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Homework:
1) Read Chapter 3
2) EC due Tuesday
3) $85 test payment due Tuesday.
Today in class we finished our study of failed states, watched a video clip about China, and celebrated Constitution Day!
:) Homework: 1) Read Chapter 3 2) EC due Tuesday 3) $85 test payment due Tuesday. Today in class:
1. We continued our study of the Failed States Index. If you were absent, finish the chart. We will return to the library tomorrow so that you can complete the discussion forum posts. 2. Received an extra credit option. (Due Tuesday) 3. Watched a video clip about the Republican debate. Remember: Your first CE project is due tomorrow. Also, remember that you need to read Chapter 3. Finally, remember that your $85 test payment is due on 9/20. Today in class we completed the Current Events Quiz and then went to the library to begin our review of the Failed States Index.
Remember: CE Project due on Friday; Read Chapter 3 by Friday; $85 due 9/20. Today in class we:
1. Discussed the advantages and disadvantages of federal v. unitary systems. 2. Discussed the relationship to democracy for both federal and unitary systems. 3. Finished the Chapter 2 notes (Capacity and Autonomy). 4. Discussed the article "The Nature of Nation-State Failure" Reminder: CE Quiz is tomorrow! Homework: CE Project due Friday. Read Chapter 3 by Friday. $85 due on 9/20 Today in class we started our study of Chapter 2. Specifically we talked about the concept of state, government, regime, and country. We also talked about concepts used to describe the differences between states, including legitimacy and centralization/decentralization. Finally, we spent time working to identify advantages and disadvantages of federal v. unitary systems.
Today in class we:
1. Watched a video clip about the President's speech. 2. Looked at Moodle! 3. Took notes on Economic Systems. 4. Discussed the Comparative Method. 5. Took notes on the Comparative Method. The homework is: 1. Finish reading Chapter 2. 2. Read the Nature of Nation-State Failure (page 61/62 of reader). 3. Quiz on Tuesday. 4. CE Project due on Friday, September 16 5. $85 due on September 20 6. Watch The Contenders on C-SPAN! :) Today in class we:
1. Received guidelines for the Current Events Project. 2. Received the Comparative Unit I Study Guide. 3. Took notes on Modernization, Marketization, and Democratization AND the different types of political systems that exist around the world. 4. Worked with a partner to discuss the Comparative Method. Homework: The last part of the summer assignment is due tomorrow. Continue working on your reading. Quiz on Tuesday. Remember that $85 is due on September 20. 1st CE is due on Friday the 16th. Today in class we:
1. Completed the following in-class writing: What is a government? What is politics? What is the study of comparative politics? Why is it important to study government and politics? Why is it important to study comparative politics? 2. Took notes on a) Course Overview and b) Introduction to Comparative Politics 3. Homework Comparative Method worksheet - Due tomorrow |
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