Throughout the semester we will apply these concepts and theories to different countries. In Part II we will focus on the dynamics of political and social change in developing countries. We will also examine the way in which the foreign policy of industrialized countries affect the political fortunes of developing countries. Examinations and Course Requirements Students are expected to complete assigned readings before class and to attend lectures, as material not found in the readings may appear in lectures and on exams. Students are also expected to arrive to class on time and not to leave until class is over.
Students have a responsibility to show respect for the opinions expressed by their classmates.
The format of the quizzes and exams will be short-answer questions. Make-up exams will be arranged only in special circumstances, and students are responsible to notify the instructor within 24 hours after the exam. I expect all students to adhere to the university s standards of academic honesty in their class work. A Comparative Introduction , 3rd Edition. Isbister, Promises Not Kept , 5th Edition.