They will draw upon the lectures and readings. Each will be worth approximately 20 percent of your grade. The final exam will be cumulative. The relative weight given to each exam is subject to change if in the professor's judgment a different weighting better reflects the student's performance in the course . Make up exams will be given only under extreme circumstances.
All excuses are subject to verification.
Research paper . Students also will write a research paper of approximately 8-10 pages on a particular developing country or region. In this paper, students will apply theories of development, or explore a particular theme of politics in developing areas, with respect to a particular country or region. Students must submit a typed paragraph stating their paper topic by March 1. Points will be deducted from the paper grade for paragraphs turned in late.