Course Syllabus

Intellectual Heritage II: Common Good

General Education Area: Intellectual Heritage

MWF 11:00 - 11:50 Mazur Hall Room 108

IH 0852-012-4737
Fall 2025 
Instructor: Bertram Liyanage
Syllabus PDF

The course syllabus will provide you with the course schedule, course objectives, explanations of assignments and assessments, grading policies, and instructor contact information. Please read it carefully. You should have a deep familiarity with the schedule and process of the course.

  

Basic Course Information

General Education

This course fulfills the Humanities (GenEd Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good) requirement.

As part of Temple University’s General Education Program, this course asks students to engage directly with influential texts from diverse cultures and historical periods. By studying these works, you will practice the skills of close reading, interpretation, comparison, and critical thinking that are central to the Humanities. You will also explore how these texts raise questions about ethics, justice, freedom, identity, and the responsibilities we share in working toward the common good.

Welcome Message

Welcome to Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good!

This semester, we will embark on an exploration of seven remarkable books that challenge us to think deeply about ethics, freedom, justice, identity, and the responsibilities we share in society. Together, we will read across cultures and centuries — from Confucius and Aristotle to Christine de Pizan, Frantz Fanon, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Michel Foucault, and Edward Said.

Along the way, you will develop new skills in close reading, critical analysis, and collaborative discussion. You will also practice applying Lacanian psychoanalytic criticism as a lens to uncover hidden assumptions and desires in each text. My goal is to help you not only understand these works but also connect them to your own life, community, and the pressing issues of our time.

I am excited to learn with you, and I look forward to the conversations we will build together.

 

Meeting Time and Location

Our class meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 – 11:50 AM in Mazur Hall, Room 108. Each class session will include approximately 30 minutes of lecture followed by 20 minutes of discussion, so that you can engage actively with the material and with one another.

Emergency Meetings

In the event that we are unable to meet in person — such as due to bad weather or other emergency situations — you will receive a Canvas announcement with instructions. This may include a Zoom link for a live online session or alternative guidance for completing classwork.

Please make sure you are registered for the TUAlert System to stay informed about University closures and emergency announcements. You can register through the Temple Campus Safety Services website.

Note: Online meetings will generally proceed as scheduled and are not affected by campus closures.

 

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Instructor Information

My Name

My name is Bertram G. Liyanage (please call me Mr. Liyanage).
My pronouns are he/him/his.

For pronunciation: Liyanage is written in two parts as Liyana-ge and pronounced [ˈLiyənə-ge]. The stress falls on Liyana. In Sinhala, liyana means “writing” or “scribing,” and ge means “family” or “lineage.” Thus, the name Liyanage refers to “one who descends from a scribe.”

I encourage you to reach out to me whenever you have questions or concerns. I like to keep things informal and approachable, so don’t worry too much about formality when writing me an email or speaking to me in class.

 

Instructor Biography

I am a PhD student in Religion at Temple University, specializing in South Asian intellectual traditions with a focus on logic and epistemology. Before coming to Temple, I earned an M.A. in Sanskrit and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Indian Logic and Epistemology. My academic work is deeply grounded in classical languages — I am fluent in Sanskrit and Pali and have also studied Hebrew, Greek, Tibetan, and Buddhist Chinese. My first language is Sinhala.

I taught for over ten years in Sri Lanka as a professor of Buddhism, Indian Logic, and Critical Thinking at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Since coming to the United States, I have been teaching at Temple for three years. My current research centers on a seventh-century Buddhist text on logic, which continues to shape my teaching and intellectual interests.

One of the reasons I am excited to teach Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good is that it allows me to bring my background in philosophy and critical theory into conversation with world literature. In this course, we will approach classic texts not only as sources of wisdom but also as sites of struggle, desire, and imagination. I know from my own experience that reading works like Aristotle, Fanon, or Foucault can be intimidating at first. My goal is to guide you through these texts with patience and curiosity, showing how even the most difficult ideas can speak to our lives today. I look forward to working with you this semester as we take on the challenge of reading deeply and thinking critically together.

 

My Contact Information

Please feel free to reach out to me at any time if you have questions about the course, want to talk about philosophy or religion, or just need some guidance on navigating university life. The best way to reach me is through the Canvas inbox or by email at liyanage@temple.edu. I typically respond within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. If you write over the weekend, I may not respond until Monday.

