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2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR
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TRIMESTER III: 2011-2012
Roots of 9/11 Generalizations Project.
Roots of 9/11 Assessment Checklist.
Library handout on Useful Databases for Roots of 9/11
See References & Resources links to left for Bib & Cite info.
DVD from class: The Road to 9/11 was made in 2005. The writer/producer is Sabin Streeter. It was produced by the Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation.
ASSIGNMENTS: WEEK of 5/21/12
Due Mon., 5/21: Completed significant research effort for first generalization. Remember: must keep track of source and page info. for ALL evidence as well as complete MLA format Works Cited information -- read the top of the handout for important format info. REVIEW the CHECKLIST to ensure you are meeting the requirements.
Due Tues., 5/22: TYPED ROUGH DRAFT of 1st Generalization with (Parenthetical Cites) & Works Cited -- USE MLA HANDOUT to ensure CORRECT FORMAT (e.g., READ the top of the handout as well as use the models)! REVIEW the CHECKLIST to ensure you are meeting the requirements. Identify 3 options for your 2nd generalization: it must be a different level and basically NOT overlap with your 1st generalization topic. In class: by end of class, approval of 2nd topic & level.
Due Wed., 5/23: Completed significant research effort for second generalization. Remember: must keep track of source and page info. for ALL evidence as well as complete MLA format Works Cited information -- read the top of the handout for important format info. REVIEW the CHECKLIST to ensure you are meeting the requirements..
Due Thurs., 5/24: Completed significant research effort for second generalization. Remember: must keep track of source and page info. for ALL evidence as well as complete MLA format Works Cited information -- read the top of the handout for important format info. REVIEW the CHECKLIST to ensure you are meeting the requirements.
Due Fri., 5/25: LAST DAY IN LIBRARY. Revise first generalization and works cited, based on my comments. TURN IN MY COMMENTS WITH YOUR FINAL GEN & WORKS CITED. Completed significant research effort for second generalization. Remember: must keep track of source and page info. for ALL evidence as well as complete MLA format Works Cited information -- read the top of the handout for important format info. REVIEW the CHECKLIST to ensure you are meeting the requirements.
Week of 5/28/12
Due Tues., 5/29: Typed Final Generalizations & Works Cited in MLA format -- Create a separate Works Cited for EACH Gen. COMPLETE CHECKLIST & TURN IN WITH FINAL. Also TURN IN MY COMMENTS ON FIRST GEN. Rough Draft. PLEASE RETURN ANY ARTICLES THAT YOU BORROWED FROM THE FOLDERS. BRING MINGST TEXTBOOK to class.
Due Wed., 5/30: Read Mingst, Ch 9 230-238 on the U.N (start Historical Perspective - stop at Realism and Int'l Law) AND Ch. 7 164-166 about two generations of peacekeeping. TAKE OUTLINE NOTES on the main ideas/evidence in the reading. BRING IR READER TO CLASS.
Due Thurs., 5/31: Read article on Bosnian Civil War and TAKE DETAILED NOTES. Use assignment sheet for Case Study to guide you. In class: DVD on Peacekeeping: Why the UN Failed in Bosnia -- REQUIRED for Graded Discussion tomorrow.
Due Fri., 6/1: Read 2 articles: "Call in the Blue Helmets" and Madeleine Albright's "United Nations." TAKE OUTLINE NOTES. GRADED DISCUSSION IN CLASS ON BOSNIAN CIVIL WAR CASE STUDY -- based on 3 articles and, especially, on the DVD on peacekeeping and Bosnia.
FOND FAREWELL TO THE WONDERFUL SENIORS!!
Week of 6/4/12
Due Mon., 6/4: Read Basic Facts About the UN & TAKE OUTLINE NOTES. Read Assignment handouts: UN Simulation: Preliminary Directions/Initial Agenda & UN Simulation: Expectations. Review Checklist for UN Sim Project Assessment to get an overview of EXPECTATIONS. You must have a strong handle on the process and steps of the UN Simulation as well as a general sense of the organization of the UN and the role of the Committees.
