The History of Modern Mexico/Spring, 2021/Dr. Mark Saad Saka/Sul Ross State University Office: Lawrence Hall 208 Telephone 837-8304 Email—
[email protected]; This is my official Sul Ross email, however, if the system ever went down due to a malware attack or cyber-meltdown, etc. please use
[email protected]. I rarely check this email it is simply a backup so please use the sulross account unless necessary. Office Hours: T, Th 10:00-10:45 M,W, F 10:00-11:45 Objective of the Course This course is designed to introduce you to the sweeping epic of Mexican history. We will examine the political, economic, social, and cultural forces that have shaped Mexico since Independence in 1821. Classroom Requirements: Regular attendance and punctuality is expected. The lectures for this course will also be available on zoom for those who are either quarantined due to Covid exposure. unable to physically attend, or if the regular campus is closed for Covid or other reasons. I prefer that if you are on campus, in class instruction is a better option but in this current era, the zoom option will be available. No cell-phones, no texting in class. If you violate this policy you will be asked to leave class. Required Reading • Terry Rugeley, Epic Mexico: A History rom Earliest Times, 2020, ISBN-13 : 978-0806167077 There will be four exams in this course including a mandatory final. Each exam will consist of three essays. At the end of the course, your top four exams and final will be added together and added divided by five and this will constitute your grade.