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Los Angeles City College @ RFK (UCLA) Poli
Sci 14 – History and Politics of the Middle East Mon & Wed 1:45 start time. Class Ends
at 3:15, Except on 2/13, 3/13, 3/25, 4/22, 5/15 (listed on schedule below),
class will end at 3:30. There is no text book for this class. |
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WE WILL Learn To Use APA. Here
is the official APA website: www.apastyle.org Your Research Paper must be written in
APA style. You are expected to do RESEARCH for your paper. You are expected
to have citations in your Paper using the APA style citation format. All work done at home and
handed in to class MUST be “typed” double space and follow APA style and
format. |
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Course Objectives: Sp.
‘19 SLO: Determine the impact of the news media on American politics and
state and local politics. |
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Prompt:
“What is the role and relevance of the “Ulema” in Arab Muslim countries.” |
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Rubric:
(1) Quality of example (2) Quality of explanation |
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HOW TO REACH ME: Generally, I will be at RFK in this room
approximately fifteen minutes before class and I will stay fifteen minutes or
so after class, if people need to talk to me individually. LACC
Campus Office: Franklin Hall 219 - LACC
ext. 2562 LACC Office Hours: Mon.
& Wed.: 11 - 11:30am AND Tues. & Thurs.: 10 – 11am The
BEST way is to text me at (323) 920-5308 (it's google
voice - text only please). During office hours, I'll get right back to you, any
other time of the week (Mon. - Thurs.), I'll try to get back to you with in
the day. Text
me at (323) 920-5308. TEXT ONLY - I will do pick up or listen to voice messages
on this number. I will respond with 24 hours (Mon. - Thurs.). Or
send me an email (meyerjn@lacitycollege.edu), Or call and leave a message at
(323) 953-4000 x2562 (Non emergency
calls only - I check it through our email system) Only devices to access the internet for class activity are allowed during class time. *You
MUST silence your phones and PUT THEM AWAY! You MAY NOT access, touch, look
at, or in any way use your phone during class time. *Offenders
will be asked to leave the room for the remainder of the class (suspended).
Second offenders will be EXCLUDED from the class. Do not be children. Turn
off your phone and put it away. You only get one warning. There is NO APPEAL. We
will be going online for much of the class.
ALL online activity MUST be related to the class. You are NOT allowed to check your email,
nor access any social media in class as we will NOT be using social media in
this class. First offence you will be asked to leave class (suspended) and
the second office you will be EXCULUDED from the class. Please: Do not communicate with me using Facebook or any other social networking. I will not respond to any "friend" requests nor any communication using any social networking. They are not proper ways to communicate with me during the semester. If you wish to follow me on Instagram: jopeyer |
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NO
LATE WORK ACCEPTED. All late work will earn 0 points. No exceptions. You CANNOT
TEXT Work! You CANNOT email work! All work is due in class. |
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Be
Honest with Yourself! .... Maybe this Class isn't for you!? You will read and write a GREAT DEAL in this class - if all this is too much - DROP THIS COURSE NOW! |
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Use your class mates, sure, but DO YOUR OWN WORK! You MUST adapt to the Schedule. It will not change
for you. |
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Leaving the class and
returning is extremely rude and will not be accepted. If you leave, leave for
the day...You have disrupted the class once by leaving DO NOT DO IT AGAIN by
returning! If you can't be still for ninety minutes at a time - maybe you should take a different class... |
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Please take this
class seriously or DROP! This class is
transferable to UC and CSU systems and is a college level class. It
meets IGETC 4H and CSU D8. We
have no time for your drama, games, disruptions, nor for that matter,
anything that distracts from the class. You are expected be an adult. "Be Grown or Be
Gone" We have no time for childishness. Please do not
involve me (nor the class) in the drama that is your life! Or your forgotten
paper, pencil, etc. What grade are you in? NO EXCUSES! Here is a list of real excuses sent to me from my
online students. SPARE
ME YOUR LAME EXCUSES! Please don't just get up and walk out it. It is rude and disruptive. If you leave class, leave for the day, please. If you cannot "sit and stay" for an hour and twenty minutes... maybe this class is not for you.... |
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Students must be
prepared for each class day. This includes, but is not limited to, reading,
writing, thinking, etc. |
Schedule of Classes
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Week
1 Week
2 Week
3 Week
4 |
2/4 52 Cards, Global Awareness, What is Poli Sci? 2/11 East to West (Part 1) 2/18 NO CLASS Pres’ Day 2/25 East to West (Part 3) |
2/6 Define M.E & Intro to APA 2/13 Legacy Part 1 *3:30 2/20 East to East (Part 2) 2/27 QUIZ 1 |
2/18 is Last Day to Drop w/o Fee &
W |
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Week
5 Week
6 Week
7 Week
8 |
3/4 More APA & Pick Your Country 3/11 East to West (Part 5) 3/18 East to West (Part 6) 3/25 In Class Mid Term *3:30 |
3/6 East to West (Part 4) 3/13 Dynasty Caliph Day *3:30 3/20 East to West (Part 7) 3/27 Research Paper First 1st
Thesis Mid-Term Exam Due at start of
class 3/27. |
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Week
9 Week
10 Week