EARLIER ASSIGNMENTS for 11-12 T3
Mon., 3/19: Welcome to IR!
Due Tues., 3/20: IR READER: "Developing Foreign Policy" article and Take Detailed Notes using the guiding questions; click here for questions handed out in class: Dev Foreign Policy Questions. Complete Student Info handout. Read Course Expectations. Check Computer Acct./Password.
Due Wed., 3/21: Have space in a 3-ring binder with lined paper. Create and TYPE your detailed 'Action Plan, " (at least one full page, single spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman), which includes: 1) intro paragraph that IDs your overall goal, given your role and powers and the "loose nukes" situation. Be explicit to demonstrate your understanding of role, etc. and 2) bulleted list --in order of priority -- of your specific policy recommendations for the President, from the pov of your role -- for each recommendation you need to provide a rationale, including potential risks. It should be explicit in your Action Plan that you understand what the 'situation' is with the 'loose nukes.' SOURCES: "Developing Foreign Policy" article, Team handout, Role handout, Situation handout. Click here for the U.S. Foreign Policy simulation -- Bring in TYPED copies for each group member and the teacher. If you will be absent: PLEASE E-MAIL YOUR ACTION PLAN TO THE TEACHER (leopoldr@arps.org) BEFORE CLASS!!! BRING READER (and text if you want): you may have time to do homework.
Due Thurs., 3/22: IR READER: 2 articles: "The Bush Doctrine" and Obama's "Renewing American Leadership." Take Notes using Guiding Questions. Click here for the questions handed out in class: The President and U.S. Foreign Policy. PRESIDENT: ready to deliver speech in class today: 3-5 min. explaining final decision, include specifics - turn in TYPED speech. BRING IR READER TO CLASS. BRING MINGST TEXT.
Due Fri., 3/23: READ pp. 1-9 of Chapter 1 in the Mingst IR textbook. Take OUTLINE NOTES on the main ideas/evidence in the reading. Include responses to the Guiding Questions on page 1 of the chapter as well as key terms in your Outline Notes. Be familiar with the terms, per the handout. Click here for Ch 1 Terms. See Note Taking Guidelines. BRING READER & MINGST TEXTBOOK.
Week of 3/26/12
Due Mon., 3/26: Finish Chapter 1, in the Mingst IR textbook. Take OUTLINE NOTES on the main ideas/evidence in the reading. Include responses to the Guiding Questions on page 1 of the chapter as well as key terms in your Outline Notes. Be familiar with the terms, per the handout. Click here for Ch 1 Terms. See Note Taking Guidelines. ALSO: Read Tony Blair's "A Year of Huge Challenges" in IR READER. Take Notes on Blair using the Guiding Questions distributed in class. Click here for Blair Questions. In class: Presidential Press Conference.
Due Tues., 3/27: TYPED Reflection Paper (at least 3 pages but it CANNOT be more than 4 pages; double-spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman) -- see U.S. Foreign Policy simulation assignment. Weave a COHESIVE essay based on the six questions (i.e., do NOT write as if 6 separate hwk questions). You do not need a thesis but there should be formal paragraphs with topic sentences and with SPECIFIC examples for supporting evidence. Write so an "unfamiliar reader" can follow. Click here for directions slide from class. See link for the assignment, U.S. Foreign Policy simulation. Click here for Sim Reflection Checklist. In class: activity using Blair hwk.
Due Wed., 3/28: Skim ALL of Chap. 2. Read Assigned section closely and Take Detailed Notes on Key Events & Critical Trends. Include DATES/YEARS. This is prep for the Timeline Assignment distributed in class. Click here for copy: Timeline: History of International Political System. BRING TEXTBOOK TO CLASS.
