I have tabulated the results of the textbook questionnaire. Here they are:
Total replies: 14
Do you have the required textbooks? Yes: 7 No: 6 Illegible: 1
Have you completed all the reading assignments? Yes: 2 No: 11 Illegible: 1
These results are very disappointing to me. This is an elective class, and the only reason to take it is if you want to learn the material. Our class activities are intended to be completed after you have done the reading on the subject, and will largely be a waste of time if you are unprepared. I do not want to spend class time covering material that you should have read outside of class. Our time in class is limited and valuable, and we can get more out of it if everyone is prepared to fully participate.
The library on campus will be open on Monday and Tuesday from 9am to 5pm. If you don’t have your books, I suggest you use that time to come in and do the reading.
