Period 6 Panel Discussion

Group 1 Sensorship in Media

     Nicole, Molly, Keenan, Colton, Tyler, Merrit, Jake

     Arguments in favor of censorship

     Article 1
     Article 2 

     Arguments against

     Article 1
     Article 2

Group 2 ECJ Ruling (removal of personal information links)

     Arguments

     Cons article  

http://www.independent.ie/business/technology/the-great-redaction-will-have-chilling-effect-on-truth-30282113.html

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSBREA4C07120140513?irpc=932

Pros:

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/may/13/right-to-be-forgotten-eu-court-google-search-results

http://www.enisa.europa.eu/media/news-items/enisa-statement-regarding-the-landmark-online-privacy-ecj-ruling-on-google-search-engine-and-the-right-to-be-forgotten

Period 5 Panel Discussions

Group 1 ECJ (Thursday)

     Britt H., Lynn, Kaitlyn B., Duncan, Alexis, Britt C., Eli, Marcus

    Arguments for data removal

     Article 1
     Article 2

     Arguments for freedom of information

     Article 1

Group 2 EU Common Defense

     Abigail, Emma, Kaylin, Angela, Carlene, Riley, Hannah, Erik

     Article 1
     Article 2

     Arguments against common defense

     Article 1
     Article 2

3rd Period Panel Discussions

Group A ECJ ruling

Will, Dylan, Shelby, Kylie, Jesse, Davis, Katie, Amelia

     Article 1
     Article 2
     Article 3
     Article 4

Group B One Child Policy

Sydney, Rachel, Emily, Devon, Raja, Alexis, Jayden

     Article 1

Group C Changing of US election process

Joe, Alex A., Jack, Griffith, Tristan, Gabe, Declan, Ryan

     Article 1
     Article 2
     Article 3
     Article 4
     Article 5

Group D Gun Control

Max, Alex D., Austin, Ben, Ian, Paige, Carolyn, Kelsey

     Article 1
     Article 2
     Article 3
     Article 4

Pro gun control arguments
     Article 4
     Article 5

4th period panel discussions

Group A  Sensorship of the Media

Lindsey, Laura, Hannah, Jen, Brendan, Kaitlyn, Sage, Bre

     Arguments for Freedom

     Article 1
     Article 2

     Arguments

     Article 1

Group B  ECJ Ruling

Zach, Josh, Quinnnn, Noelle, Maddy, Kama, Carl, Seth

     For use in explaining what the phrase "the right to be forgotten" actually means: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-27394751

     Professional opinion to be used to back the argument that the ECJ made the wrong decision:

http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2345055/googles-schmidt-lashes-out-at-ecjs-right-to-be-forgotten-ruling

     Description of what the consequences of the ruling are/will be: http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2344458/european-court-rules-that-search-engines-must-remove-content-on-request

     Summary of what decision the ECJ made and when they did so: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27388289

Group C  Nigeria - Failed state or not

Haley, Amalia, Alec, Vanessa, Olivia, Chloe, Aidan, Brian

     Arguments while Nigeria will collapse

     Article 1
     Article 2

Group D Drones

Luke, Blake, Cal, Alex, Riley, Demetri, Blake, Megan, Morgan

     Arguments For

     Article 1
     Article 2

     Arguments Against

     Article 1
     Article 2

Panel Discussions

PANEL DISCUSSION

The panel discussion will allow you to become an expert in a subject in order to present and defend an argument to the class.

Here are the requirements:

1. Research your topic thoroughly.  This should be done well in advance of the panel discussion.
2. By Thursday (5/22) prior to the panel discussion, provide me with the best article supporting your side of the argument.  I will post these on line. (the class needs to be able prep)
3. Present an opening statement, approximately five minutes in length.  All members of the team must speak, and you must coordinate your opening so that it is a coherent statement of your position.
4. Use a Powerpoint presentation or transparency during the opening statement that outlines your argument. (To save time these need to be on a zip drive- all members are responsible)
5. An annotated bibliography is due at the time of your presentation.  It must include at least six sources.  This may include your textbook and must include other well-respected sources, such as The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, The Economist, and BBC.  Issues and Controversies, located in the Creek database, is also a good source.
6. Answer analytical questions from the audience. Audience members will write these in advance, after reading the articles provided by both team.
7. For each panel discussion, audience members will need to prepare 4 questions, written ahead of time, to ask the panel members.  I will check these off ahead before the panel begins.

Here are the following topics

*You will need to decide as a group you is which side of the debate.  Do this right away so members can team up and begin searching for information

ECJ: Ruling that Google must respect privacy wishes: Can people request that google remove personal information they find offensive?

Russia:  Due to recent electoral fraud, United Russia and Vladimir Putin have lost legitimacy. 

China:  Market socialism has weakened the legitimacy of the Chinese communist government.

Nigeria:  Democracy in Nigeria will collapse due to conflict and corruption.

Iran: Hardliners have consolidated their power in Iran and thereby crushing the pro-democracy movement.

Systems of Government: Proportional representations results in more effective policy-making than a single-member district system. Should the US adopt an alternative elections system? (PR or MMP)

North Korea

Watch the following video and answer the questions below:

Frontline: North Korea

Type of government:

Describe the Institutions: (exectutive, legislative, judicial, bureaucracy, military)

Describe Elite recruitment

Election type (PR or SMD)

Civil Society

Media

Economy (scope of government intervention)

Political parties (opposition)

NPR on Monday

Listen to the following pieces MONDAY All Things Considered

Iran
Nigeria

Globalization Theatre

Thursday in class, students will receive credit for participating in groups as they present various themes linked to globalization.  If you are an excused absence you will need to turn in the (6) questions from the blog.

Comp Gov Final Monday May 12th!

Let me know in advance if you will be absent.  If you are sick on Monday, you can make it in for 1 period and take the test :)

Globalization Briefing Paper

You need to have the "Globalization Briefing Paper read for Tuesday's (5/6) class

The Paper is at the following link: "Globalization Briefing Paper"

Use the following questions as guides for what to focus on while reading and checking for understanding.

“Briefing Paper: Globalization”

Questions for Globalization Briefing Paper

1.  Does globalization strengthen or weaken a state’s economy?

2.  Does globalization strengthen or weaken the state?

3.  Does globalization strengthen or weaken democratic movements?

4.  Does it spread Western culture and harm local cultural traditions?  If so, is this positive or negative?

5.  As a trend, is globalization a positive or negative force?

6.  How will globalization change in the future?