Iran and Islamic Fundamentalism

Topic: Iran and Islamic Fundamentalism
** MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION/QUESTIONS COMPLETELY
a) Design an essay that explains the role of Islamic fundamentalism in the Iranian Revolution.
b) How do we explain the Ayatollah Khomeinis central role in the Iranian Revolution? Was it his charisma that proved so compelling, or was his successful leadership dependent upon contingent factors such as the shahs ill-fated attempts to marginalize Islamic culture in Iran?
This assignment is to be a 5 page, typed, double-spaced, formal paper. Please follow established rules of grammar and punctuation, and use the Chicago Manual of Style (or Turabian) as your standard for footnotes. You may choose one of the topics listed below, or consult with me if you wish to formulate your own topic.
** MUST ALSO INCLUDE — 4 images: 2 images celebrating or approving of the revolution you wrote about, and 2 images that are critical of the revolution. Post a few lines explaining the images and why you chose them.
***** MUST READ and INCLUDE:
Include a STRONG thesis statement, introduction, and body paragraphs
— State a specific position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) takes into account the complexities of an issue. Others\’ points of view are acknowledged within position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis). Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline and shape the whole work.) — Define the scope of the research question or thesis completely. Can determine key concepts. Types of information (sources) selected relate to concepts or answer research question.
— Accesses information using variety of search strategies and some relevant information sources. Demonstrates ability to refine search.
— Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant primary and secondary sources to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.
— Communicates, organizes, and synthesizes information from sources. Intended purpose is achieved.
— Correctly uses the following information use strategies (use of citations and references; distinguishing between common knowledge and ideas requiring attribution) and demonstrate a full understanding of the ethical and legal restrictions on the use of published, confidential, and/or proprietary information.
— States deeper interest or issues about other cultures and seeks out answers to these questions
— Demonstrates adequate understanding of the complexity of elements important to members of another culture in relation to its history, values, politics, communication styles, economy, or beliefs and practices.
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MUST GATHER INFORMATION FROM THE FOLLOWING SOURCES (also include an additional SCHOLARLY source):
1. Defronzo, James. (2015). Revolutions and Revolutionary Movements. (5th ed). Boulder, CO: Westview Press. p 334-339 and Ch. 7
2. Goldstone, Jack (2008). Revolutions: Theoretical, Comparative, and Historical Studies. (3rd ed). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning. p 107-120.
3. Richard, Michael. Revolutions in World History, Routledge, 2004. Ch. 6
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