T3: Click here for your assigned section: REVISED Timeline Groups
Due Thurs., 3/29: Finish all your markers for the timeline. Be sure to include Relevant Years for Events. Follow class guidelines on size, shapes and colors. Ensure your markers can be seen clearly from a distance (e.g., dark & legible). Begin studying for the test. In class: construct final timeline and begin prep of presentations. Focus: How your time period fits in to the development of the international system. Thus, focus on Trends; use Events as examples of Trends. Click here for Presentation Guidelines. Click here for Key Terms Group's Requirements. BRING TEXTBOOK TO CLASS.
Due Fri., 3/30: Continue studying for the test. AND: Timeline Presentations in class today. Focus: How your time period fits in to the development of the international system. Thus, focus on Trends; use Events as examples of Trends. Click here for Presentation Guidelines. Click here for Key Terms Group's Requirements.
Week of 4/2/12
Due Mon., 4/2: Competing Visions Assignment. Read the one-page intro article (IR Reader, p. 31) that everyone is reading -- TAKE NOTES to identify important trends. READ the additional article assigned to you. Click here for YOUR assigned article. TAKE NOTES using the Hwk Questions on the Competing Visions Assignment handout. In class: you will present your article. Everyone needs to know these 4 articles well! BRING READER.
Due Tues., 4/3: Study for Test. Click here for Topics to Study. Recommend: Study Groups!
Due Wed., 4/4: TEST on Unit 1. GO TO ROOM 303. Click here for Topics to Study. Recommend: Study Groups! BRING MINGST TEXTBOOK -- time to start hwk after TEST.
Due Thurs., 4/5: Read Chap. 3 in Mingst text, pp. 57-71 (through Realism). TAKE NOTES OUTLINING the main ideas/evidence in the reading. You want enough detail to understand the 3 Levels of Analysis and the 3 main theoretical frameworks; include the beliefs/assumptions, theorists & their ideas, etc. Be able to answer the Guiding Questions on page 57. i.e., you NEED TO KNOW THIS CHAPTER WELL for upcoming quiz and essay. In class: NEED HWK NOTES IN CLASS TODAY. Amanda and Sidney: see your school e-mail.
Due Fri., 4/6: Finish Chap. 3 of Mingst, p. 71- 81 & TAKE NOTES OUTLINING the main ideas/evidence in the reading. You want enough detail to understand the 3 Levels of Analysis and the 3 main theoretical frameworks; include the beliefs/assumptions, theorists & their ideas, etc. Be able to answer the Guiding Questions on page 57. You do NOT have to read section on 'Constructivism' on pp. 76-77. i.e., you NEED TO KNOW THIS CHAPTER WELL for upcoming quiz and essay. ALSO, BRING in an International News Article (LENGTHY & IN-DEPTH) to Analyze in Class. You will answer questions/do analysis in class, but read the article for hwk to ensure it's appropriate for the Assignment: "Studying Int'l Politics: Perspectives and Analysis." In class: NEED HWK NOTES & Article IN CLASS TODAY.
Week of 4/9/12
Due Mon., 4/9: Read the “CQ Researcher" Background article (China packet, pp. 630-636) from August 4th, 2000. Take Outline Notes, per the directions in the The U.S. and China: A Case Study handout. BE READY TO PRESENT IN CLASS.
Due Tues., 4/10: Read "CQ Researcher: US-China Relations, the Issues” article from May 7th 2010 (China packet, pp. 409-423). Take Outline Notes, per the directions in the The U.S. and China: A Case Study... handout. In class: see film REQUIRED for upcoming Graded Discussion: China Inside and Out: New World Power, Old World Politics.
Due Wed., 4/11: Finish "CQ Researcher: US-China Relations, the Issues” article from May 7th 2010 AND Read “CQ Researcher Update: US China Relations” May 24th, 2011 (China packet, pp. 424-end). Take Outline Notes, per the directions in the The U.S. and China: A Case Study handout. PREPARE for GRADED DISCUSSION, per your assigned roles (if you sit near window: Realist from China & Liberal from U.S; If you sit near door side: Realist from U.S. and Liberal from China). Sources for Graded Discussion: all China readings/notes, China DVD, & Mingst textbook as well as Thurs reading, Rourke Ch 6 hwk. BRING READER & TEXTBOOK TO CLASS.
