Required readings must be read with care before the lectures. Lectures will supplement the readings not replace them. Three essays, six to seven pages in length, typed and doubt spaced. The essays are due in class on February 24, March 29 and April 21. Grammar, punctuation, style and content will be taken into account in the grading of the essays.
Deadlines are final.
Late essays will be penalized. Final examination in class on Monday, May 3. Discussion sections will be arranged. All students are expected to sign up. 5. Visit to the Islamic galleries of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.