February 6, 2003

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 10: Executive Branch: Maureen Blassou, Olivier Delille, Brent Earnest

February 17: Congress: Margo Siemer, Philippe Johnson

February 24: Public Opinion: Bob Lamb, Stephen Latham, Kismet Little

March 3: Kennedy National Security: Bobby Maly, Brett Marvin

March 10: Nixon National Security: Lloyd McCoy, Michael Olander, Sean Pierce

March 17: Nixon Trade and Economic: Cory O'Hara, Robert Hoffman, Roxanne Walters,

March 31: Carter Trade and Economic: Brent Earnest, Philippe Johnson, Bobby Maly

April 7: Reagan and Bush Trade and Economic: Kismet Little, Craig McCormick, Sean Pierce

April 14: Reagan National Security: Maureen Blassou, Robert Hoffman, Philippe Johnson

April 21: Bush National Security: Olivier Delille, Bob Lamb, Margo Siemer

April 28 Clinton National Security: Stephen Latham, Cory O'Hara, Roxanne Walters

May 5: Clinton Trade and Economic: Brett Marvin, Lloyd McCoy, Michael Olander