{"id":88,"date":"2017-08-15T12:31:17","date_gmt":"2017-08-15T16:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/world-politics-2017\/?page_id=88"},"modified":"2017-08-29T11:55:06","modified_gmt":"2017-08-29T15:55:06","slug":"requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/world-politics-2017\/requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our Web Syllabus is the sole source of information for this course. The pages of the paper syllabus that I pass out on the first day of class will soon be out of date. I will change assignments and add mandatory readings and links throughout the semester. You are responsible for knowing about any of these changes, especially those which are writing assignments. Thus, I strongly advise you to check<span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">\u00a0this site at least three times a week.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nPaper Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>John Kingdon,\u00a0<em>America the Unusual<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Cas Mudde and Cristobal Kaltwasser,\u00a0<em>Populism: A Very Short Introduction<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Ray Bradbury,\u00a0<em>Fahrenheit 451<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels,\u00a0<em>The Communist Manifesto<\/em><\/li>\n<li>V\u00e1clav Havel,\u00a0<em>Open Letters: Selected Writings,1965-1990<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Carolina Maria de Jesus,<em>\u00a0Child of the Dark<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As the proud father of two Notre Dame graduates, I am especially mindful of the high cost of assigned readings for Notre Dame students. Therefore, I am not using a course reader. \u00a0Aside from the books, all of our assigned readings are available on this syllabus. \u00a0You should print all of the assignments marked PRINT. \u00a0This is especially important for your Friday discussion sections. \u00a0I recommend that you create a binder in which you assemble all of these readings.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, I recommend that you get into the habit of reading any decent online newspaper or news magazine on a regular basis. Many are free. \u00a0Among the news sources I read on a daily basis are the <em>New York Times<\/em>, <em>CNN<\/em>, and the <em>Guardian<\/em>. To make your search easy, there are some excellent news links and articles on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blogsideinn.blogspot.com\/\">Blogsideinn<\/a>. \u00a0I also highly recommend\u00a0this survey of the world press: \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/watchingamerica.com\/WA\/\">Watching America<\/a>\u00a0 If you think our enemies are nasty, look at what our friends say about us!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Virtual Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You, your classmates, and your TAs will engage in regular discussions and debates over Google Doc. Participation in these virtual discussions is required. This format will help you prepare for your Friday sections by testing your ideas and arguing with your classmates. Oh, politics is all about conflict. A little (non-violent) conflict in the defense of one\u2019s views is a good thing!<\/p>\n<p>Other sources are available on this syllabus. These include: Web links and links to online electronic sources in the Hesburgh Library. If your assignment says PRINT, you must print it immediately for use at your discussion section.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visual Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are several required films in the course. The first and the third films will oblige you to attend evening showings on one of two alternative nights (i.e., you won\u2019t have to attend both nights; you just choose the evening that works best for you).<\/p>\n<p>Film #1: \u00a0\u201cThe War at Home\u201d Showings and Location: 7:00 Monday, September 18 and 7:00 Tuesday, September 19 in 1050 Nanovic Hall (ground floor)<br \/>\nFilm #2: TBA. \u00a0 In-class on TBA<br \/>\nFilm #3: \u201cMr. Johnson\u201d Showings and Location TBA<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem\">Earning your Grades<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You will earn your grades in this course by completing different types of assignments. We will have two take-home essays during the semester and one in-class final examination. Make sure you make the deadlines! The take-home essays will be docked 1\/3 of a grade for every day they are late.<\/p>\n<p>Your participation in discussion sections is a major part of your grade. By \u201cparticipation,\u201d I mean the quality of your comments during the section, your weekly written assignments, and your virtual discussions over Concourse: You will earn a lower grade by failing to attend class or discussion sections. We are watching!<\/p>\n<p>First Reflective Essay \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 15 percent<br \/>\nSecond Reflective Essay \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a015 percent<br \/>\nParticipation \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a030 percent<br \/>\nFinal Examination \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a040 percent<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem\">Human Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Both your teaching assistants and I are here to serve you. \u00a0Please do not hesitate to visit us during our office hours. \u00a0You may ask us questions about the course, but you should also free to talk with us about any subject you like, including the \u00a0and the meaning of life. \u00a0Each of you is required to visit your TA\u00a0at least once\u00a0during the semester.