Critical reviews are critical thought pieces to be
written in response to the coming session’s readings and in light of the course
themes. These writing exercises are not
meant to summarize the readings. Students
must address the points below in their critical reviews:
How do the assigned readings relate to one another or
to other course
readings thus far? In what ways are the
readings similar or different from others?
Do you think that the author(s) supported their
arguments with ample evidence? If so,
give concrete examples. If not, what
could the author(s) have done otherwise to be more convincing?
What counter-arguments did the author(s) fail to
consider?
Assessment:
Comprehension (30 points): Thorough understanding of the key arguments
of all the week’s readings demonstrated in the review overall.
Critical Point #1 (30 points): Higher-level thinking skills such as synthesis,
analysis, and critique employed.
Relevant evidence from the readings used to substantiate the claims
made.
Critical Point #2 (30 points): Higher-level thinking skills such as synthesis,
analysis, and critique employed.
Relevant evidence from the readings used to substantiate the claims
made.
Writing Mechanics and Clarity (10 points): Carefully proofread to eliminate problems
with style, sentence structure, grammar, and spelling. Organization and argumentation aid in
communicating the main points clearly.
Adheres to the ASA format for internal citations and works cited.
References:
Amin, Sajeda and Nagah
Al-Bassusi. 2004. “Education, Wage Work and Marriage:
Perspectives
of Egyptian Working Women.” Journal of Marriage and the Family
66: 1287-1299.
Brink, Judy H. 1987.
“Changing Extended Family Relationships in an Egyptian Village.” Urban
Anthropology 16(2): 133-149.
Hoodfar, Homa.
1997. Between Marriage and the Market: Intimate Politics and
Survival in
Cairo. Berkeley:
University of California Press. Pages 103-140.
