This is a broad and fast-paced course. It requires that students keep up with the reading and that they make an effort to follow events in the countries we cover as these events are reported in the daily press. The lectures and class discussions supplement and give more depth to class readings. To keep abreast of developments in the countries we will be studying, you should read a major newspaper such as the Los Angeles Times , Washington Post , or the New York Times . You can find country updates and other resources there.
Attendance is recorded daily via a sign-up sheet.
Grades in this class are not based on a curve. There will be three exams consisting of multiple-choice and essay questions. You will need Scantron form 886 for the three big exams and six short quiz forms. Make-up exams are not granted routinely and require documentation of a medical emergency. In other words, make-ups are granted only if a student presents a verifiable medical note or can document an emergency that precluded taking the quiz or the exam.