ATTENDANCE AND TARDINESS
You are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Greater than two unexcused absences warrant a fail. Tardiness counts as 1/3rd of an unexcused absence. If you are unable to attend a class, notify us before that class. If you are ill and need to miss more than a week of classes, you must speak to the Health & Wellness Office in order to get an excused absence. We will not look at doctor’s notes, both for your health privacy reasons and because we cannot verify the authenticity or content of the notes. Please also note that classes begin at 16:45 sharp; unless we specifically indicate to the contrary, you may not use a mobile or laptop in class; and you may not make a personal recording of the class.
ABSENCE EXCEPTIONS
Observance of Religious Holidays: You may miss class for the observance of religious holidays. If you anticipate being absent because of religious observance, notify me in advance so we can create a plan for making up missed work. For more on this policy: https://www.nyu.edu/about/policies-guidelines-compliance/policies-and-guidelines/university-calendar-policy-on-religious-holidays.html
Competitions, Conferences, Presentations: You are permitted to be absent from classes to participate in competitions, conferences, and presentations, either at home or out of town, as approved by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. Review the Undergraduate Bulletin for the conditions you must meet to obtain approval for this kind of absence.
Illness: When students are ill, they are expected to notify professors in advance of class, if at all possible. If the instructor determines that it is an excused absence then the student should negotiate with the professor the time and place for make-up of assignments, tests and/or examinations missed. Students who have been seriously ill, hospitalized and/or miss more than a week of classes due to medical reasons, should contact their academic advisor to discuss appropriate options for missed classes and/or coursework.
A student with an injury or medical condition that requires ongoing accommodations (temporary or permanent) should contact the NYU Moses Center for Student Accessibility (CSA). If an accommodation is recommended by the Moses Center, then Academic Affairs may communicate on behalf of students to advocate for excused absences/extensions. Reasonable accommodations, considering the course objectives, student learning, and fair standards, are ultimately decided by the professor.
Students who, in the judgment of the instructor, have not substantially met the requirements of the course or who have been excessively absent are not considered to have withdrawn from the course if they remain on the roster and may be given the final grade of F.
TARDINESS
Punctual arrival is mandatory for this class. Be on time. Please do not leave in the middle of class unless it is an emergency.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
Assignments are due at the date and time indicated in the syllabus. Missed assignments will earn an F. Exceptions can be made only with the prior approval of the instructor. The late penalty for the final paper/project is one third of a letter grade per day. So, an ‘A’ project that is one day late will be graded an ‘A−’, two days late a ‘B+’, three days late a ‘B’, etc.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Mobile Devices: You may not use mobile devices in class unless otherwise indicated.
RECORDING CLASS
To ensure the free and open discussion of ideas, you may not record classroom lectures, discussion and/or activities without my advance written permission; any such recording can be used solely for your own private use. If you have approved accommodations from the Office of Disability Resources permitting the recording of class meetings, you must present the accommodation letter to me in advance of any recording. Distribution or sale of class recordings is prohibited without the written permission of the instructor and other students who are recorded.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Email Communication: I will contact you regularly via the NYU email. You should check for emails from me (reminders, logistics, updates, etc.). Please note that I will try to respond to your emails within 24 hours. Do not expect immediate responses to emails sent late at night or on the weekends.
Assignment Notification: All assignments will be posted to our website. You are responsible for looking at https://wp.nyu.edu/shanghai-interactivefashion after each class period to learn about the next homework assignment.
Instructional Technology Tools and Assistance: If you need background on specific instructional technology tools, such as Zoom, NYU LMS (Brightspace) and Voicethread, check the RITS Student Toolkit. You may also email shanghai.rits@nyu.edu for assistance.
ACADEMIC HONESTY/PLAGIARISM
Carefully read NYU Shanghai’s Statement on Academic Integrity (in the Undergraduate Bulletin). Breaches of academic integrity could result in failure of an assignment, failure of the course, or other sanctions, as determined by the Academic Affairs office.
DISABILITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
NYU Shanghai is committed to providing equal educational opportunity and participation for students with disabilities. It is NYU Shanghai’s policy that no student with a qualified disability be excluded from participating in any NYU Shanghai program or activity, denied the benefits of any NYU Shanghai program or activity, or otherwise subjected to discrimination with regard to any NYU Shanghai program or activity. Any student who needs a reasonable accommodation based on a qualified disability should register with the Moses Center for Student Accessibility for assistance. Students can register online through the Moses Center and can contact the Academic Accommodations Team at shanghai.academicaccommodations@nyu.edu with questions or for assistance.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs. It protects victims of sexual or gender-based bullying and harassment and survivors of gender-based violence. Protection from the discrimination on the basis of sex includes protection from being retaliated against for filing a complaint of discrimination or harassment. NYU Shanghai is committed to complying with Title IX and enforcing University policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex. Shakera Turi (shakera.turi@nyu.edu), Executive Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, serves as the University’s Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator is a resource for any questions or concerns about sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, or sexual misconduct and is available to discuss your rights and judicial options. University policies define prohibited conduct, provide informal and formal procedures for filing a complaint and a prompt and equitable resolution of complaints.
Links to the Title IX Policy and related documents: