LACC Political Science 7,
International Relations, J. Meyer -
Sp., ’18 - Sec. 21115 -
100 % online
This is the Class Home
Page/Syllabus.
Read This Entire Web Page
(and all links).
This class moves very
fast - do not fall behind or you will fail!
Class Home
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Text, Rules &
Expectations, SLO Matrix |
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How to Reach Me |
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Schedule (Due Dates) |
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Grading &
Assignments Explained |
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Related Course &
LACC info. Student Statement |
This class is just as
much work as my "regular, on campus" classes. It may even be more
work! Because you do it
mostly alone!!!! If all this seems too
much, DROP THE CLASS NOW! - BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF - ARE YOU
SELF-MOTIVATED? SELF AWARE? IF NOT? Let
others who are ready have a chance. |
This is an advanced (200
level) course.
If you do not read and
write at the college level, you will not be successful in this course.
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Textbook, Rules & Expectations and SLO Matrix: |
GET YOUR BOOK (or e-book) NOW and start reading:
Text: Essentials of International Relations," Mingst,
et al., (7th OR 6th OR 5th eds.), WW Norton Publisher (or any recent edition). You may purchase the new text from the LACC bookstore - get the
5th or 6th ed for much cheaper online!!!.
No Late Work will be accepted in this class. All late work will
earn 0 points. No exceptions. You CANNOT TEXT Work! You
CANNOT email work! All work is posted on
Canvas.
Learn To Use APA. |
Not everyone succeeds in online classes. But those
who stick with it often earn an A!
This class is all
about YOU - How much work are YOU going to do? (More than a regular class,
that's for sure) How much can YOU motivate YOU? Are you self motivated? If not: DROP THE CLASS. Its all about YOU!!!! This class is NOT LESS WORK than a
so-called regular class. It may be MORE WORK! Are you good at doing
work EVERY WEEK? If not, DROP THE CLASS! If all this seems too
much, DROP THE CLASS NOW! Let others who are mature and ready have a chance. |
GET ON Canvas NOW!
How to get on Canvas: https://ilearn.laccd.edu/login/canvas
This class is designed to be 100% online. All work is done
through Canvas. There are no prerequisites for this class. This class is
fully transferable to UCs and CSUs (generally as an elective) Course Objectives: Students will develop an understanding
of and be able to discuss the international and global politics of the twenty
first century, based in an historical and current analysis of the field of
International Relations (IR) Studies |
Course Student Learning Outcomes
Matrix: Students will analyze the global
political system. 1. Investigate and analyze the
strengths and weaknesses of the current theoretical paradigm in IR -
"Realism". 2. Determine the impact and
importance of global international organizations (such as the UN, WTO, etc.)
on global peace and developments issues. 3. Judge the value of national
military power in the 21st century. 4. Critically compare Realism to
its various detractors to determine which best works as both a theoretical
and practical model of global politics in the 21st century. 5. Make predictions about global
and regional political changes and their effect on the |
Students will identify the
fundamental aspects of International Relations, frame a personal response to
essay, answer question thoroughly, following all directions. |
A written essay: Random samples of
students' essays will be collected and assessed using the criterion
referenced rubric by a faculty committee from the department. |
Scored as Exemplary: Identifies the correct
fundamental aspects of American governmental structure and provides detailed
examples, formulates a clear and precise repose using own words, answers
question with detailed response and follows all directions. Acceptable: Identifies the correct
fundamental aspects of American governmental structure, articulates response
in own words but does not express ideas clearly, answers question and follows
directions. Unacceptable: Fails to identify
the correct fundamental aspects of American governmental structure, fails to
formulate and clearly express response using own words, does not provide
through answer, does not follow directions |
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How to Reach Me: |
The BEST way is to text me at
(323) 920 5308 - TEXT ONLY Please.
*Text Only:(Google voice, PLEASE DO
NOT leave a message, I will NOT pick up nor listen to voice messages on this number.
(Don't know how, sorry, not gonna learn.)
On Campus Office Hours:
FH 219 - LACC ext. 2562
Mon. & Wed.: 9 – 9:30 am
Tues & Thurs: 10 – 11 am
*Virtual Office Hours:
During Virtual office hours, I will return your
text as soon as I can, instantly if possible. The rest of the time I will get
back to you within 24 hours (not Friday - Sunday).
Please! No Drunk Texting
(No drunk texting ever!)
Or send me an email
(meyerjn@lacitycollege.edu),
Or call and leave a
message at (323) 953-4000 x2562
(Non emergency calls only - I check it through our
email system)
Stop by and visit sometime
Please:
Do not communicate
with me using Facebook or any other social networking. I will not respond to
any "friend" requests nor any communication using any social
networking. These are not proper ways to communicate for this class. If you wish to follow me on Instagram: jopeyer |
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You can do work
early but you cannot do it late!!!! By the end of week 1
- if you have not done THE WORK FOR AND POSTED the student statement - you
WILL be excluded from the class! |
Schedule (Due Dates) (The Week Ends Sunday at 11:59pm.) |
You need to educate yourself on the background needed for this
class.
Here are some pages of
helpful links: On the Cold War and
on the UN, WTO, IMF/World Bank etc.
Here is a link about
how to construct an argument.
You can do work early
but you cannot do it late!!!!!
Week
(DATES) |
Reading |
Lecture Topic |
Work Due |
*Each week you read the "Lecture" ,
view the video (if any) and read the links as well in PAGES on Canvas. Each
Lecture should take at least an hour to read/view.
PART ONE : Introduction and Terms
- 1 - (2/5 - 2/11) No Reading -
By the end of Week 1, Complete all the steps on the "Week 1
checklist" (including posting your "Student Statement" (with
name and section number) on Canvas and say hello on the Welcome Class
Discussion!
- 2 - (2/12 - 2/18) Ch. 1 - Introduction to International Relations in
the 21st Century. Theories of IR. .
- First Class Discussion: week 1 - YOUR
POST DUE.
By end of Week 2 : Course Project
Declaration Due.
- 3 - (2/19 - 2/25) Ch. 2 - Before and After the Cold War.
- First Class Discussion: week 2 - YOUR Responses DUE.
- 4 - (2/26 - 3/4) Ch. 3 - Realism verses the rest.
- 2nd Class Discussion: week 1 - YOUR
POST DUE.
- 5 - (3/5 - 3/11) - Essay
Exam #1 Due by the end of Week 5. .
- 2nd Class Discussion: week 2 - YOUR Responses DUE.
PART TWO : Levels of Analysis:
- 6 - (3/12 - 3/18) Ch. 4 - 21st Century Global, the international
arena -
- 3rd Class Discussion: week 1 - YOUR
POST DUE.
- 7 - (3/19 - 3/25) Ch. 5 - "The State acts in its own best
interest" -.
Course Project "Working References" Due
- 3rd Class Discussion: week 2 - YOUR Responses DUE.
- 8 - (3/26 - 4/1) - Ch. 6 - Does the individual matter in IR? -
- 4th Class Discussion: week 1 - YOUR
POST DUE.
(4/2 – 4/8 – SPRING BREAK)
- 9 (4/9 - 4/15) Essay Exam #2 Due by the
end of Week 9. .
- 4th Class Discussion: week 2 - YOUR Responses DUE.
PART THREE : IGOs, NGOs, Law and War.
- 10 - (4/16 - 4/22) - Ch. 7 - IGOs, NGOs, and International Law.
Course Project "Thesis" Due by the end of Week10.
- 5th Class Discussion: week 1 - YOUR
POST DUE.
- 11 - (4/23 – 14/29) - Ch. 8 - What is War? What is Peace? What is
Human?
- 5th Class Discussion: week 2 - YOUR Responses DUE.
- 12 - (4/30 - 5/6) Essay Exam #3 Due on by the end of Week 12.
- 6th Class Discussion: week 1 - YOUR
POST DUE.
PART THREE : Global Political Economy
- 13 - (5/5 - 5/13) - Ch. 9 - "IPE and MNCs" "In Your Own Word" Quiz 4 (Ch 7 - 9) DUE
- 6th Class Discussion: week 2 - YOUR Responses DUE.
