Homework:
1. Finish all discussion board posts by Monday.
2. Read Chapter 3 by Monday (at least up to page 56).
3. Quiz on Tuesday.
4. Extra Credit discussion board post due on Wednesday.
Today in class we completed the Fragile States Index project.
Homework: 1. Finish all discussion board posts by Monday. 2. Read Chapter 3 by Monday (at least up to page 56). 3. Quiz on Tuesday. 4. Extra Credit discussion board post due on Wednesday. Today in class we:
Homework:
Today in class we:
1. Took a pop quiz 2. Took notes on Russia 3. Discussed advantages and disadvantages of federal and unitary systems. 4. Completed an in-class writing 5. Continued our notes on Chapter 2. 6. Discussed last nights reading assignment. Homework: $85 due Friday Extra Credit due on Friday Begin reading Chapter 3 for Monday Quiz on Tuesday Today in class we:
1. Looked at Moodle. 2. Took notes on Iran. 3. Reviewed the forms of government. 4. Took notes on political change. 5. Explained the concepts of state, regime, and government. 6. Took notes on legitimacy and centralization/decentralization 7. Identified pros/cons of federal and unitary systems. Homework:
Today in class we:
1. Received an extra credit option to accompany the Current Events Quiz. 2. Took introductory notes on Mexico. 3. Took notes on Forms of Government and Economic Systems. Homework: Read O'Neil Chapter 2 by Tuesday. Read Nature of Nation-State Failure by Wednesday. $85 due Friday. Extra Credit due on Friday. Today in class we:
1. Discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the quantitative method and the qualitative method of comparative method/analysis. 2. Identified definitions and limits of Causal Theory, Rational Choice Theory, and Middle Level Theory. 3. Took introductory notes on Great Britain. Reminders: 1. China and Nigeria are due on Monday. 2. Read O'Neil Chapter 2 by Tuesday. 3. Read the Nature of State Failure (red textbook p. 62) by Wednesday. 4. First $85 payment due Friday. Today in class we:
- Completed the following in class writing: What is the study of comparative politics? Why is it important to study comparative politics? Please respond using complete sentences. - Completed an in-class reading. See Thursday folder for a copy. - Discussed the definition of comparative politics and why it is important to study comparative politics. - Took introductory notes on the study of comparative politics. - Worked with a partner to identify advantages and disadvantages of qualitative v. quantitative methods. Homework: Iran and Russia due Friday. China and Nigeria due Monday. Read O'Neil Chapter 2 by Tuesday. Read the Nature of Nation State Failure (red textbook beginning on P. 62) by Wednesday. Turn in your $85 test fee by Friday, 9.12 Today in class we:
- Completed the Current Events Quiz. - Discussed reading strategies. - Identified Strengths, weaknesses, and goals. - Discussed the terms "government" and "politics" - Took notes. - Received study guides. Homework: - Read O'Neil Chapter 1. If you would like to work ahead, start reading Chapter 2. - Answer the three questions (for Ch. 1) by tomorrow. - Mexico due on Thursday. - Iran and Russia due on Friday. - China and Nigeria due on Monday. - $85 due 9/12 Today in class we:
1. Discussed classroom rules/expectations. 2. Reviewed the syllabus. 3. Identified partners for the school year. 4. Received textbooks for comparative politics. Homework: 1. Current Events Quiz is TOMORROW! 2. Reading:
3. Part II assignments due on:
4. Recommended -- three ring binder 5. $85 due 9/12 |
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