The paper will be approximately 10 typed pages. The nature of the papers will be discussed in class. Classroom participation is strongly encouraged.
Questions are welcome at any time.
If for reasons beyond your control you cannot take a test on the assigned day, you must arrange a make-up within two school days of the missed examination. By comparing and contrasting the two, their similarities and differences should become clear. The course will ask why two countries that have constantly been held up as having great potential have as yet not achieved that potential. This should throw light on the difficulties in establishing successful economic and political systems. The student will also learn the basic outlines of the modern history of these countries.