The reading requirements also include regular reading of current news sources. Incorporate a time to read newspapers at least 3 times a week and at least parts of one news magazine or news web site a week. You are responsible for bringing material from the news into class discussions and essay exam answers. Look for news items that relate to class topics. Exams You will have two 100 point exams and a final exam worth 150 points.
Exams cover material from the reading assignments and class discussions.
The format for exams includes short answer and essay questions. This course requires each student to write three short papers. The computer assignments outlined below also require some writing. The news analysis paper allows students to apply concepts to political events. The analysis of argument paper helps students dissect and evaluate an argument.