INR 4283 SUMMER 2008
 

Third World countries are identified by limited resources and low ranking on human development indices; low life expectancy, high infant mortality, low levels of literacy and high levels of political instability. While trying to develop, the Third World countries have not been able to surmount the social, economic and political problems that have beset them. At the beginning of the new millennium while there is much for which we should congratulate ourselves, it is equally true that the issues confronting the third world countries are uniquely complex and diverse. In this course we will explore the complex interrelationship of factors that produce the above mentioned problems. Also, special attention will be given to Asia as this course is listed in the courses for Certificate in Asian Studies.

Be sure to read the getting started page it has some important info.

This course has two principal objectives.

1. The first objective is to identify some of the significant issues and problems confronting the third world countries.
2. The second objective is to develop an understanding of the domestic, international, and transnational dynamics of the forces that are at work shaping these issues and the policies adopted to respond to them.

E-mail: Contact me via my CE6/Blackboard email or personal email at mishraa@fiu.edu

Use the discussion tool-open forum to posts questions/ queries/ thoughts that may be of interest to other students. For questions that may concern you alone, please send an email to course mail.

Office Hours: By appointment. You can e email, and fix up an appointment or if you need to reach me urgently, you can call me at 305 971 0805 given at the top of this page.

My philosophy is to make learning enjoyable and accessible to everyone. I believe that a picture speaks a thousand words, so while text, PPT and lectures are important, a video can bring the issue in front of you in a graphic and unforgettable way. 3 discussion topics have been laid out for this course with a view to fostering meaningful exchanges in the virtual class. These discussions will not be coffee table discussions but those based on readings, research, and theories. I want to see you develop your own voice, challenge yourself and engage in critical thinking. This involves challenging your own assumptions sometimes, and testing your own experience against that of the researchers who are quoted in the texts and also that of your fellow students.

Note: It is presumed that all those who have registered for the course did so knowing the requirements of the course and their personal commitments. Please do not ask for accommodation unless there is an unforeseen emergency.

 

There are no prerequisites for this course.

For more information about prerequisites, click here.

Every student should create his/her own student homepage. As this is going to be in the nature of an introduction be sure to post it within 15 days from the first day of class. Late posting will be graded out of 3. What all needs to be mentioned on your web page is detailed on the Discussion Forum.

To access directions about student homepages please click here.

Quizzes 1, 2, 3 will have 15 multi part questions ie. there is/are one or more-than-one correct answer to the question, to be completed within 20 minutes.

 

EXAM: 20 Multiple Choice Questions to be completed within 20 minutes.

There are 9 videos that you will be expected to watch during this course. Expect specific questions in the quizzes, mid term and final exam from the videos. It will be to your advantage to watch the videos before posting your comments on the discussion topics.

If you have a disability and need assistance, please contact the Disability Resource Center (University Park : GC190; 305-348-3532) (North Campus: WUC139, 305-919-5345). Upon contact, the Disability Resource Center will review your request and contact your professors or other personnel to make arrangements for appropriate modification and/or assistance.  

The University's policy on religious holy days as stated in the University Catalog and Student Handbook will be followed in this class. Any student may request to be excused from (on-line) class to observe a religious holy day of his or her faith.

Assignments from the text and other resources are listed below for each class session. Students are expected to pace their learning according to the posted course assignments.

It is expected that interactive learning and teaching will enrich the learning experience of all students, and that each student will work in partnership with the professor to create a positive learning experience for all. Student engagement is a necessary condition for an effective learning experience, and includes contributions to debate and discussion (if any), positive interactive learning with others, and an enthusiastic attitude towards inquiry. Everyone is expected to be a positive contributor to the class learning community, and students are expected to share the responsibility of teaching each other.

Statement of Understanding between Professor and Student

Every student must respect the right of everyone to have an equitable opportunity to learn and honestly demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, all students must adhere to a standard of academic conduct, demonstrating respect for themselves, their fellow classmates, and the educational mission of the University. As a student at FIU taking this class:

I will not represent someone else’s work as my own. I will not cheat, nor will I aid in another’s cheating.

I will be honest in my academic endeavors.

I understand that if I am found responsible for academic misconduct, I will be subject to the academic misconduct procedures and sanctions as outlined in the Student Hand book.

Failure to adhere to the guidelines stated above may result in one of the following:
Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student from the University, preventing readmission to the institution. This sanction shall be recorded on the student's transcript.
Suspension: Temporary separation of the student from the University for a specific period of time.

By taking this online course, I promise to adhere to FIU’s Student Code of Academic Integrity. For details on the policy and procedures go to ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT (Section 2.44) Additionally the following two documents should be used by every student in business classes that require individual or group written assignments:

• Certification of Authorship Assignment Cover Page (Individual)
• Certification of Authorship Assignment Cover Page (Groups)

NOTE: Intensive Auditing of the course will be conducted to prevent academic misconduct.

This is a fully online course, meaning that all course work (100%) will be conducted online. Expectations for performance in fully online courses are the same as for traditional courses; in fact, fully online courses require a degree of self-motivation, self-discipline, and technology skills that can make them more demanding for some students.

Fully online courses are not independent study courses. You will be expected to interact online with the professor and your fellow students; to do assignments; to meet deadlines; and in many classes, to work in virtual groups. In some fully online courses, you may be required to come to campus to take midterms and exams, but in most, you will take your tests online.

Tips for Success in your online course, click here.

Online Etiquette, click here.

Please note that we offer our Online Learning Tutorial via the web and/or CD-ROM.  If you are unable to attend one of our on-campus orientations or just need help with an online tool click here.

If you are on a slow connection, we recommend that you order the CD-ROM. The CD-ROM will be delivered to you free of charge in 3 - 5 business days.