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 11: Executive Branch: Maribel Aguilos, Terry Carter

February 18: Congress: Lanourra Gillmaster, Siafa Hage

February 25: Public Opinion: Ariel Howard, Shirley Hsieh

March 4: Kennedy National Security: Ryan Kaldahl, Annie Leonetti, Erinn Mansour

March 11: Nixon National Security: Christina Paetzold, Andrew Selee

March 18: Nixon Trade and Economic: Ben Thompson, Denise Wales, Lan Wang

April 1: Carter Trade and Economic: Maribel Aguilos, Siafa Hage, Annie Leonetti

April 8: Reagan and Bush Trade and Economic: Erinn Mansour, Andrew Selee

April 15: Reagan National Security: Terry Carter, Lanourra Gillmaster

April 22: Bush National Security: Ariel Howard, Ben Thompson

April 29: Clinton National Security: Shirley Hsieh, Denise Wales, Lan Wang

May 6: Clinton Trade and Economic: Ryan Kaldahl, Christina Paetzold