Iran: A State of Paradox

Week 2 Readings!

2012-01-29T12:30:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone!
Here are the readings that are due for week 2:

Blum, William. Killing Hope. PAGES 63-72 ONLY (Bottom of 63).

“Mossadegh Saved the Shah"

And OPTIONAL: Iran in the News:

Iran's Oil Gambit

Remember, we don't need summaries, we want to hear your thoughts and opinions (You can keep it as short as 2-3 sentences, or go longer if you want!)
What surprised you? What interested you? What made you angry?

See you in class! If you have questions, email us: irandecal@gmail.com

Week 1 Readings

2012-01-21T12:24:00.000-08:00

Hello All,
If you have any questions or problems regarding enrollment, please let us know!
You have all been added to the listserve for the class: irandecal@lists.berkeley.edu
If you want to get in contact with us regarding enrollment or the listserve, the class email is: irandecal@gmail.com

Here are the readings for Week 1, please read the short mandatory reading, and at least one of the optional articles, then respond in one paragraph (3-4 sentences):

MANDATORY:

History of Iran: Qajar Dynasty

The Qajar Class Structure

NOT Time to Attack Iran

Christmas is No Time for an Iranian Revolution

Optional:
A view inside Iran

Op-Ed: Don't Do It Bibi

IMPORTANT: Remember, no summarizing, we want to read your thoughts and opinions. And feel free to respond to another classmate's comment!

Spring 2012 Class Information

2012-01-16T10:19:00.001-08:00

Hello!

We are very excited to start the Spring 2012 term of this class!

Here is the information:

Class is on Wednesday from 6pm-8pm in 100 Wheeler.

The first day of class is Wednesday January 18th

The CCN information:
Lower division PS 98: 71462 (sign up for this one if you have completed 59 units or less)
Upper division PS 198: 71924 (sign up for this one if you have completed more than 60 units)

please email us with any questions: irandecal@gmail.com

Iran DeCal

2010-08-30T00:15:00.000-07:00

Welcome Fall 2011 Students!

This is the official blog for the Iran: A State of Paradox Decal. The CCN should be posted by Monday August 29, so check the Decal website and enroll!

First class meeting is on Wednesday August 31st, in 105 Barrows at 6 pm. This course is 2 units, offered in 2 versions: PS 98 and PS 198. The class can only be taken as P/NP.

Guideline: If you have 59 units or less of coursework completed, sign up for PS 98. If you have 60 or more, sign up for PS 198. Everyone should sign up for 2 units.

We look forward to seeing you all in class!

- Shahed & Shahrzad

P.S. Questions? Concerns? Email us at irandecal@gmail.com!