Perch, Todd, C+ (B-), 78.9, 87 10 6.8 9 9 8 75
Primo, Primo, B- (B), 80.5, 89 8 4.2 9 8.5 12 84
Rastaman, Rastaman, B-, 80.2, 91 7.5 9 8 8.5 8 84
Ric, Ric, B- (B), 82.6, 93 8 7.5 9 7 13 78
Rico, Puerto, B (B+), 86.4, 97 8.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9 84
Ruby, Ruby, B, 85.0, 85 10 8.5 9 8 11 86
Sammy, Sammy, C- (Inc), 70.4, 80 9 5.8 8 70
Sasha, Sasha, B, 84.2, 84 9 8.6 9.5 9 9 89
Snoopy, Snoopy, B, 85.0, 94 8.5 9.2 9 10 8 86
Tateo, Tateo, A- (A), 92.1, 94 9 9 9 10 13 93
Wa, Wa, A- (A), 92.2, 97 8.5 9 8.5 9 15 91
Yocomo, Coco, A-, 91.4, 95 8.5 8.4 9 9.5 14 92
Zarpe, Zarpe, B+ (A), 88.4, 88 9 8.8 9 9 15 80
TO: My students FROM: Dr Jack Child, Dept of Language
and Foreign Studies
SUBJECT: Your grades
I would like to share with you some characteristics I have observed
over the years which can be associated with certain levels of grades.
Students who get top grades (A, A-, B+) generally:
Have a sense of excitement over the discovery and sharing of ideas and
knowledge.
Turn in high-quality written work which reflects careful research, good
planning, well thought-out arguments, originality, and freshness. They stay
within stated page limits. Their bibliographies are solid and their footnotes
carefully used. Their final product is typed and readable.
Complete all assigned readings (required and recommended) on time, and
reflect this in their exams, written work, and class participation. They
review carefully and productively.
Attend all classes, and offer an explanation voluntarily if they ever
are absent. They make up any work they miss if absent.
Participate actively and enthusiastically in class discussions. They
ask questions on a regular basis, and their ideas are original and stimulating.
They challenge the conventional wisdom. They summarize each author's principal
argument and their reaction to it (note cards are good).
Consider doing an extra credit project, and/or the "Community Service
Learning Project".
Come by my office every once in a while, even when there is no problem
or specific question.
Students who get middle grades (B, B-, C+, C) generally:
Turn in acceptable written work. They meet deadlines or explain why,
and watch their bibliographies and footnotes. Their work is readable and
typed.
Complete all of the assigned readings and most of the recommended ones.
Attend most classes, and explain excessive absences.
Participate in class discussions, and ask occasional questions.
Come by my office if there is a problem.
Students who get low and failing grades (C-, D, F) generally:
Don't turn in their assigned work, turn it in late without an adequate
explanation, or prior permission. Their work is of poor quality and shows
inadequate research, documentation, thought and originality. It is poorly
presented (untidy and handwritten).
Complete only part of the required readings and none of the recommended.
Cut many classes without any explanation. No make-up work is attempted.
Are passive in class and avoid participation. When called on, are not
familiar with the material. Ask no questions, take poor notes, and accept
new ideas and opinions without challenging them.
Avoid coming by my office, even when there is a problem.
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