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Friday, October 7, 2016

HWC Day 28 - History of the Middle East

Sunni & Shiite Islam: Do You Know the Difference?  Take THIS quiz!

Objective:   Discuss the complex position of women in Islam.  Establish a timeline of significant events in the history of the Middle East.  Consider the role of Orientalism in the historiography of the Middle East.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please test your knowledge of Sunni & Shia Islam with the quiz above.  We'll spend the next few minutes in a discussion circle to consider the complicated, complex status of women in Islamic societies.  Then, we'll take notes on the history of the Middle East.

Homework:
  • TODAY  - Unit 3 Regional Study, Part II "Orientalism" due in class
  • Tuesday, October 11 - "Roots of Muslim Rage" rdg. quiz
  • Wednesday, October 12 - Perspectives in History packet due in class - START THIS EARLY!
  • Thursday, October 13 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
  • Friday, October 14 - Regional Study Part III "Comparing Saudi Arabia & Iran"
  • Friday, October 14 - Unit 3 PDP due on class blog
  • Monday, October 17  - Regional Study Parts IV "Transcaucasia" & Part V "Contemporary Issues" due 
  • Monday, October 17 - Unit 3 PDC due on class blog
  • Tuesday, October 18- Unit 3 Test
  • Tuesday, October 18 - Unit 3 SJS due on class blog

Extending Class Discussion:

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