General Info:

Instructor: Troy Kozma

Office: University Hall 1412

Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9:15 –10:00 or by appointment.

Phone: (312) 996 - 2382 (office) or (773) 539 - 1662 (home) Warning! I never check voicemail at school so don’t leave a message there!

Email: tkozma1@uic.edu

Office Hours: In addition to class time, I will be available before classes on Monday and Wednesday. If you can’t make it at these times, you can call or email me to ask your question or we can set up an appointment to meet at a time that is more convenient. If you are having difficulty with the material, need some help with your paper or simply are interested in following up on issues raised in class, feel free to stop by.

Class Texts: There is a packet of readings at the library reserve desk. In addition, there are 3 texts: 

                    The Decent Society by Avishai Margalit

                    The Racial Contract by Charles W. Mills

                    Toleration by Michael Walzer

These can be ordered online at www.bigwords.com  Enter the codeword: B-2BMG3M to get to my specific booklist. (Failing that, www.amazon.com should have them but Big Words has cheaper prices and free shipping.)

Due Dates:

June 2, 9, 16, 30, July 14: Comment sheets are due.

June 26: Paper outline is due.

July 7: Final paper is due.

July 21:  Final Exam (note:  exam is from 8-10 am)

Note: Material should be handed in at the beginning of class. To avoid excessive late penalties, email me any late papers as soon as possible.