Homework for Week 9 (Nov 4th-8th) **No Current Events this week**

The homework for this week will be different than usual.  There is no Current Events Assignment due this week.  Your homework is listed below.

Due Second Class of the Week (Nov 7th-8th):

Read the two articles on the "American Dream" that are attached to this email.  You will write an essay that must be double spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font, with one inch margins, that will be at least more than one page in length, but no more than two full pages.   In the essay you need to answer the following questions:

What are the authors of each article arguing (and supply ample amount of information to explain the authors' viewpoints)?

What is/are the traditional definition(s) of the American Dream?

What do the authors of each article believe is the current status of the American Dream (has the definition changed, has the validity changed..etc)?

What is your definition of the American Dream?

Do you believe the American Dream is real, and for whom (for all Americans, some Americans, a particular group..etc)?

Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation will be part of your grade!!

ALSO DUE SECOND CLASS:

Have ready your topic issue that you want to write your term paper on.  Remember that it must be a current issue pertaining to the political and/or economic realms of the United States or the World.  Examples would be Economic Inequality, Women's Rights, Education Reform, Islamophobia...etc.

This does not need to be written down, but I will ask everyone for their topic.

Please email me if you have any questions.