For the extra credit, I've decided that a current-events themed assignment will do. Find an article from a reputable news source (one of the newspapers/magazines on the list I handed out in the beginning of the semester), and write a one-page reaction to it. In the first paragraph, summarize the article and highlight the main points. In the second, explain how the event relates to what we've discussed in class (political science concepts). You can do up to 5, and can receive 1 point each.

Acceptable news sources may include, but are not limited to: New York Times, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times, The Globe and Mail, International Herald Tribune, Financial Times, The Independent, The Times, The Guardian, The Japan Times, Sydney Morning Herald, The Mail and Guardian (South Africa). All these sites are free, but may require registration (also free) to read certain articles.

When handing in these assignments, please also include a copy of the article you are summarizing.

Please hand these assignments in by November 15 (Wednesday).