- 14 - (5/14 - 5/20) - Ch 10 - Human Rights
Course Project Due
- 7th Class Discussion: week 1 - YOUR
POST DUE.
- 15 - (5/21 - 5/27 - Ch. 11 -
Transnational, Regional, or Global? "In Your Own Word" Quiz 5 (Ch 10 - 11) DUE
- 7th Class Discussion: week 2 - YOUR Responses DUE.
FINAL EXAM: (due June 3, 2018) You will Post your answers on Canvas
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Grading and Assignments Explained:
No Late work will be accepted.
No Late work will be graded. You will earn 0 points for all late
work.
Once You Post
Something on Canvas often, you CANNOT Change It.
So Be Smart! Proof
Read BEFORE Posting on Canvas.
Grading by points:
Assignment: |
Points |
All 7 "In Your Own Words" Class Discussions (20 each) |
140 |
Course Project "Topic Declaration" |
10 |
Week 1 Student Statement |
10 |
Course Project "Working Thesis" |
20 |
Course Project "working references" |
20 |
3 Essay Exams @ 50 points each |
150 |
Course Project |
100 |
Final Exam |
50 |
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Total possible points |
500 |
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Visiting Prof. Meyer in
his office during office hours earns you extra credit points (25 max.) |
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This class is transferable to UC and CSU system and is a college
level class. We have no time for your drama, games, disruptions, nor for that
matter, anything that distracts from the class. You are expected be an adult.
Please do not involve me (nor the class) in the drama that is
your life!
NO EXCUSES! Here is a
list of real excuses sent to me from my online students. SPARE ME YOUR LAME
EXCUSES!
For my grading rubric on the Course Project, and the rest of the
assignments, click here .
Approximate Points-to-Letter
Grade scale:
A 500 - 450 |
B 449 - 400 |
C 399 - 350 |
D 349 - 300 |
F Below 300 |
I will not grant an
incomplete - so please do not ask!
Late work will NOT BE
ACCEPTED
Late work will not be
graded & earns 0 points.
Why not check out the Pre-test/Post test
- It is just for you, no grade, but you will see how much you will learn. Try
it, it’s fun - click here.
By the end Week 1: DO ALL THE STUFF ON THE
CHECKLIST First ...
Do everything on the Student Statement then post the
"Student Statement," with your full name and section number in the
correct place on Canvas.
Don’t forget to respond to the simple prompt on the Welcome
Class Discussion
...If you cannot do all you need to do by Week 1, then maybe you
should drop the class...
The Student Statement
is at the bottom of this web page. Read this entire web page and then post the
student statement as directed..
"In Your Own Words" Class Discussion Quizzes:
The Class Discussions are also Quizzes... the questions are
conversational topics that if you can write a solid three paragraph essay on,
it is a clear indication that you understand the material. The two responses
that you must prove that you have read other people's
work as you and politely comment upon it.
You earn points by responding to the prompt correctly using vocabulary from the text and Lectures. DO NOT quote, cite or in anyway
reference someone else in your initial post. You make the vocabulary into "your own words."
All you do, really, is what you would do in class. Say
what you think and why you think it. In THREE (3) College-level
paragraphs (about 500 words - or two standard pages, typed & double
spaced). Give your opinion and the reasons for it. When commenting on
others' thoughts, don't just say "I agree," say why you
agree. Responses should be at least 100 words...
Contribute to the discussions, positively, politely.
The class discussions are graded as follows: up to 10 points for
the posting, up to 5 points for each response. You can earn up to the MAX
points by simply following the directions on the syllabus and Canvas. Do more
than the minimum - earn more - Do less than the minimum and earn far less...
