Papers must be handed in on time, unless an extension is given. In cases of cheating or plagiarism, the penalty will be flunking the course. For written work, keep your preparation materials, and be prepared to explain the meaning of everything you write. There will be a research paper, a mid-term, and a final. Tests will consist of short-answer identification of terms, map exercises, and essays.
Exams are cumulative.
Essay questions for the midterm and the final will be discussed in class at least a week in advance of the exam. Make up exams will only been given in the case of certifiable family or health emergencies. There are an increasing number of well-designed and reliable web sites that provide interesting materials on the Middle East. Like all web sites, you need to exercise your critical intelligence to sort your way through what is useful and what is not. Course objectives and requirements 2.