Sunday, January 29, 2012

Week 2 Readings!

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

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Week 1 Readings

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


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!

Monday, January 16, 2012

Spring 2012 Class Information

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