Work associated with Course Project: The Course Project Topic Declaration: CHOOSE WISELY: THINK! - Pick an NGO or an international
organization for research and assess. You will be working on this ALL
semester long! Write a sentence or two - No more than THAT! You cannot change
your topic once you post it. Choose an international governmental organization, or an
International NGO, that you will work on all semester long. You CANNOT pick the UN... you may pick any part of it, but not
the entire organization. You will have to do research outside the textbook and lectures
for each Essay Exam and your Course Project. That is the whole point of this
course, so learn and use APA it will help you get to be a better writer. The "Working References" simply list at least five sources you have so far (Non-websites,
actual, factual sources - Not Wikipedia or any stupid stuff like that, please!- we call the college level sources. A College
level source really means scholarly work from Scholarly Journals. You can
access several for free through the LACC College web page - go to data base
search. They are much like Google in how they work, but they only deal in
real, worthwhile scholarly writings, not junk like from google... Use the
LACC Library data bases, learn to use them by using them... grow up and move
past google... search like college students search. Check
out LACC Data Bases… USE THEM and
use scholarly sources not BS you read on the side of a truck, bathroom wall,
or blog… This is NOT your complete list off all the source you will use
on your paper, but it shows you have been working on your Course Project. The Course Project "Working Thesis" In a sentence or two state the main point of your Course
Project. Be bold and Forward Looking. Make an argument! Bad Example:
"NATO is cool." Good Example: NATO is a valuable alliance and needs
to be maintained by finding missions the Members can agree upon and
accomplish." Bad Example: "The WTO sucks." Good Example:
"The WTO has not fulfilled the promises of GATT and continues to disadvantage
rising economies. It needs to be reformed to give emerging market countries
more help." The Course Project You will post your
course project on Canvas. Write it in word (or whatever) and cut and paste it
into Canvas in APA style (don't worry about the formatting and DO NOT USE headers
etc.). For the international governmental organization, or NGO, you
have picked, trace its development from its original mission and funding to
what it has become today. Is it overall worth the cost? Does it benefit who
it claims to benefit? Is its power in the international arena growing or
diminishing? Make predictions about the short term and long
term prospects. The body of your APA style paper must 2500 words at a minimum
with 10 - 20 sources and citations (at least) (Of course, the Title Page,
Abstract and Bibliography don't count in the page count, duh.) This is a research paper where you make an analysis and an
argument for that analysis. Your sources must be college level, authentic,
reliable sources of information, not Blogs, not Wikipedia (childish), but
sources that are academic and acceptable at the college level. |
The 4 Essay Exams (the last
one is the FINAL EXAM)
The potential questions for each will be posted on the Canvas
Announcements at least three weeks before they are due. We will not use title
page nor abstract, but you will use APA citations in the body of your paper and
an APA references for some of the essay exams. The body of your paper should be
2000 words (MINIMUM) with at least 8 - 12 scholarly sources and citations at a
minimum).
Your sources must be college level, authentic, reliable sources
of information, not Blogs, not Wikipedia (childish), but sources that are
academic and acceptable at the college level.
Again, you will have to do research outside the textbook and
lectures for each Essay Exam. That is the whole point, learn and use APA, get
to be a better writer. (Didn't I just say that?)
The Final CANNOT be taken early. It will be open for Final's
week. No work will be accepted after the final closes. The Final CANNOT be
taken late...
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Related Course and LACC info:
Students are responsible to live up to, and adhere to, all rules
and regulations listed in the Student Handbook, the College Catalog, the
College Schedule of Classes, and the various regulations, requirements and
rules of the College and the District.
Students with disabilities or who need any assistance or reasonable
accommodation should contact the instructor. Such students are encouraged to
contact the Office of Disabled Student Services
Note Well: Plagiarism is the serious ethical and legal
violation of presenting other people's words or ideas as your own. Plagiarism
or any other form of cheating can result in a failing grade for the paper, a
failing grade for the course, and a formal report to the dean of students. See
the student conduct code in the Catalog and Schedule of Classes.
Students are encouraged to form and work in study groups. However each student must do her or his own work. Students
who copy, cheat, plagiarize or in other fashion violate the spirit or letter
(or both) of the rules of the College or the District (or both) may be excluded
from this class, at a minimum.
Please do not ask for an incomplete. I will not grant it.
Any questions - please email me: meyerjn@lacitycollege.edu
Online classes are not
for everyone!
Not everyone succeeds in
online classes.
Ask your self - do you
have SELF Discipline? Can you motivate YOURSELF to finish tasks? Do you
work well alone at the computer ? Can you read
and write at the college level? If so, I bet you will love this course and do
well in it (if you read the book and web pages and do the assignments ON TIME,
of course).
