Pretty straightforward class for your non-western. Two exams, but both have "study guides" which have a bank of all the possible questions that could be asked on them. No papers, but there is a video project due at the end of the semester. This was not super difficult but the timing being during exams was kind of irritating. Discussion components vary based which TA you have. Ilma was alright, Adam substituted one week and he was really good so I would recommend his sections if you can take them.