HWC Day 32 - Middle East Wrap-Up

Objective:  Trace historical developments in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia.  Identify trends in the contemporary Middle East, Central Asia, & Transcaucasia.

Task:  Good morning!  We'll begin class with a brief lecture on the sources of Islamic law.  Then, each group will have the opportunity to present on the contemporary issues.  Finally, if there is time remaining in class, we'll review for tomorrow's test.

Homework:

• TODAY - Part V (Contemporary Issues) of Regional Study submission due at 7:45 am (5 bonus points for submission on or before 11:59 pm on Saturday, October 17)
• Tuesday, October 20 - Unit 3 Test (study guide posted on Schoology as "Unit 3 Test Study Hints")
• Tuesday, October 20 - Unit 3 SJS's due on class blog by 11:59 pm - ANOTHER new date!!!!
• Wednesday, October 21 - Europe map due
• Thursday, October 22 - "Meanwhile in Europe" discussion 
• Friday, October 23 - Italian Renaissance due in class
• Monday, October 26 - Protestant Reformation packet due in class
• Tuesday, October 27 - "Workshop of a New Society" due in class
• Monday, November 2 - Rwanda extra credit due by 11:59 pm
• Monday, November 2 - Mid-Term Exam

Extending class discussion:

• "War on the Word 'Jihad'" (All Things Considered, NPR, 10/30/2006)
• "Jihad: A Misunderstood Concept from Islam" (Islamic Supreme Council of America)