February 14, 2005

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 you notify the professor. This document and updated versions will be posted on the course website.

February 14: Models of Policymaking-Chris Bado, Mary Marchal

February 21: President and Congress-John Barkhamer, Ray Rounds

February 28: Kennedy Administration: National Security-Ryan Bock, Karri Plotkin

March 7: Nixon Administration: National Security-Valerie Greenfield, Micha Weinblatt

March 14: Nixon Administration: Trade and Economic-Anish Bhatt, Will Woodrow

March 28: Carter Administration: Trade and Economic-Tim McKenna, Ebrahim Mohseni

There may be similar assignments in subsequent classes.