Please note that this list includes some of the English and French speaking countries of Latin America. See page 2 in GS for a map that identifies the countries. It is imperative that you attend all classes. I do take attendance and I do allow it to influence your final class grade. For example, let s say that you end up with a class average of 89.5 and you have attended class regularly.
Regular attendance means NO unauthorized or unexcused absences.
The only authorized reasons for missing class are illness, family emergency or a university related trip. Please call or email me prior to class if you must be absent for one of these reasons. About Your Instructor Cliff Staten received his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of North Texas in 1987. He taught at the University of Texas at Austin and Southwest Texas State University prior to coming to IUS in 1989. He is currently an Associate Professor of Political Science and Dean of Social Sciences.