Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince . Two written reports. The topics for both papers will be based upon our additional readings. Proper footnoting and bibliography listing procedures will be required and all papers must be typed. Failure to comply with approved methodology will result in a failure.
Copies are available at the bookstore or samples can be acquired through numerous on line sites.
Additional papers, reviews and themes based upon our readings will be assigned as well. Participation in class discussion. This is an important part of our class. Evaluation in this area is in a positive manner only. This means that effective participation in class can result in the raising of your final grade as much as half a level.