11 Week
12 Week13 |
4/1 NO CLASS - LACC Spring Break 4/8 Liberties, Political Culture,
Police State, Political Life in US… 4/15 NO CLASS - LAUSD Spring Break 4/22 Recent Hist. of M.E Group Report 4/29 OIL Project Prep |
4/3 NO CLASS - LACC Spring Break 4/10 What is Modern? & Globalism Research
Paper Working References due at start of Class 4/10 4/17 NO CLASS - - LAUSD Spring Break 4/22 Legacy (Part 6) *3:30 5/1 AOPEC Simulation Research
Paper Working Thesis Due at start of class 5/1. |
5/5 is LAST day to drop w a W (not an
F) |
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Week
14 Week
15 Week
16 Week
17 |
5/6 Syria Crisis Group Project 5/13 Arab/Israeli Peace? 5/20 Gulf Crisis Group Project 5/27 NO CLASS Memorial Day |
5/8 Minorities in M.E. Genocide? You
Decided. 5/15 US Foreign Policy in M.E. *3:30 5/22 Rebuilding Iraq? 5/29 Europe, refugees & M.E. Research Paper Due at start of Class
5/29. |
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Final
Exam |
Mon 6/3 Poster & presentation
(Final Exam) |
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GRADING by
points
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Research Paper |
100 points |
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Mid Term |
50 |
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Final Exam (Poster & Presentation) |
50 |
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20 In-Class Essays (10 points each) |
200 |
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Participation |
100 |
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Total possible points |
500 |
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A 500
- 450 |
B 449
- 400 |
C 399
- 350 |
D 349
- 300 |
F Below
300 |
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The Mid
Term Exam Paper. We will work in groups in class
to prepare the exam paper, but you will write it yourself. Your research paper’s "WORKING REFERENCES." Use APA and list at least eight (8) college level sources you have already read and will use for your course project. Not Wikipedia (childish), nor blogs, nor other b.s., You should use academic journals, news sources, etc. (Your final Reference List will be longer!) Follow APA format. Your research paper’s "WORKING THESIS." In one or two sentences, take a stand on your country. Say something worth saying. Focus on the future. This should be close to the thesis you will use in your course project - the main point of your paper! Be prepared to discuss in class. Your Country Research Paper: (1500 words (ten pages) (body of paper) APA style research paper.) Focusing on the country you have chosen, answer the following questions: First, briefly describe the recent history of your county (last eight years or so). Explain the impact of the "Arab Spring" on the politics, culture and economics of your country. Looking specifically at the following issues: the role of the Ulema, the ability of the leadership (political party or political elite) to stay in power (or not), the use of government and protester organized violence, the economic and political development (or not) and challenges, what are the prospects for "positive change" (more food, jobs, more political and social rights, transparency, lessen poverty, increase education and healthcare)? Or could that change be something else? Look five years ahead and make predictions about the changes that will occur in your country. Be bold but realistic. |
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Dual Enrollment board rulings and
policies for Faculty, as per College Catalogue
descriptions 1.
Attendance: It is the responsibility of the
student to notify the instructor of circumstances which will prevent
attendance at any meeting of the class. Students may notify instructors by
e-mail or by phone using the number listed on the course syllabus. If the
number is not listed, use the number for the department chair listed in the
class schedule and ask that the message be forwarded. Whenever
absences in hours exceed the number of hours the class meets per week, the
student may be excluded from class by the instructor. The
student is expected to attend every meeting of all classes for which he or
she is registered. Attending a class without being registered is contrary to
the Los Angeles Community College District rules and cannot be used as the
basis for a petition to add a class.
Students who have enrolled for a class and who do not attend or who
are late or absent from the first meeting of the class may be excluded by the
instructor. Tardies—three tardies will be considered
the equivalent of one hour of absence. A tardy is defined as coming in to
class after the class officially begins. 2.
Student Conduct: Although it is a student’s academic
performance that is evaluated in determining grades, student conduct is
important in the academic setting. Enrollment in a class may be terminated
due to unsatisfactory student conduct, undue disrespect toward an instructor
or administrator, or academic dishonesty. Student conduct must conform to
LACCD and Los Angeles City College rules and regulations. Violations of such
rules and regulations will subject students to disciplinary action. Such
violations, include, but are not limited to, the following: of
the college; aiding or inciting another person to breach the peace of the
college premises or functions Board Rule
9803.10 Willful disobedience to directions
of College officials acting in the performance of their duties. Board
Rule 9803.25 Disorderly Conduct. Conduct which may be considered disorderly
includes: lewd or indecent attire or behavior that disrupts classes or
college activities; breach of the peace Board
Rule 9803.12 Dishonesty, such as cheating, or knowingly furnishing
false information to the College. Board
Rule 9803.15 Obstruction or disruption of classes,
administration, disciplinary procedures, or authorized College activities.
