Weekly Discussion

Every week a question will be placed in Blackboard based on the readings. Answer each question in 6-8 sentences. Please then respond to one person’s post in 4-6 sentences. You can add further information, support or clarify what your classmate has written. If you offer a criticism please do so respectfully.

It is due by 11:59 on Thursday every week.

Plagiarism exam (5% of your grade)

This is a mandatory assignment and there are no makeups or late submissions

1. Please click on the link 
2. Complete the exam
3. Score 11 or above (keep taking the test until you score 11 or above)
4. Screenshot the final page with the score
5. post the score on blackboard.

Exams:

The question and terms will be uploaded to Blackboard two weeks before the due date. You are to write 5-7 pages answering the question and define the terms based on lectures and readings.

Said and Huntington Debate over the “class of civilization” argument

(15%)

Please write 5 paragraphs comparing the arguments of Samuel Huntington and Edward Said. Based on your understanding of Cleveland chapter 10 and 11, your argument should determine which scholar’s argument is more viable in attempting to explain the post WWI Middle East and offer evidence to support your claims. You may also only use your textbook for context.

Please watch the Huntington interview on Charlie Rose where he describes his “class of civilizations” argument. Huntington 

 

Biography of Samuel Huntington

Please familiarize yourself with the information presented in this biograph because it will help you read his argument.

Please watch the Edward Said Lecture on the “clash of civilizations.”

Biography of Edward Said

Assignment: Please watch both interviews and discuss the two arguments.  This is a comparative paper. You are to compare the two arguments and present which is more compelling and offer why with evidence in paragraphs 2-4

In paragraph one: State both Huntington and Said’s argument. (a big part of your grade will be determined by how well you understand the arguments) and determine whose thesis can be applied better to the relationship between Europe and the Middle East/ North Africa as discussed in Cleveland chapter 10 and 11. Cite all work and you must only use the textbook, lectures and information presented.

In paragraphs two-four: offer evidence from the interviews to show that you understand the arguments and how they relate to the Middle East after WWI

Paragraph five: Conclusion

Here is a guide to help you write your paper.

Film: West Beirut

Here is the film that you should watch. It should take you about an hour and a half to watch the film. It is in Arabic and has subtitles. It is a really great movie. You should also watch this film after you do the reading on the Lebanese Civil War in Cleveland. There is not weekly reading assigned this week, but you need that reading to help you complete this assignment.

Please write 2 – 3 pages about the film West Beirut and discuss the film in the context of the Lebanese Civil War.

Answer the following question: How does the film represent the reality of the Lebanese Civil War? (Make sure to connect to the historical reality found in Cleveland). You want to show how this film  reflects the historical context. Your thesis should answer this question.

Also, remember to revise your work before you submit it.

As always you are expected to only use Cleveland and the Film. You may not consult any sources on the internet, share work with colleagues or engage in any activity that gives you an unfair advantage over others. I am always here to help. Please ask for help.

Topics Paper

Below you will find links to 5 different topics. Please chose one of these topics and write three paragraphs by defining the author’s argument and offering critique or support of the argument.

Please summarize what you learned in one paragraph and then offer three paragraphs to discuss what you learned and a final paragraph to wrap up or conclude. You want to make sure that you talk about what point the scholar is trying to make. This is crucial. As always you can revise for a higher grade.

Environment

Gender/Women

Gender/ Masculinity

Punishment

Medicine

Refugees

Religion Minorities