Due Thurs., 4/12 READ Rourke, Chapter 6 (IR Reader, pp. 69-75) & Answer the Questions (handout). Think about how it can assist you in the China Case Study Graded Discussion. In class: GRADED DISCUSSION.
Due Fri., 4/13: READ Rourke, Chapter 8 (IR Reader, pp. 76-85) & Answer the Questions (same handout as Rourke Chap. 6). BRING READER TO CLASS.
Week of 4/23/12
Due Mon., 4/23: MUST BE ALL CAUGHT UP WITH PRIOR HWK. BRING READER TO CLASS.
Due Tues., 4/24: Read Aguilar's "Intro to Human Rights," & Answer Questions at the end of the article (IR Reader, pp. 86-90); and Kidder's "Universal Values" (IR Reader, pp. 91-95) and Questions on handout.
Due Wed., 4/25: TYPED Full Intro paragraph and THESIS STATEMENT for your Contending Perspectives ESSAY. Click here for World View Essay Assignment and Source Checklist. Click here for Final Essay Checklist. Be sure to include parenthetical citations, as needed, in your essay. BRING MINGST TEXT & IR READER TO CLASS.
Due Thurs., 4/26: Contending Perspectives QUIZ. (primarily Mingst Chap. 3, but will touch upon Rourke and China as well). See below for Essay Question on Quiz. BRING MINGST TEXT TO CLASS.
Political scientists generally view politics from one of three perspectives: realism, idealism/liberalism, and radicalism. Select any contemporary or historical international political event and explain it from the perspective of one of the three theoretical orientations. Be sure you demonstrate your understanding of the theoretical framework as well as suggest specific policy recommendations aligned with the chosen perspective.
Due Fri., 4/27: Read and TAKE OUTLINE NOTES on Mingst, Chap. 6, pages: 131 through 141. OUTLINE the main ideas/specific evidence in the reading. Be able to answer the Guiding Questions on first page of chapter. In class: SEND YOUR World View Essay INTRO PARA TO SCHOOL ACCOUNT. BRING MINGST TEXT & IR READER TO CLASS.
Week of 4/30/12
Due Mon., 4/30: BRING TO CLASS - TYPED Formal Outline for your Contending Perspectives Essay -- Your World View. COMPLETE the Outline Checklist. Goal: use most or nearly all or all of the sources :) Formal Outline includes: full intro & concl. paragraphs double spaced; body single spaced; formal outline structure; parenthetical citations; all in 12 point font, Times New Roman. Click here for Outline Format handout. Click here for Outline Checklist. Click here for Essay Assignment, Source Checklist and Final Essay Checklist. Be sure to include parenthetical citations, as needed, in your outline - and final essay. In class: Reviewing Outlines. Also, Map of Middle East countries and capitals.
Due Tues., 5/1: Finish Mingst, Chap. 6, pp. 142-151. TAKE OUTLINE NOTES on the main ideas/specific evidence in the reading. Be able to answer the Guiding Questions on first page of chapter. In class: DVD In Search of Osama bin Laden.
Due Wed., 5/2: Two articles in IR Reader: "Introduction" (to 9/11) & "License to Kill." For BOTH: specific and detailed responses to Questions for Individual Level of Analysis: Osama bin Laden. In class: bin Laden prep and presentations. BRING IR READER TO CLASS.
Due Thurs., 5/3: Read Mingst Chap. 5, pages 100-113 (stop Economic Statecraft). TAKE OUTLINE NOTES outlining the main ideas/evidence in the reading. Be able to answer the Guiding Questions on first page of chapter. BRING IR READER & MINST TEXTBOOK TO CLASS.
