Students may communicate their questions about materials in the course via e-mail and they are encouraged to use the WWW to facilitate their research. The MSU Library, the Department of History, and Interlibrary Loan provide most of the resources needed for this course. Books, both primary and secondary, and videos are usually sufficient for this 200-level course. To establish high academic standards. Modern Europe maintains high standards of academic excellence.
High expectations result in student performance at higher levels.
They are also evaluated on mechanics and expressive style. By both oral and written means instructors evaluate student discourse. Exams and papers are marked-up and returned to students. Essay exams ask students to bring together reading, lecture, video, and in-class discussion materials. Class attendance is required.