Speech Project

Unfortunately, I'm still feeling pretty sick.  Once I return we'll resume our note & simulation, and we'll be having our Unit Test this Friday no matter what.  I'd encourage you to take advantage of this time in class to do one or more of the following:

(1) Finish your Arab Israeli Conflict Packet
(2) Study the content with a partner.
  - This is a big test with a lot of names/events to learn.  Make sure you are prepared.
  - Your test will be 100% multiple choice and true/false, no essay.   Know your facts.
(3) Work on your Speech Project  (details below)

The speech project is your final project for the course, which I briefly mentioned to the class previously.  You will pick a major political, economic, or social issue of significance to the United States or the world and argue one side of it that you choose.  I want you to take some time and think about this seriously:  what is the most important thing to you in global affairs?   If you could persuade everyone in this room to believe what you believed about any one topic, what would it be?

This will be a five minute long speech on any topic that fits the above criteria (and gets my approval).  This is an individual project;  there is no group option.  It is one of the few chances you'll ever get to have a soapbox in front of a captive audience of 30 people to present your views on anything you want.  So - choose wisely, and start researching!

I suggest you come up with a few topics today, then narrow it down later.  This way if your topic is rejected or taken (they must be unique), you have a backup.  These presentations will begin on Tuesday, January 8th (one week after you are back from break).