FDINT 211 - Global Hotspot: Pakistan
Course Description
Few countries in the world are more strategically critical yet less understood than Pakistan. This young country in an ancient land lies at the crossroads of history, religion, language, and culture. On the front-line in the war against terror, this nuclear power is in the midst of political turmoil whose outcome will have great implications for the rest of the world.
Course Outcomes
- Students will analyze the ways in which Pakistan has been shaped by factors such as history, geography, economics, religion, natural resources, and language.
- Students will analyze current challenges facing this volatile nation that has ancient roots.
- Students will be able to use these same analytical skills to better understand any nation of the world from the perspective of that nation, as well as from the perspective of the United States.
- Students will appreciate how the nations of the world are connected, develop an interest in international affairs, and see why such matters are important from a gospel perspective.
Course Materials
Required Materials
- Microphone (for recording Topic Presentations)
- I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai and Christina. ISBN-10: 0316322407. This text should be available at most bookstores and libraries.
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Technology
It is assumed that you either have your own computer or you have consistent access to a computer. You need to have the appropriate permissions on your computer to download lesson content, access websites, and update and/or download software as needed along with consistent, reliable access to an Internet connection. Visit the Orientation to Online Learning page in the first less of your course to verify that you have your computer set up properly.
You will use Microsoft Office products in this course. If you do not yet have the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) on your computer, you use this free download to obtain the software.
Mozilla Firefox is the recommended Internet browser for any ILearn course. Videos, readings, and course functionality will work best when you use Firefox
Note
The free download is only for BYU-Idaho students with a current login.
Keys to Success
BYU-Idaho Learning Model
All courses, including online courses, at BYU-Idaho follow a pattern of learning that enables students to take more responsibility for their own learning and for helping to teach one another. This pattern is called the Learning Model. Here are two pages to help you better understand the Learning Model.
Tips for Success in this Course
- As a 3 credit course, you should expect to spend around 9-12 hours per week (3-4 hours per credit-hour) completing course activities and assessments. Plan your weekly schedule wisely to set aside adequate study time and allow you to work at a healthy, steady pace throughout the course.
- Read your Notes from Instructor each week before beginning the lesson. Your instructor will provide timely information about changes, expectations and other important things to note as you begin the lesson.
How to Navigate
Lesson Activities
In every lesson there area variety assignments due. You will find descriptions of each below.
Discussion
Class discussions are the main interaction we will have in this course. Each discussion board will have two parts. Part One is a response to the choose your position scenario. Part Two is sharing insight gained from the readings (text, case studies, backgrounder, etc.). Make sure to include references to which items had the most impact.
Reading: I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
Each week there will be assigned chapters from the book I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban. Accompanying each chapter is a Reading Quiz.
Reflection Assignment
The Reflection Worksheet is the end-of-week wrap up assignment. It brings together everything we've been discussing and studying for the week and allows you to reflect on what you've learned.Answers to Reflection questions should be kept to 500 words or Less.
Weekly Self-Evaluation Quiz
At the end of every week, take the weekly Self-Evaluation. It's a way to report what you've done during the week; basically how much you've read, dug, and explored this week's to pics. Take it once you have completed all of assignments for this lesson.
Digging Deeper
Each week a variety of additional resources will be provided to enhance your study of the weekly discussion topics. There will be a selection of articles, videos and audiofiles. You are not required to use these additional resources but it is recommended as they will provide a deeper understanding of course material.
Major Assignments Fictional Internship
You have three major assignments this semester: case study, topic presentation, and Future 's project. To create these assignments you will participate in a fictional internship with the fictional Pakistan Research Group (PRG). You will find more information about PRG in the course folder in the class.
Case Study
The first project you will work on as an intern at the fictional PRG company, will be to write a case study. In a small group, you will be expected to research and write a summary (case study) of a discrete episode or issue in Pakistan's history. Each student will sign up for a Case Study on the Case Study Sign-up Wiki.
Topic Presentations
The second project this semesters that you will work on as an intern at the fictional PRG company, will be to prepare a topic presentation. Topic presentations are narrated presentations on topics related to each week's lesson. Each presentation has a due date that can be found on Calendar. Each student will sign up for a topic presentation Topic Presentation Sign-up Wiki . This is an individual assignment.
Futures Project
The last project you will work on this semester as an intern at the fictional PRG company will be to create a podcast as a group. The purpose of this second project is for your group to convince your instructor and classmates that you have learned the important and basic facts about Pakistan and how to analyze important issues facing this country. As a group, create a 5–6 minute audio podcast in which you answer: What does the future hold for Pakistan and why should I care?
Grading
Grading Categories and Weights
Grading Categories and Weights
Category | Weight |
---|---|
Reflection Assignments | 15% |
Case Study | 20% |
Topic Presentation | 20% |
fututre Projects | 20% |
Reading Quizzes | 10% |
Discussion boards | 5% |
Final Exams | 10% |
Final Exam:
The final exam is a multiple choice and matching test that encompasses everything you have learned. Questions are taken from the Weekly Backgrounders, Malala readings, Case Studies, and Topic Presentations.