For this assignment, you need to reflect on The Travels of Ibn Battuta in light of The Adventures of Ibn Battuta by Ross Dunn.
You should read the introduction of the book and then select one chapter from the book as the source of your reflection. The paper should be divided into three main parts: general summary of the source (including justification for the choice of the book/chapter), relevance to the course (with specific references to readings/questions/debates/discussions etc.), and general commentary on the topic. Add in-text citations.
Class Reading: Lapidus, Ira. A History of Islamic Societies, 3rd edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2014.
The class is about The Islamic World
Profs Instructions: Written Assignments
These short-written assignments (min. one page and max. two pages) should be structured as reflection papers – in response to questions (as well as sources) that will be posted on Canvas (min. one page and max. two pages). A reflection paper should be divided into three main parts: a general introduction, relevance to the course, and a general commentary. The introduction should give an overview of the issue/topic and situate it within context (historical, cultural, scholarly etc.). Relevance to the course may involve comparison with a text or theme that is discussed within the course. The general commentary should evaluate the main points/arguments and highlight the significance of the issue/topic. When you write, make sure to start by placing the discussion and the book in a broader context. It helps set the stage for your analysis and makes your argument clearer.