Students are expected to participate in class discussions of the reading assignments and to be able to link the readings to the overall course learning objectives. Students should complete the reading prior to class on the date shown. Mastery of the material covered in the readings and discussions will be evaluated as part of the two midterm exams. Activities A series of learning activities will be assigned throughout the course. Students are responsible for understanding the learning objectives of each activity and how those objectives fit with the overall course learning objectives.
Students are responsible for completing each activity and submitting all work by the due date shown.
Mastery of the material covered in the activities will be evaluated as part of the two midterm exams. Individual and Group Projects Students will complete two independent research projects - one dealing with a regional or topical theme and one dealing with a specific country. The projects will provide students with an opportunity for applying the concepts they have learning in the course to new situations. The topics for each project will be determined through consultation between the student and the instructor. The projects will culminate in written papers and either oral or electronic reports.