Board
Rule 9803.16 Theft of or Damage to Property. Theft
of or damage to property belonging to the College, a member of the College
community, or a campus visitor. Board
Rule 9803.18 Assault or Battery. Assault or battery,
abuse or any threat of force or violence directed toward any member of the
college community or campus visitor engaged in authorized activities.
Board
Rule 9803.19 Alcohol and Drugs. Any possession of
controlled substances which would constitute a violation of Health and Safety
Code section 11350 or Business and Professions Code section 4230, any
controlled substances the possession of which are prohibited by the same, or
any possession or use of alcoholic beverages while on any property owned or
used by the District or colleges of the District or while participating in
any District or college-sponsored function or field trip. “Controlled
substances,” as used in this section, include but are not limited to the
following drugs and narcotics: Opiates, opium, and opium derivatives; mescaline;
hallucinogenic substances; peyote, marijuana; stimulants, depressants,
cocaine. Board
Rule 9805Interference
with Performance of Duties by Employees. Action to cause or attempt to cause,
any employee of the Los Angeles Community Colleges to do or refrain from
doing, any act in the performance of his/her duties by means of a threat to
inflict any injury upon any person or property, is guilty of a public
offense. Board
Rule 9805.10 Assault or abuse of an Instructor.
Assault or abuse of any instructor employed by the District in the presence
or hearing of a community college student or in the presence of other
community college personnel or students and at a place which is on District
premises or public sidewalks, streets, or other public ways adjacent to
school premises, or at some other place where the instructor is required to
be in connection with assigned college activities. 3. Conditions of Enrollment Unless specifically exempted by law, every course for which State aid is claimed is fully open to any person who has been admitted to the College and who meets the appropriate academic prerequisites. |
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MORE LACC & Related info… Students are responsible to live up to, and adhere to, all rules
and regulations listed in the Student Handbook, the College Catalog, the College
Schedule of Classes, and the various regulations, requirements and rules of
the College and the District. Students with disabilities or who need any assistance or reasonable
accommodation should contact the instructor. Such students are encouraged to
contact the Office of Disabled Student Services Note Well: Plagiarism is the serious ethical and legal violation
of presenting other people's words or ideas as your own. Plagiarism or any
other form of cheating can result in a failing grade for the paper, a failing
grade for the course, and a formal report to the dean of students. See the
student conduct code in the Catalog and Schedule of Classes. Students are encouraged to form and work in study groups. However each student must do her or his own work. Students
who copy, cheat, plagiarize or in other fashion violate the spirit or letter
(or both) of the rules of the College or the District (or both) may be
excluded from this class, at a minimum. Please do not ask for an incomplete. I will not grant it. Any questions - please email me: meyerjn@lacitycollege.edu LACC Addendum Mandatory Information - Spring 2019 Course: POL SCI 0014 Grading Scale or Criteria Drop Date and Repeats: For classes from 8/28/17
to 12/17/17, the deadline to drop without a “W” on your transcript is September
10, 2017. Effective July 1, 2012 students are allowed three (3) attempts to
pass a single class within the Los Angeles Community Attendance Policy: Students who are registered
and miss the first class meeting may lose
their right to a place in the class. Whenever students are absent more hours
than the number of hours the class meets per week, the instructor may exclude
them Accommodations: Students with a verified disability who may need authorized
accommodation(s) for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and
the Office of Special Services (323-953-4000, ext.2270) as soon as possible,
and at least two weeks before any exam or quiz. All information will remain
confidential Student Code of Conduct: Violations of academic integrity
include, but are not limited to, the following actions: cheating on an exam,
plagiarism, working together on an assignment, paper or project when the
instructor has specifically stated students should not do so, submitting the
same term paper to more than one instructor, or allowing another individual
to assume one’s identity for the purpose of enhancing one’s grade (see LACCD
Board Rule 9803.28). Penalties may include a grade of zero or |
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In class Norms for Class Lectures,
Group Work and Group Presentation Expectations: Our time together is very
limited. No one has a right to disturb the class nor prevent us from
learning. Everyone works for the entire
class time. Everyone takes notes. Everyone is positively engaged
and active in the class. Everyone stays quite when
others are talking. Everyone uses appropriate
language, tone and volume. Of course everyone keeps their hands, feet etc. to themselves. Every time we form groups,
everyone seeks new group members, thus the people in our groups always
changes. (No cliques, etc.) In group presentations,
everyone in group must speak at least once. Everyone must participate in all
class activities and in the class itself.
When called on, everyone must
respond in good faith with a spoken answer. Silence = Death. Non-participation, or
unacceptable behavior will result in suspension for that day. The second
occurrence of non-participation (or poor behavior) will result in EXPULSION from
this class. The instructor is the ultimate
and only judge of your behavior. There
is no appeal mechanism once you have been expelled by the instructor. |
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