Assignment: Immigrants from the Middle East Before and After 9/11
o What arguments are the authors making? What inspires these arguments?
o If the piece isn't explicitly argumentative, discuss the author's thematic focus. Do not just summarize the plot for works of fiction.
o How do the authors make these arguments? What kinds of evidence do they use?
o For works of fiction, consider how the author approaches the big theme they write on.
o What are some of your critiques of these readings?
o What stands out to you in these readings?
o What issues do they bring up that could be put into conversation with our 21st century world?
o How does the piece shape your understanding of what it means to be American?
o How does the piece contribute to our thinking of diversity as a value?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.