Slides on Foreign policy

Here it is. https://www.box.com/s/29d6axr2bsobglol50ub

Documentary on Iraq

We'll watch the first 35 minutes of this documentary in class:

Essay test #3 DUE NOVEMBER 15

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Here's the written portion of test #3 -

The test follows the same format as the last test. 2 essays, each 2 pages. Follow the test criteria and sample test for help.

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#1. Using text chapters on campaigns and elections, political opinion and participation,  and lecture material, discuss the nature and significance of mass media in politics. Draw upon the text material as well as our discussion, as well as the film Wag the Dog. Some possible specific topics include: How mass media shapes public opinion, the use of propaganda, how the internet differs from traditional media, etc. Use specific examples and show your command of the material.

#2. Using the text's material on lobbying, political parties and political participation, and lecture material, discuss the nature and origins of public opinion. Draw upon text material as well as our discussion and the Lysander Spooner reading. Draw upon Spooner to address issues such as majority vs. minority and citizen consent. Other possible specific topics include benefits and criticisms of democracy, and examples of non-voting forms of political participation. What is the interplay between lobbying and elections? Use specific examples and show your command of the material.

Sample test: https://www.box.com/files/0/f/30994958/1/f_401174396

Grading Criteria:
1. Am I being specific rather than vague?
2. Am I using examples?
3. Am I using information from BOTH the lecture and readings whenever possible?
4. Am I using vocabulary and concepts from the class to answer these questions?
5. Do I show that I know what the vocabulary I use actually means?
6. Did I quote the readings?
7. Have I shown that I can summarize information?

Lecture on interest groups and political parties

Here's a lecture on interest groups and political parties: https://www.box.com/s/eac968b95563131d9ebe

Additional videos we'll watched in class

Some additional videos relevant to interest groups and media:

Additional slides on media and political participation

Click here for the additional slides: https://www.box.com/s/82a5a3be383b9f9b1543 

Reading : Lysander Spooner

"No Treason, No.1" 

We'll only discuss "No. 1."

Rhetoric from the election of 1800; Clint Webb for Senate

Funny video about "dirty" politics
 


 Also: Clint Webb for Senate