You are also welcome to stop by my office in Mazur 636. My regular office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00–11:00 am and 12:00–1:00 pm. If those times don’t work for you, I’m happy to set up an appointment.

 

My Office

Mazur Hall, Room 636

 

Student Drop-In Hours

Seeking out individual assistance from the instructor is a normal part of the learning process. I set aside 10:00–11:00 am and 12:00–1:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in my office (Mazur 636) for you to drop in without an appointment. During these times, we can talk about course content, your progress on assignments, ideas in philosophy or religion, or anything else on your mind.

If my regular Drop-In Hours don’t fit your schedule, just send me an email at liyanage@temple.edu and we’ll find another time. Don’t wait until you’re struggling — come by early, even just to introduce yourself. I want to help you succeed!

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Purpose of the Course

Overall Purpose

This General Education Humanities course expands the breadth of your knowledge and skills, adding to the depth acquired in your major. While your major prepares you for professional expertise, General Education courses like Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good are designed to cultivate critical thinking, oral and written communication, and information literacy that will serve you across all fields of study and in your personal life.

In this course, you will engage with seven major works that raise enduring questions about ethics, justice, freedom, and human responsibility. You will practice reading complex texts with care, interpreting them with the help of psychoanalytic criticism, and connecting them to contemporary issues. By doing so, you will not only strengthen your ability to analyze ideas but also expand your imagination for how to live thoughtfully in community with others.

 

Overview of the Course

From the Temple Bulletin:
Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good is the second semester of a two-semester sequence in which students confront the perennial questions of human existence through reading and discussing classic texts. While the first semester focuses on the individual and society, this course turns to the idea of the common good. Students explore how different authors and traditions have imagined human flourishing, justice, freedom, and responsibility across cultures and historical periods.

In this section:
We will read seven influential works — Analects (Confucius), Braiding Sweetgrass (Robin Wall Kimmerer), Book of the City of Ladies (Christine de Pizan), The Wretched of the Earth (Frantz Fanon), Nicomachean Ethics (Aristotle), History of Sexuality, Vol. 1 (Michel Foucault), and Orientalism (Edward Said). Our unifying approach will be Lacanian psychoanalytic criticism, which will help us uncover not only what each author argues, but also the underlying desires, anxieties, and silences that shape their vision of the common good.

This course emphasizes the skills of close reading, critical thinking, and informed discussion, while encouraging you to make connections between these texts and the urgent ethical, social, and political questions of today.

 

3 Credit Hours

 

Course Learning Goals

Upon successful completion of this General Education course, you will be able to…

  • Recognize and interpret how influential texts from diverse historical and cultural traditions have shaped ideas about the common good.

  • Analyze and compare arguments from different authors to understand how they address ethical, social, and political questions.

  • Develop your ability to read challenging works closely and critically, identifying key concepts, themes, and assumptions.

  • Articulate your own informed perspectives in both oral and written form, engaging in thoughtful dialogue with others.

  • Connect the ideas studied in this course to contemporary issues in your community and in the wider world.

Section Learning Goals

In this section of Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good, you will also…

  • Apply Lacanian psychoanalytic criticism as a shared interpretive framework across all texts.

  • Explore how unconscious desire, fantasy, and power operate in arguments about ethics, justice, and society.

  • Practice collaborative reading through Hypothesis annotations, building a community of inquiry where multiple perspectives meet.

All materials, activities, and assessments of this course are designed to help you achieve these goals. If at any time you feel that you are not making progress towards one of these goals, please reach out to me. It is my job to help you get there!

 

General Education Competencies and Area Learning Goals

Program Competencies
As part of Temple University’s General Education Program, this course supports the development of essential competencies that complement your major and prepare you for long-term success:

  • Critical Thinking: Recognize complex questions, interrogate assumptions, evaluate evidence, and synthesize diverse perspectives to form well-reasoned arguments.

  • Contextualized Learning: Understand and analyze how ideas, events, and phenomena are shaped by cultural, historical, and geographical contexts.

  • Interdisciplinary Thinking: Apply multiple frameworks and perspectives—across disciplines—to deepen your understanding of human experience.