Due Fri., 5/4: IR Reader: Finish Mingst Chap. 5 pp. 113-129 and TAKE OUTLINE NOTES outlining the main ideas/evidence in the reading. Be able to answer the Guiding Questions on first page of chapter. BRING IR READER TO CLASS. In class: begin Saudi Arabia article in reader; TAKE NOTES using the Questions on the Assignment handout: Saudi Arabia State Level Analysis. (do NOT need to finish for hwk -- already have essay).
Week of 5/7/12
Due Mon., 5/7: Typed Final Essay, Outline with Peer Edits, 1/2 sheet of Sources, and Completed Essay Checklist as well as the China Reader. Final Essay: 4-5 pages (CANNOT be longer); 12 point font, Times New Roman, double spaced. Click here for Essay Assignment, Source Checklist and Final Essay Checklist. In class: DVD The Saudi Bomb.
Due Tues., 5/8: Finish Background reading on Saudi Arabia in Reader. TAKE NOTES using the Questions on the Assignment handout: Saudi Arabia State Level Analysis. In class: Saudi presentations based on film and readings (Mingst Ch. 5 and Saudi bkgd.).
Due Wed., 5/9: Mingst Chap. 4, pp. 83-91 (stop at Stratification) & TAKE OUTLINE NOTES on the main ideas/evidence in the reading. Be able to answer the Guiding Questions on first page of chapter. In class: Read Afghanistan article & TAKE NOTES: Be able to identify each author's thesis, including specific supporting evidence. Which do you agree with and why? How do they incorporate the concept of "polarity."? BRING IR READER to CLASS.
Due Thurs., 5/10: Finish Mingst, Chap. 4, pp. 91-99 & TAKE NOTES outlining the main ideas/evidence in the reading. Be able to answer the Guiding Questions on first page of chapter. Take a look at this link to How Systems Work (Rourke).
Due Fri., 5/11: MUST be done with Afghanistan article and notes -- see 5/9/12. Begin studying for Levels TEST -- see 5/14/12 for more info. In class: Afghanistan Mini-Debates. BRING IR READER to CLASS.
Week of 5/14/12
Due Mon., 5/14: LEVELS TEST. Click here for Test Info & Format (power pt version) or Test Info & Format (pdf version).. Take a look at this link to How Systems Work (Rourke).
Due Tues., 5/15: Spend 45 min. to one hour on the following: Read carefully the handouts for the ROOTS of 9/11 RESEARCH PROJECT distributed in class: Assignment & Assessment Checklist. You need approval for your topic -- so the more familiar you are with the expectations, the quicker you can finalize your topic and level. EXPLORE THE DATABASES, per Wed., 5/16/12 hwk. You also have MLA Citation models for your Works Cited and passwords for the library databases. Roots of 9/11 Generalizations Project. Roots of 9/11 Assessment Checklist. Library handout on Useful Databases for Roots of 9/11 IR research project. In class: DVD: The Road to 9/11.
Due Wed., 5/16: Spend 45 min. to one hour exploring the recommended databases to help you identify topics for this research project. Useful Databases for Roots of 9/11 You need to write down 3 options for your first Roots of 9/11 topic by the start of class today. See handouts above for more project info. Final topic requires teacher approval. In class: DVD: The Road to 9/11.
Due Thurs., 5/17: a miracle has occurred. relax -- unless you did not do last night's hwk....
Due Fri., 5/18: Completed significant research effort for first generalization. Remember: must keep track of source and page info. for ALL evidence as well as complete MLA format Works Cited information.
Week of 5/21/12
EARLIER ASSIGNMENTS for 11-12 T2
OVER BREAK: SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH for your assigned country for the Initial Briefing Paper using library databases or other reliable sources (NOT Wiki) -- SEE 2/27/12 for suggested research sources.
Checklist for UN Sim Project Assessment.
Click here for UN Countries and Committees for Winter 2012.
