For
all work on Canvas - don't worry about headers, or format, etc
Follow the directions and put things in the correct order
.... Concentrate on content...
Discussion
Prep... On Canvas.
Post a response to the prompt on Canvas of at least five
paragraphs. PRINT it or have access to it in class to facilitate our
discussions. These add up to half your participation grade.
Prompt for Class Discussion Preparation: #1 When was the
first time in your life you became aware of "The Middle East"
as a place in the world? What are the impressions in your mind associated
with your first understanding of "That part of the world"? Were
the first images you had "stereotypes"?
#2 Find a recent written media report or view a cable TV
(or similar) US news broadcast about Islam, or Muslim culture or beliefs.
Try to identify THREE things the report got correct and THREE things it
got wrong about Islam, Muslim culture or beliefs. How much is stereotype?
#3 View any recent Western Motion Picture (film or TV
show) that features on any aspect of the Middle East, Islamic culture,
etc. Try to identify AT LEAST THREE distinct stereotypes and discuss
them.
#4 Is there a realistic "path to peace" in the
Arab/Israeli conflict in YOUR lifetime? Explain why or why not and what
the US and other world powers could do to "help" the process
along.
THE
QUIZZES
Will be in class - essays and short answers. If you miss
it - you missed it - no make-ups.
The
Course Project "DECLARATION."
In one paragraph, simply state which country from the
region you have chosen for your Course Project. Post on Canvas. Be
prepared to discuss in class.
The
Course Project "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. - Post on Canvas
The
Course Project "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 tot he thesis you use in your course project - the
main point of your course project! Post on Canvas. Be prepared to discuss
in class.
THE COURSE PROJECT: (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 you 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.
The
FINAL EXAM will be "a take home" of one or two
essays that will be announced well in advance of the final and due on the
scheduled day of the final. The Final CAN NOT be taken late.
Your
PARTICIPATION GRADE will be based on your active and
positive participation in class. Of course your
attendance and punctuality are a prerequisite for participation.
If you post your response to the discussion prompt you MAY earn points in
the discussion... If you DO NOT post anything - you DO NOT get to talk...
sorry - be prepared or - please - do not waste our time.
Students
need to be on time and attend all class meetings.
Roll will be taken at the beginning of class. ALL WORK IS DUE AT THE
BEGINNING OF CLASS! If you are not present when roll is taken you
will be marked absent. Tardiness is simply rude and disrespectful.
Students with disabilities or who need any assistance or
reasonable accommodation should contact the instructor. Such
students are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Services. You
need to be your own advocate.
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 You need to stay in class
all class long. Getting up and leaving and returning is VERY RUDE
- PLEASE DO NOT DO IT. We are adults - Act like it please!.
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