If not, maybe you should
DROP THIS CLASS NOW!
Take the student self
assessment - click here - print it out and take it seriously. Do not
share your answers with me. Put them to work in your life!!!!! Do this each
semester and see how you have grown!
Here's a few things to remember:
No Late Work will be
accepted in this class. All late work will earn 0 points. No exceptions. You
CANNOT TEXT Work! You CANNOT drop work in my mail box. It must be posted on Canvas
before it closes!
Also:
1. This class is VERY FAST - DO NOT FALL BEHIND - All work
received LATE will NOT be graded. You will earn 0 points.
2. This is not an "instant class." It
takes me a few days or a week to get through to all the grading and emails.
3. You are expected to do the reading (from the text) and then
click on the appropriate lecture in PAGES on Canvas and spend the appropriate
amount of time on each. You can read ahead a little, but don't
fall behind!
4. This is the same class as any on campus class - it is not
"easier" or "less work." Most students tell me it ends up
being more work and even harder than an on campus
class because you have to have self motivation
and self discipline and the ability to work mostly
alone.
5. All work for the course is due no later than midnight (11:59 pm)
Sunday 12/17/2017. All work received after that will not be graded.
7. Always include your Full Name & section number in all
emails and your name on all texts (ur name on all txts).
LACC Addendum
Mandatory Information
Spring 2018
Course: POL SCI 007
Title: Contemporary World
Affairs
Course Description: An introduction to international relations theory with an
examination of national, international, transnational, and subnational
actors and their institutions, interactions and processes as they relate to
global issues.
Units/Transferability: Transferrable to UC and CSU
Prerequisites/Co-requisites/Advisories: None
Course Student Learning Outcomes: The core competencies: #1 Information Competency: Critical
Thinking and Creative Thinking and #2 Written and oral.
Communications. 1. Investigate and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the
current theoretical paradigm in IR - "Realism". 2.
Determine the impact and importance of global international organizations (such
as the UN, WTO, etc.) on global
peace and developments issues. 3. Judge the value of national military power in
the 21st century. 4. Critically compare
Realism to its various detractors to determine which best works as both a
theoretical and practical model of global
politics in the 21st century. 5. Make predictions about global and regional
political changes and their effect on the
international system in the next five years.
Grading Scale or Criteria
A - Excellent
B - Good
C - Satisfactory
D - Less than satisfactory
F - Failing
P - Pass; at least equivalent to a “C” grade or better
NP - Not Pass; equal to “D” or “F” grade;
Drop Date and Repeats:
For classes from
8/28/17 to 12/17/17, the deadline to drop without a “W” on your transcript is
September 10, 2017.
Effective July 1, 2012 students are allowed three (3) attempts to pass a single
class within the Los Angeles Community
College District. If a student gets a “W” or grade of “D”, “F”, or “NP” in a
class, that counts as an attempt. If you think
you will not be able to complete this course with a C or better, drop by
November 19, 2017. If the class begins or ends
on a different date, please refer to
http://www.lacitycollege.edu/services/admissions/dates.html
Attendance Policy:
Students who are
registered and miss the first class meeting may lose
their right to a place in the class. Whenever
students are absent more hours than the number of hours the class meets per
week, the instructor may exclude them
from class. If the instructor determines that there are no mitigating
circumstances that may justify the absences, the
instructor may exclude a student from the class. Students are responsible for
officially dropping a class that they stop
attending.
Financial Aid
If you need help
paying for books and other college expenses, call the Financial Aid Office at
(323) 953-4000 ext.2010,
http://www.lacitycollege.edu/stusvcs/finaid/.
Accommodations
Students with a
verified disability who may need authorized accommodation(s) for this class are
encouraged to notify
the instructor and the Office of Special Services (323-953-4000, ext.2270) as
soon as possible, and at least two weeks
before any exam or quiz. All information will remain confidential.
Student Code of Conduct:
Violations of academic
integrity include, but are not limited to, the following actions: cheating on
an exam, plagiarism,
working together on an assignment, paper or project when the instructor has
specifically stated students should not do
so, submitting the same term paper to more than one instructor, or allowing
another individual to assume one’s identity
for the purpose of enhancing one’s grade (see LACCD Board Rule 9803.28).