  • Communication Skills: Cultivate the ability to communicate effectively through both oral discussion and written argumentation.

Area Learning Goals — Intellectual Heritage II (GZ)
This course fulfills the Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good (GenEd code GZ) requirement. As part of this area of study, you will:

  • Engage deeply with canonical texts that address ethical, political, and social questions across time and cultures.

  • Explore foundational ideas about human flourishing, justice, and responsibility in the context of the “common good.”

  • Learn to read challenging texts attentively and critically, interpreting how each author constructs—and sometimes contests—the concept of communal well-being.

 

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The Learning Environment

How Class Will Be Conducted

This is an in-person course that meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 – 11:50 AM in Mazur Hall, Room 108. Most class sessions will include about 30 minutes of lecture followed by 20 minutes of discussion, based on the assigned reading for the day.

You are expected to complete the assigned readings and Hypothesis annotations before class so that our time together can focus on informed dialogue and deeper analysis. On days when quizzes are scheduled, they will be administered at the beginning of class.

I will generally be available for a few minutes after class to address quick questions. For longer or more serious conversations, please schedule an appointment with me so that we can talk without the pressure of the next class moving into our space.

If an emergency prevents us from meeting in person (such as severe weather or a campus closure), I will post an announcement on Canvas with further instructions, which may include moving class temporarily to Zoom.

 

Classroom Civility

It is important to foster a respectful and productive learning environment that includes all students in our diverse community of learners. Our differences, some of which are outlined in the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy, will add richness to this learning experience. Therefore, all opinions and experiences — no matter how different or controversial they may be perceived — must be respected in the tolerant spirit of academic discourse.

Treat your classmates and instructor with respect in all communication, class activities, and meetings. You are encouraged to comment, question, or critique an idea, but you are not to attack an individual. Please keep in mind that sarcasm, humor, and slang can be misconstrued and may generate unintended disruptions. Profanity should be avoided, as should the use of all capital letters in written communication, which can be interpreted as “shouting.” Remember to be careful with your own and others’ privacy. In general, let your behavior mirror how you would like to be treated by others.

For more information on fostering an inclusive classroom and community, please visit the IDEAL (Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership) website.

 

Materials

Required course materials are available from the Temple University Follett Bookstore. Please note that the Follett bookstore offers a guaranteed price match for course materials.

For this course, the cost range, including all books and required materials, is approximately $90–$120, depending on purchase or rental options. Many of these texts may also be available through Temple Libraries’ electronic resources or through rental services.

Required Materials

  • Aristotle. Nicomachean Ethics. Translated by Terence Irwin. Indianapolis: Hackett Publishing Company, 1999.

  • Confucius. The Analects. Translated by D. C. Lau. New York: Penguin Classics, 1979.

  • Christine de Pizan. The Book of the City of Ladies. Translated by Rosalind Brown-Grant. New York: Penguin Classics, 1999.

  • Said, Edward W. Orientalism. New York: Vintage Books, 1979.

  • Fanon, Frantz. The Wretched of the Earth. Translated by Richard Philcox. New York: Grove Press, 2004.

  • Foucault, Michel. The History of Sexuality, Volume 1: An Introduction. Translated by Robert Hurley. New York: Vintage Books, 1990.

  • Kimmerer, Robin Wall. Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. Minneapolis: Milkweed Editions, 2013.

Optional Materials

Links to additional readings, short essays, and videos will be supplied electronically in Canvas under the appropriate module. These items will be provided to you at no additional cost.

Software or Other Supplies

If you need access to basic software for creating documents, slideshows, or spreadsheets, you have free access to Microsoft 365.

Whether you use a paper or digital tool, you should have a calendar for managing your schedule. I use Outlook calendar, a software available to you as part of the Microsoft 365 suite of tools. Similarly, I expect you to take notes while reading course materials and during lectures, but the choice is yours whether to use software or paper.

 

Accessibility

It is important to me that every student has the opportunity to succeed in this course. Please reach out to me if any obstacle is in the way of your success.

