Moreover, we will use the world wide web to augment the materials available for study and reference. This syllabus will be available on line in the department of Global and Community Studies' web site. Additionally we will all take part in an on line discussion group. There will be a map assignment, three quizzes, one on each world area studied, followed by a final examination which will deal with the material from a comparative perspective. In addition, each student will be expected to present a paper on the novels.
Extra credit is available.
Each student must retain a photo copy of their formal paper and keep all returned assignments. A map assignment is also required. Most Americans know very little about the region under study. When they have heard of such areas, too often their images come from distorted visions available in many popular films. Nevertheless, there are films available for rental that genuinely contribute to the developing of an understanding of these communities.