For Wednesday

Read the first section on China; chapter 8 (pages 338-350)

Russian Political Parties

Working in groups of six or less, research one of Russia's political parties and present to the class.

1. Decide on your group members and ask the teacher for a paper with your party's name
2. Budget your time in the lab accordingly (15 minutes for research and answering the questions on your sheet of paper- 15 minutes to build your poster)  You will need to store your posters in the classroom for Monday.  Be sure to attach your question and answer sheet to your poster and include member names.

Read Chapter 4 Section 4

For Friday's class read about Political Parties, Political Culture, and Civil Society (172-182)
In class on Friday you will research political party's platforms and leadership.

For Tuesday 2/19

Read Chapter 4 section 1 "The Russian Federation" The making of the modern russian state before Tuesday's class. (140-151)

EU Debt Crisis

Link to Debt Crisis Article

Have this article read for Thursday's class (we will discuss after the EU quiz)

EU groups

6 group questions were divided up into groups.  You need to get the handouts in class.  We will cover the information in class on Friday

European Union

For Monday Feb. 4th be prepared to answer the following:

1. Define “nation” and “state,” and explain how each concept relates to the European Union.
2. When was the EU founded?  Who were the founding members?