Any student who has a need for accommodations based on the impact of a documented disability or medical condition should contact Disability Resources and Services (DRS) located in the Howard Gittis Student Center South, 4th Floor at drs@temple.edu or 215-204-1280 to request accommodations and learn more about the resources available to you. If you have a DRS accommodation letter to share with me, or you would like to discuss your accommodations, please contact me as soon as practical. I will work with you and with DRS to coordinate reasonable accommodations for all students with documented disabilities. All discussions related to your accommodations will be confidential. Students can learn more about the accommodation process and pre-register on the DRS website. Students may register at any time during the semester, but accommodations are not active until you register, so I recommend doing so as early in the semester as possible.

 

Information regarding accessibility for additional technologies is provided below: 

 

Resources and Support

Sometimes the biggest factors impacting student success are things happening beyond the scope of the individual classroom. Temple provides a wide array of resources both to help you overcome academic challenges and those not directly related to the educational challenges of the course. Please reach out to me if you need help deciding which resources might be right for you.

Student Success Center

University Libraries

Undergraduate Research Support

Career Center

Tuttleman Counseling Services

Disability Resources and Services

Wellness Resource Center

Student Health Services

If you are experiencing food insecurity or financial struggles, Temple provides resources and support. Notably, the Temple University Cherry Pantry is in operation, as well as a variety of resources from the Division of Student Affairs.

 

Library Resources

Temple University Libraries provide resources to assist you with class projects, creative assignments, and research needs. Visit the Temple Libraries website to access millions of articles, books, videos, and other resources in both print and online formats.

The site also includes research tutorials and guides that can help you get started with research, identify sources relevant to this course, and learn how to evaluate and cite them correctly. These tools will be especially helpful when working on creative projects and when applying course concepts to real-world ethical issues.

You can connect with a librarian at any stage of the research process. Use the 24/7 chat service for quick questions, or make an appointment with a subject librarian for more in-depth support in exploring a topic, developing a research question, or navigating specialized databases.

The Libraries are a key partner in building information literacy, one of the core competencies of all General Education courses. Taking advantage of these resources will strengthen your skills as a critical reader, thinker, and writer in this class and beyond.

 

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Course Schedule

 

Table 1 - Week-to-Week Schedule

Week

Dates

Prepare for Class

Assessments Due

1

Aug 25 – Aug 29

Introduction to Lacanian Psychoanalytic Tools

Class Introduction (Fri, Aug 29)

2

Sep 1 – Sep 5

Fanon, The Wretched of the Earth (Labor Day Mon, Sep 1 – no class)

 

3

Sep 8 – Sep 12

Continue Fanon

 

4

Sep 15 – Sep 19

Said, Orientalism

 

5

Sep 22 – Sep 26

Continue Said

 

6

Sep 29 – Oct 3

Foucault, History of Sexuality Vol. 1

Poster/Cartoon (Fri, Oct 3)

7

Oct 6 – Oct 10

Continue Foucault 

 

8

Oct 13 – Oct 17

Christine de Pizan, The Book of the City of Ladies (No class Fri, Oct 17 – Wellness Day → Wed, Oct 15 is last class this week)

 

9

Oct 20 – Oct 24

Continue de Pizan

 

10

Oct 27 – Oct 31

Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics

 

11

Nov 3 – Nov 7

Continue Aristotle

 

12

Nov 10 – Nov 14

Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass

Dialogue with a Child (Fri, Nov 14)

13

Nov 17 – Nov 21

Continue Kimmerer

 

14

Nov 24 – Nov 28

Fall Break & Thanksgiving (No classes Mon–Sun, Nov 24–30)

 

15

Dec 1 – Dec 5

Confucius, Analects

Ethics Analysis (Aeon Project) (Fri, Dec 5)

16

Dec 8

Course Wrap-Up / Review (Last day of instruction Mon, Dec 8)

 

Finals

Dec 15

(Multiple Choice) 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Final Exam

Note:
Each week, students are responsible for completing assigned readings and Hypothesis annotations before class. These weekly reading assignments are part of the course grade and will be indicated in each Canvas Module.

