We will be working with a new book for the next few weeks, that we will explore and digest the information while being critical of what is being said, and who is saying it. The book, The Assault on Reason, is written by Al Gore (Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Ex- Vice President under Bill Clinton, and Democratic Presidential Nominee in 2000).
Your homework assignments will always be assigned according to whether it is your first class of the week (Monday through Wednesday) or second class of the week (Thursday or Friday). Pay close attention to which class the assignments are due.
1st Class Homework: (Due for class on Monday-Wednesday Sept 30-Oct 2)
Read the Introduction Chapter of The Assault on Reason, it is attached to this email in PDF format. Also, have preparedtwo questions about the reading, as well as one interesting observation about the reading. The questions and observation must be critically thought out, as I will be calling on students to share their questions and observations.
You do not need to hand in the questions and observation, but be prepared to be called on to answer what they are to the class.
2nd Class Homework: (Due for class on Thursday or Friday Oct 3-4)
Current Events 2-
Type, print, and staple together your new Current Events assignment for the week. The format and template can be found in your syllabus and on the blog.
