Every piece of graded work in the course, what it is worth, and when it is due.

Weights should sum to 100.

Assignment 1

Due 12 April 2027Weight: 40%

Construct a hexagram by hand, apply the changing-line rule, and compare the Xiantian and Houtian arrangements — the direct test of weeks 1–8's construction, transformation, and arrangement content

Final project

Due 28 May 2027Weight: 60%

The capstone — critically evaluate a modern popular claim about this course's sign system, then transfer the same toolkit to one it never covered