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Grading & Assessment Guidelines

 

Grading Scale

Table 2 - Grade Percentage Breakdown

Percentage

Letter Grade

94-100

A

90-93

A-

87-89

B+

84-86

B

80-83

B-

77-79

C+

74-76

C

70-73

C-

67-69

D+

64-66

D

61-63

D-

0-60

F

 

 

Course Minimum Grade

A grade of “C-” or better is required in all GenEd courses for you to satisfy a General Education requirement.*

I will do my best to warn you if you are in danger of not meeting this minimum, but you should reach out to me if you become worried about not achieving the minimum needed grade.

 

Assessment Summary

The assessments in this course have been created for two reasons: (1) For you to demonstrate your progress towards the learning goals for the course and receive useful feedback. (2) For you to practice skills and develop ways of thinking that will be of use to you in the future.

Table 3 - Final Grade Calculation

Grading Item

Due Date

Percentage

Class Introduction

August 29

5%

Weekly Readings

Beginning of Each Week

50%

Poster/Cartoon

October 03

5%

Dialogue with a Child

November 14

5%

Ethics Analysis

December 05

5%

Final Exam

December 15

20%

Attendance 

December 15

5%

Active Discussion Participation

December 15

5%

 

Assessment #1 – Class Introduction

A short introductory assignment where you will present yourself to the class community. This assignment ensures that everyone contributes to building our shared learning environment from the very first week.

Assessment #2 – Poster/Cartoon Project

A creative project in which you will design a poster or caricature-style cartoon that communicates a key idea from Fanon, Foucault, or Said to a public audience. This assignment emphasizes translating complex ideas into an accessible, visual form.

Assessment #3 – Dialogue with a Child

An imaginative writing assignment where you will stage a dialogue between yourself and a young child, explaining the ideas of one author (Aristotle, Confucius, de Pizan, or Kimmerer). This task encourages you to simplify and clarify big ideas for an everyday audience.

Assessment #4 – Ethics Analysis (Aeon Project)

A culminating essay in which you will analyze a contemporary ethical issue, based on an Aeon article provided, using Lacanian psychoanalytic tools and at least two authors from the course. This assignment brings together theoretical insight and real-world relevance.

Assessment #5 – Final Exam

A one-hour multiple-choice exam covering the main ideas, authors, and methods studied throughout the semester. The exam ensures you can recall and apply key concepts across the course.

 

Late Submissions

Life can sometimes interfere with coursework. If you anticipate missing a deadline, quiz, or exam, you must notify me before the due date whenever possible. Do not wait until after the deadline has passed.

  • Assignments: Late submissions will generally lose points unless you have made prior arrangements with me. If you contact me early and provide a reasonable explanation, I may accept late work without penalty.

  • Case-by-case flexibility: Each situation will be considered individually, but communication is the key. The sooner you let me know, the more likely we can find a fair solution.

Class Attendance & Participation

Your attendance and participation are essential to your success in this course. Religion in the World is a discussion-based class where we learn not only from the readings but also from each other’s perspectives.

  • Attendance: You are expected to attend all scheduled class meetings. If you have more than four unexcused absences, you will lose the full attendance points for the semester. Excused absences (e.g., illness, family emergency, religious observance, public transportation issues) require prompt communication.

  • Participation: Active participation means more than being present. It includes engaging in discussions, asking questions, responding thoughtfully to peers, and contributing to group activities. Your participation grade is based on the quality and consistency of your involvement.

  • Missed Classes: If you must miss class, please let me know as soon as possible and arrange to borrow notes from a classmate. Remember that your perspective is part of our collective learning—when you are absent, the class loses your contribution.

 

School-Life Conflict

Many unpredictable things can happen over the course of a semester. If you find yourself struggling to balance your education and your other commitments, please reach out to me immediately so that we can work together to build a plan for your success. Some of the resources in the next section may also be of use to you.

 

Attendance and Your Health

To achieve course learning goals, students must attend and participate in classes, according to the course requirements. However, if you have tested positive for or are experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness, you should not come to campus or attend in-person classes or activities. It is your responsibility to contact me to create a plan for participation and engagement in the course as soon as you can, and to make a plan to complete all assignments in a timely fashion.

 

Religious Holidays

It is your right to observe religious holidays without impacting your opportunity to learn and succeed in this course. Please reach out to me at the start of the semester so that deadlines can be reviewed in advance of your religious observations. You will still be held responsible for course content and any assignments, but you will not lose points for attendance and participation on days important to your faith.