<\/p>\n<table id=\"m_7426888104396954687m_-1803255185188214363gmail-resulttable\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a>POLS12400 &#8211; 04<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bkstr.com\/webapp\/wcs\/stores\/servlet\/booklookServlet?bookstore_id-1=700&amp;term_id-1=201710&amp;div-1=&amp;dept-1=POLS&amp;course-1=12400&amp;section-1=04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Books<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Comparative Discussion<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>CL<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">13<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">0<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<td>17195<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<td><a>McAdams, A. James<br \/>\n<\/a><a>Rosenberg,\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Emma<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><\/td>\n<td>F &#8211; 9:25A &#8211; 10:15A<\/td>\n<td class=\"m_7426888104396954687m_-1803255185188214363gmail-column_width\"><span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">08\/22\/2017<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"m_7426888104396954687m_-1803255185188214363gmail-column_width\"><span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">12\/07\/2017<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td>O&#8217;Shaughnessy Hall 202<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a>POLS12400 &#8211; 06<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bkstr.com\/webapp\/wcs\/stores\/servlet\/booklookServlet?bookstore_id-1=700&amp;term_id-1=201710&amp;div-1=&amp;dept-1=POLS&amp;course-1=12400&amp;section-1=06\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Books<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Comparative Discussion<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>OP<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">14<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">1<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<td>17194<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<td><a>McAdams, A. James<br \/>\n<\/a><a>Rosenberg,\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Emma<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><\/td>\n<td>F &#8211; 11:30A &#8211; 12:20P<\/td>\n<td class=\"m_7426888104396954687m_-1803255185188214363gmail-column_width\"><span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">08\/22\/2017<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"m_7426888104396954687m_-1803255185188214363gmail-column_width\"><span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">12\/07\/2017<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td>DeBartolo Hall 347<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a>POLS12400 &#8211; 02<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bkstr.com\/webapp\/wcs\/stores\/servlet\/booklookServlet?bookstore_id-1=700&amp;term_id-1=201710&amp;div-1=&amp;dept-1=POLS&amp;course-1=12400&amp;section-1=02\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Books<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Comparative Discussion<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>CL<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">14<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">0<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<td>17197<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<td><a>McAdams, A. James<br \/>\n<\/a><a>Shiraef, Mary<br \/>\n<\/a><\/td>\n<td>F &#8211; 9:25A &#8211; 10:15A<\/td>\n<td class=\"m_7426888104396954687m_-1803255185188214363gmail-column_width\"><span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">08\/22\/2017<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"m_7426888104396954687m_-1803255185188214363gmail-column_width\"><span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">12\/07\/2017<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td>O&#8217;Shaughnessy Hall 305<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a>POLS12400 &#8211; 05<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bkstr.com\/webapp\/wcs\/stores\/servlet\/booklookServlet?bookstore_id-1=700&amp;term_id-1=201710&amp;div-1=&amp;dept-1=POLS&amp;course-1=12400&amp;section-1=05\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Books<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Comparative Discussion<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>CL<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">14<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">0<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<td>17196<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<td><a>McAdams, A. James<br \/>\n<\/a><a>Shiraef, Mary<br \/>\n<\/a><\/td>\n<td>F &#8211; 10:30A &#8211; 11:20A<\/td>\n<td class=\"m_7426888104396954687m_-1803255185188214363gmail-column_width\"><span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">08\/22\/2017<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"m_7426888104396954687m_-1803255185188214363gmail-column_width\"><span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">12\/07\/2017<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td>O&#8217;Shaughnessy Hall 202<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For information about your TA&#8217;s, consult the TA link on the right margin of this page. Your TAs\u2019 addresses: \u00a0Emma Rosenberg (<a href=\"mailto:erosenbe@nd.edu\">erosenbe@nd.edu<\/a>) and Mary Shiraef (<a href=\"mailto:mshiraef@nd.edu\">mshiraef@nd.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>I hold my office hours on Tu 1:30-2:30; and W 2:00-4:00 at the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/nanovic.nd.edu\/\">Nanovic Institute for European Studies<\/a>, located in the fabulous, new Nanovic Hall (across from the Eck Alumni Center).<\/p>\n<p>I want to meet you. \u00a0Visit me!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Web Syllabus is the sole source of information for this course. The pages of the paper syllabus that I pass out on the first day of class will soon be out of date. I will change assignments and add mandatory readings and links throughout the semester. 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