Addison-Wesley Press, 2000. Additionally, students will be expected to read the Dallas Morning News on a daily basis and be prepared to discuss relevant international issues in class. The Dallas Morning News provides considerable international coverage much of which focuses on developing countries. The goal of lecture is to discuss and develop the concepts related to development economics. Reading the chapter before class will allow you to gain the most possible from lecture and reduce confusion during lectures.
Any material discussed in class has the potential to be an exam question.
While class attendance is not mandatory, it is in your best interest to attend class regularly. If you miss class you should find out what you missed from your classmates. Additionally it is very difficult to participate in class discussions if you are not in attendance. We will also view videos that are designed to familiarize you with different areas of the world and issues of importance to those regions. Grades will be based on two exams and one project.