### Class Summary Report
**Title:**
Diplomatic Scenario Report Preparation
**Synopsis:**
This class focused on introducing the next major assignment, a diplomatic scenario report, where students will adopt the role of a diplomat and make policy suggestions. The lesson aimed to guide students through the assignment’s objectives, the differences from the previous assignment, and the expectations for research depth, strategic focus, and analytical rigor.
**Attendance:**
– Number of students absent: 7 (Fatima, Fidoza, Hajar, Halima, Masiha, Zarifa, and one unnamed)
**Topics Covered:**
1. **Assignment Introduction:**
– Overview of the diplomatic scenario report
– Comparison with the previous reflection paper assignment
– Emphasis on roleplay, creativity, and perspective-taking
2. **Assignment Details:**
– Role of a non-ambassadorial diplomat
– Policy suggestions to the ambassador
– Selection of country and time period
– Analysis of US foreign policy impact
3. **Writing Style and Research:**
– Transition from personal narrative to formal, analytical report
– Requirement for extensive engagement with academic sources
4. **Assignment Structure:**
– Introduction and identification of the diplomat persona
– Analysis of US interests and local perspectives
– Recommendations for diplomatic engagement strategies
5. **Evaluation Criteria:**
– Depth and clarity of analysis
– Realism and feasibility of proposed strategies
– Effectiveness of research and proper citation
6. **Brainstorming Exercise:**
– Students chose countries to represent
– Created timelines of major US involvement events
**Actionable Items:**
– Address the high number of absences
– Ensure students understand citation requirements
– Provide examples of diplomatic letterhead for assignment formatting
– Clarify expectations for incorporating historical and modern sources
**Homework:**
– Reflect on how the chosen country has responded to US diplomatic engagement
– Identify positive or negative events related to US engagement
– Prepare for Tuesday’s class continuation with online students’ country timelines