A huge controversy--Believe me when I say that the French are really good at having a brouhaha over anything that is perceived to be violating the tenets of "French" culture--ensued when this glass pyramid (1 of 3) was erected as the entrance to the Louvre Museum in 1989 (designed by I. M. Pei). It was a controversy that you could follow in the current events press then; now it is just a part of history. That's why we pay attention to current events in this course; they are tomorrow's history. |
Louvre |
Students are required to follow the events in one country of the world throughout their enrollment in this course; it is easiest to do this "online" instead of reading the daily newspaper, but you can certainly do that too. (There are a number of library databases, such as Proquest, that you can use to find relevant articles for this assignment. As a starting point for research, check the Loudoun campus library.) Sometimes, it is preferable that you choose to focus on a particular issue in one country, e.g., such as the Kurd minority in Iraq instead of just "Iraq." You can choose a country from any area of the world except North America. When you submit your introduction, you should also send your country/topic to your instructor for approval. Do NOT wait until the last minute to undertake this assignment. Please note that an excellent resource for finding information and articles about your topic is the Proquest database, which you can access from home.
Please consult Charlie's History Writing Center for specific information on the writing requirements of this course. Your assignment should be sent to your course instructor following the directions for submitting assignments. |
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