The Department of World Languages and Literatures complies with the official UAB Attendance and Excused Absence Policy for Undergraduate Programs opens a new website. (Scroll down to the section titled, Attendance and Excused Absence Policy.) Please refer to this policy regarding which absences would be excused. Class participation, contribution, and speaking in the target language are crucial for learning a language. Therefore, class attendance is mandatory. The following attendance policy will be applied:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Classes
For every unexcused absence above four, a student's final grade will be reduced by two points. More than nine absences will result in an automatic “F.” Example:
- Final grade = 90
- Six unexcused absences (two above maximum permitted)
- Final Grade: 90 - 4 = 86%
Tuesday, Thursday Classes
For every unexcused absence above three, a student's final grade will be reduced by two points. More than seven absences will result in an automatic “F.” Example:
- Final grade = 90
- Six unexcused absences (three above maximum permitted)
- Final Grade: 90 - 6 = 84%
1-Day-a-Week Classes
For every unexcused absence above one, a student's final grade will be reduced by two points. More than three absences will result in an automatic “F.” Example:
- Final grade = 90
- Two unexcused absences (one above maximum permitted)
- Final Grade: 90 - 2 = 88%
For summer classes, please see the attendance policy outlined in your course syllabus.