February 9, 2004

As discussed in the syllabus, beginning with the third week "specific students will be tasked with bringing to class a question to help launch discussion of that week's readings." The questions are to be addressed to fellow students, not to the professor. Particularly valuable are questions that relate the readings to issues involving the broader policy process. Questions should not center on the policy "case" if one is assigned for the week in question.

To avoid duplication, students responsible for a given week should coordinate.

Following is the list of weekly topics and individuals. It is OK to switch dates, provided (1) you notify the professor and (2) you do not end up with two "national security" or two "trade and economic" weeks. This document and updated versions will be posted on the course website.

February 9 Models of Policymaking: Ravi Bali, Tom Cosentino, Paula Harrison

February 16: President and Congress: Rana Dotson, Andrew Heidel

February 23: Public Opinion: Nasim Moalem, Andrew Mosley, Amanda Vockerodt

March 1: Kennedy National Security: Tawanna Browne, Andrea Hoshmand, Jonathan Roberts, Qunli Song

March 8 : Nixon National Security: Ren Chen, Veronica Hemrich

March 15 Nixon Trade and Economic: Leslie Pessagno, Jane Schmitt, Darren Schneider, Hasmik Tevosyan

March 29: Carter Trade and Economic: Tawanna Browne, Andrew Heidel, Andrew Mosley, Amanda Vockerodt

April 5: Reagan and Bush Trade and Economic: Veronica Hemrich, Jonathan Roberts

April 19: Bush National Security: Paula Harrison, Darren Schneider, Hasmik Tevosyan

April 26 Clinton National Security: Ravi Balu, Rana Dotson, Jane Schmitt,

May 3: Clinton Trade and Economic: Ren Chen, Andrea Hoshmand, Qunli Song