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Mode of Instruction<\/a>
Taking Attendance<\/a>
W Guidelines (PDF)<\/a>
CW2 Guidelines (PDF)<\/a>
Email Students from CUNYfirst<\/a>
Final Exam Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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