IMPORTANT: KEEP EVERYTHING IN YOUR COUNTRY FOLDER: documentation of all your efforts as well as the assigned final products. LABEL & DATE all your work (i.e., it should be clear what everything is: e.g., research notes, statement for General Assembly on Resolution #... etc.)
Week of 2/27/2012
Due Mon., 2/27: SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH for your assigned country for the Initial Briefing Paper using library databases or other reliable sources (NOT Wiki), such as U.S. State Dept. country briefing papers, CIA World Factbook, Country Home Pages, Library of Congress country profile, UN Cyberschoolbus, The Fund for Peace country profiles, Media/Newspapers -- BBC or The New York Times or The Guardian -- country sites, and Vincent Ferraro, Int'l Pol. at MHC. Also ARHS library databases, such as CQ Researcher, Gale Global Issues in Context, Gale World History in Context, Facts on File Modern World History, and Net Library. Googlebooks is another option. There is a new library web site, Current History, but it's only available in school. See handouts for specific research goals: UN Simulation: Expectations. Review Checklist for UN Sim Project Assessment.
Due Tues., 2/28: see 2/27/12 and 2/29/12
Due Wed., 2/29: TYPED Initial Briefing Paper due -- see 2/27/12 for expectations. In class: begin research for Position Paper. In addition to the library books, other recommended sources include: library databases or other reliable sources (NOT Wiki), such as UN Cyberschoolbus Briefing Papers, the United Nations, the UN News Service, World Press, Country Home Pages, Media/Newspapers -- BBC or The New York Times, The Washington Post or The Guardian, NGOs & Gov't Organizations that work on those issues, and Vincent Ferraro, Int'l Pol. at MHC. Also ARHS library databases, such as CQ Researcher, Gale General Reference Gold, Gale Health Reference, Gale Opposing Viewpoints, Gale Science, Gale GLBT, Gale Global Issues in Context, Gale World History in Context, Facts on File Issues and Controversies, Facts on File Modern World History, World Cultures, Pro and Con Online, and Net Library. Googlebooks is another option. There is a new library web site, Current History, but it's only available in school.
Due Thurs., 3/1: Significant Research for Position Paper. Try sources listed for 2/29/12. UN Simulation: Expectations. Review Checklist for UN Sim Project Assessment.
Due Fri., 3/2: Significant Research for Position Paper. Try sources listed for 2/29/12. UN Simulation: Expectations. Review Checklist for UN Sim Project Assessment.
Week of 3/5/12
Due Mon., 3/5: TYPED Position Paper -- see handouts for requirements. Try sources listed for 2/29/12. UN Simulation: Expectations. Review Checklist for UN Sim Project Assessment. In class: start research on other two Committee's issues. Violence Against Women, Nuclear Disarmament, HIV/AIDS. Research same questions on UN Expectations handout that you did for your Position Paper issue. Need detailed notes and Bib. LAST DAY IN THE LIBRARY.
Due Tues., 3/6: Research on other two Committee's issues. Violence Against Women, Nuclear Disarmament, HIV/AIDS. Research same questions on UN Expectations handout that you did for your Position Paper issue. Need detailed notes and Bib. In class: Review Robert's Rules. Ready to Present to Committee: Country's Position and Recommended Actions for the topic of your Committee.
Due Wed., 3/7: KNOW Parliamentary Procedure Rules well (Robert's Rules handout). SIGNIFICANT Research on other Committee's issues. Research same questions on UN Expectations handout that you did for your Position Paper issue. Need detailed notes and Bib. RETURN IR Text and Reader. In class: Committee presentations per above, then organize authors and topics for resolutions. 3-4 resolutions per Committee; everyone needs to work with at least one other person on a resolution.
Due Thurs., 3/8: TYPED Final Resolutions in proper format & language for Committee -- you MUST have copies for all Comm. members and the teacher. Continue Research on other Committee's issues. Research same questions on UN Expectations handout that you did for your Position Paper issue. Need detailed notes and Bib. RETURN IR Text and Reader.
