Monday, August 26, 2013

Debate #1 (9/16)

Resolved:


  • the framers of the Constitution would approve of the modern presidency



**Please post your three (3) questions for the Pro, Con, or both sides of the debate, as well as indicating a question or two you would like to see asked in class (through submitting a "reply".  Make sure you read through the questions posted before you, as repeated questions will not count!  Questions should be submitted by 9/15 at noon (12pm).

Friday, August 23, 2013

Here's how this is going to work....



In GOVT 220, each student is responsible for participating in two in-class debates (I’ll divide you into groups of two).  During the remaining 10 debates, each student will be responsible for submitting three questions stemming from the assigned debate chapter's content.  The question component of the assignment has three things students should be mindful of:

1) Students should submit their questions by copying and pasting into the comment section. This should be done by noon the day before the debate (debate schedule is included in the syllabus).

2) Students should review other questions to ensure they are not reposting a question already raised (hint: posting earlier rather than later will help ensure your questions won't have been taken)...repeat questions will not count!

3) To help facilitate the creation of a discussion you find interesting and relevant, go through and “reply” to any comment you think has the best question(s).  Alternatively, you can email me or post a second comment indicating your preference.  The questions with the most support will have a greater chance of being discussed.