 

Caregiver Responsibilities

I have great respect for students who are pursuing their education while responsible for the care of children or other family members. Please contact me if you encounter challenges that require you to miss a class session or if your caregiving responsibilities are interfering with your success in the course. Together, we may be able to find some flexibility to support your learning.

 

Withdrawal

If you are considering withdrawing from the course after the add/drop date, please don’t make that decision alone! Withdrawing from the course without talking to me first eliminates the possibility of finding a path to success for you. Furthermore, it is extremely important that you consult your academic advisor before withdrawing. They will be able to walk you through how the withdrawal would impact your progress towards your degree and your graduation date.

Please check the academic calendar for the last day to withdraw from a course.

 

Incomplete

A student will be eligible for a grade of “Incomplete” only if the student: 1) has completed at least 51% of the work at a passing level, 2) is unable to complete the work for a serious reason beyond their control, and 3) files a signed agreement with the instructor outlining the work to be completed and the time frame in which that work will be completed. The student is responsible for initiating this process, and all incomplete forms must be sent to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs prior to the start of study days in that semester.  

Please refer to the following for further details: Temple University’s Incomplete Policy. (Policy #02.10.13). 

 

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Technology Guidelines

Technology Requirements

To participate in this course, you will need the equipment, software, and internet access necessary to reliably use Zoom and Canvas, as well as “productivity tools” like word processors and slide show creators.

Limited resources are available for students who do not have the technology they need for class. Students with educational technology needs, including no computer or camera or insufficient Wifi access, should submit a Student Technology Assistance Application located in TUPortal and linked from the Dean of Students Support and Resources. The University will endeavor to meet needs, such as with a long-term loan of a laptop or Mifi device, a refurbished computer, or subsidized internet access.

Note that there are technology resources available for students, including on-campus computers available for student use, the Tech Center computer labs and free laptop and battery borrowing at Charles Library, software that is available for free download and other specialty software that may be available for remote access through ITS.

 

Technical Support

For a listing of technical support services available to Temple University students, see the Tech Support page.

Live Chat or Request Help: help.temple.edu

Phone: 215-204-8000

Email:  help@temple.edu

Website: its.temple.edu

Location: The TECH Center, Room 106

 

Technology Usage

Excellence in any endeavor requires attention. To that end, we need to be mindful of the unnecessary use of technology in the class. To avoid distracting yourself or others, please only use your laptop, phone, or other device for activities relevant to the course. If you find yourself needing to take a call or participate in a text, please excuse yourself from the classroom and return as soon as you are able.

 

Class Recording

Our Zoom meetings will be recorded, and you will have access to these through the end of the course. These recordings are intended to be for University academic and research purposes only. Individuals are not permitted to record, copy, publish, or redistribute audio or video recordings of any portion of the session to individuals who are not associated with the University without the express permission of the host/faculty member and of any other meeting participants who are recorded. Distribution without permission could be a violation of various privacy laws, including FERPA, as well as the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act, and possibly copyright law.

Attending Zoom meetings using an AI proxy is not allowed.

 

Privacy and Data Protection

Please see the links below to become familiar with the privacy policies for each of the following: 

 

AI Policies 

The use of generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft CoPilot, etc.) are not permitted in this class; therefore, any use of AI tools for work in this class may be considered a violation of Temple University’s Academic Honesty policy and Student Conduct Code, since the work is not your own. The use of unauthorized AI tools will result in [Edit: describe penalty].

 

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Academic Guidelines

Academic Freedom

Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. I have the freedom and responsibility to design and facilitate our learning environment to best achieve the promise of the course as outlined in its official description. You have the responsibility to engage with the course in good faith and freedom from mistreatment when your opinion differs from mine. Note that it is not an abuse of this freedom for me to require that you support relevant opinions with clear argumentation and solid evidence. For more on academic freedom, consult the official Temple policy on the matter.

 

Academic Integrity

Temple University believes strongly in academic honesty and integrity. Plagiarism and academic cheating are, therefore, prohibited. All work you submit for assessment should be your own efforts. For more on this topic, consult the relevant portions of Temple Bulletin and the Student Conduct Code.

 

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