Due Fri., 3/9: C period - see Thurs above as well as this: Research on other Committee's issues MUST BE COMPLETED. Research same questions on UN Expectations handout that you did for your Position Paper issue. Need detailed notes and Bib. RETURN IR Text and Reader. SEND ME ANY FINAL RESOLUTIONS THAT HAVE PASSED & ARE READY TO BE COPIED. Send to me asap: leopoldr@arps.org -- need to be able to make copies before school starts.
Week of 3/12/12
RETURN MINGST TEXTBOOK & IR READER.
Due Mon., 3/12: C period -- email any passed final resoltuions before A period. E period: TYPED STATEMENTS-- SINGLE SPACED.: for any Resolutions going to General Assembly today. A statement is comprised of one long paragraph stating your country's position on the resolution and why. Below the paragraph must be a bulleted list of research-based evidence that supports/enhances this position. You need a typed statement for EACH resolution as follows: Authors of resolutions -- EACH of you should have this -- coordinate so you have: statements to present/"sell" your resolution to the General Assembly (G.A.). Non-Authors: When NOT an author you need: Statements for General Assembly clearly stating your country's position and why, including the bulleted list of research-based evidence. RETURN IR Text and Reader. SEND ME ANY FINAL RESOLUTIONS THAT HAVE PASSED & ARE READY TO BE COPIED. Send to me asap: leopoldr@arps.org -- need to be able to make copies before school starts.
Due Tues., 3/13: see 3/12/12. C: ALL final resolutions should be emailed to me before A period. We move to General Assembly; you need Typed Statements, per 3/12/12, for Tuesday's resolutions. E: General Assembly Typed Statements, per 3/12/12.
Due Wed., 3/14: C: Typed Statements for General Assembly, per 3/12/12. E: Final Folder: Country paper (I have), Position paper, Resolutions, Typed Statements, Research Notes for all 3 topics, Bib. for the 'other' 2 topics. Final Briefing Paper is due AFTER General Assembly -- E: drop off in room 325 on Thurs., 3/15; C: drop off in room 325 on Mon., 3/19.
Due Thurs., 3/15: C: Final Folder -- see 3/14/12. E: Final Briefing Paper - see assignment and checklist.
Due Mon., 3/19: C: Final Briefing Paper - see assignment and checklist.
EARLIER ASSIGNMENTS for 11-12 T1
Map of Middle East countries and capitals.
Due Mon., 11/28: Typed Progress Report. 2 pages, double spaced. See assignment and checklist handouts for details.
Upcoming Resolutions:
Due Tues., 11/29: Ready for G.A. with Typed Statements, see 11/28.
Due Wed., 11/30: Ready for G.A. with Typed Statements, see 11/28.
Due Thurs., 12/1: Ready for G.A. with Typed Statements, see 11/28. RETURN MINGST TEXTBOOK & IR READER.
TURN IN COUNTRY FOLDER, NEATLY & LOGICALLY ORGANIZED: Do NOT Reprint if already turned in; I will give them back to you for your folder. Initial Briefing Paper & Bib., Position Paper & Bib., Progress Report, Resolutions & Typed Statements for Committee & for General Assembly, and Research Notes (3 topics) & Bibliography (2 topics). SEE BELOW for last written piece.
Week of 12/5/11
Due Mon., 12/5: TYPED Final Briefing Paper (2-3 pages). See assignment handout & checklist or link above.
THANK YOU!!
ASSIGNMENTS for 09-10 T2
Due Thurs., 12/17: Read 2 Background articles on Iran. (New Beginning and BBC Timeline). TAKE NOTES on main ideas/events.
Due Fri., 12/18: Read "Misreading Iran." TAKE NOTES on author's thesis and supporting evidence. In class DVD: Frontline's "Showdown With Iran." -- NEED TO SEE for Graded Discussion.
In class: GRADED DISCUSSION on Iran Case Study.
In class: DVD on United Nations.