There will be two in-class debates over the course of the semester. All students are expected to participate in all debates. You also will also be expected to present the results of your research paper.
You will write one longer (12-page) paper, involving independent research on a topic approved by the instructors, and present that paper in class. This paper may cover one of the cases we explore in substantially greater detail (e.g., Iraq), or it may address another topic. Papers cannot be rewritten for a higher grade, though we would be happy to read drafts ahead of time.
The short (4-page) essay due in Class #7 is intended to be a summary of course concepts to date.