Penalties may include a grade of zero or
"F" on an exam or paper, or even suspension from the College.
I put a great deal of time and effort into my web pages. I think
they answer all your questions about how the class works....
IF YOU READ THEM! ----- SO READ ALL THE
LINKS!
When you read each week's lecture pages, you will find many
links. When they appear in italics (like this type). That's a link
to an OUTSIDE web page that I think you may find of interest or it may help
further elaborate upon or enhance your understanding of a concept or
word. If it says: "click here" or "click here to see..."
that is a link to my own web pages. They generally have my
"Political Science, POWER & You" logo on them as well. You
should READ ALL MY WEB SITES. The links to outside sources are for your
enrichment and are optional. Also, some links are to many of the activities we do in class, most are group
activities. You don't have to do any of the activities (some of them really
can't be done by yourself, but you can pretend you are in a group, I guess).
Many students drop the class, but those who stick it out often
discover how easy and fun online classes are - just do the work each week -
don't fall behind - it's hard to catch up.
It's never too early to start thinking about Your Course
Project. It is as Fun as you want to make it. The MORE YOU PUT INTO IT - THE
MORE FUN IT WILL BE!
Students with disabilities or who need any assistance or
reasonable accommodation should contact the instructor. Such students
are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Services. You need to be your
own advocate.
Students are encouraged to form and work in study groups.
However, each student must do her or his own work. Students who copy,
cheat, plagiarize or in other fashion violate the spirit or letter (or both) of
the rules of the College or the District (or both) may be excluded from this
class, at a minimum.
I will not grant an incomplete - so please do not ask!
Remember: Canvas, email and the
internet are NOT PERFECT (me neither, you?. If you think I have made an error or an omission, email me ASAP!
Prof. Joe Meyer, email:
meyerjn@lacitycollege.edu
Please always put your
section number and name on all emails and texts!
"Be Grown or Be Gone!"
If all this is too much, please drop the course NOW!
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Checklist and "Student Statement": |
1. Register for the class. Buy the Text book. Buy it used, its cheaper. If you buy it at the LACC bookstore it comes
with the California Government Text included. If you buy the text used, also
buy any current California Government text.
2. Go to the Class Home Page/Syllabus and READ IT. Begin doing
all the things for the week one checklist. The class schedule will NOT change
for you. You must adapt to it.
3. This is a large class so please be courteous and remember
that most classes will be video-documented to be used for Prof. Meyer's online
classes, pod casts etc.
4. Get on Canvas (directions are on the Class Home Page)....
5. After you have done all of the above and can honestly attest
to everything in the student statement (Below) - copy it and paste it into the
proper place in Canvas. Make sure you put your FULL NAME and Section Number)
where it belongs (2 places) PLEASE DO NOT email it to me.
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Student Statement for
Political Science 7, ONLINE:
I, ________________________________(insert
your name and section #), swear and attest to the following:
1.) That I have read the Class Home Page/Syllabus and all the
links.
2.) I am able to access Canvas. I have verified my email
address.
3.) I have read the student code of conduct (in the student
handbook) and understand that I can work with others but I MUST DO MY OWN WORK!
No one will do any of the work in the class for me. I will not cheat, or in any
way, violate the letter, nor spirit, of the district and college policies. I
understand that plagiarism is a serious offense which will result in receiving
0 points for the work plagiarized.
4.) I will not make any anonymous postings on Canvas. I will be
courteous and appropriate in all my emails and postings and texts.
I _____________________________________(your
name and section number) do so declare and affirm!"
Fill in and post this in the proper place on Canvas.
PLEASE - always include your full name and SECTION NUMBER on all
emails and texts to me.
We live in an age of
great events and little men, and if we are not to become the slaves of our own systems or
sink oppressed among the mechanism we ourselves created, it will only be by
the bold efforts of originality, by repeated experiments, and by the
dispassionate consideration of the results of sustained and unflinching
thought." Nov., 12, 1901. Sir
Winston Churchill. |