Debate Project Day II

Objective

• Evaluate both sides of a major public policy issue

Agenda

• Mr. M intended to give you one last project day later this week, but since he's losing his voice, today seemed like a better option.
• Remember: Project is due on Wed, 2/19
• Briefly Review Requirements
• Debate Format
• Project Day
• We start Socialism tomorrow

Libertarianism II

Objective

Libertarians believe you have the freedom to
wear any hat you want, no matter how silly.

• Evaluate the major tenets of libertarian thought

Agenda

• No Warm-Up!  Getting started right away...
• Libertarianism
• Robert Nozick & Modern Libertarianism
• Ayn Rand & Objectivism
• Project Time (if applicable)

Debate Project Day

Objective

• Evaluate the major tenets of libertarian thought

Agenda

• Extra Short Day  (12:38 to 1:24)
• 2 Hour Delay
• Extra Condensed Schedule for 3-4 Block
• Project Day
• We resume libertarian ism tomorrow!

Libertarianism

Objective

Libertarians love maximizing freedom of choice.

The consequences are irrelevant.

• Evaluate the major tenets of libertarian thought

Agenda

• News: Coke Commercial Controversy
• Discussion
• Libertarianism
• Introduction - A Strong Theory of Rights
• Distribution of Wealth
• Robert Nozick & Modern Libertarianism
• Ayn Rand & Objectivism
• Project Time (if applicable)

Comparing Preferences

Objective

• Analyze the major ideas of Utilitarianism

Agenda

1. Issue #3: Utilitarianism
1. Comparing Preferences
2. John Stewart Mill
3. Quantifying Morals
2. Project Time (if applicable)

Cost/Benefit Analysis

Objective

• Analyze the major ideas of Utilitarianism

Agenda

1. News: 
1. 2016 - Clinton
2. Shooting Motives
3. SOTU & Pay Gap (follow-up on Brittany's question about specifics)
2. No written warm-up, just read the above news articles
3. Issue #3: Utilitarianism
1. The Queen vs. Dudley & Stephens
2. Cost/Benefit Analysis
3. Comparing Preferences
4. Project Time (if applicable)

Utilitarianism - The Morality of Murder

Objective

• Explain the purposes of studying political philosophy
• Analyze the major ideas of Utilitarianism

Agenda

1. News: State of the Union
1. Watch the 3 minute version
2. Read the Article
2. Warm-Up #5: What is Obama's main approach this year based on this speech.  What are the benefits and disadvantages of this tactic?
3. Brief Discussion on SOTU Address
4. Issue #3: Utilitarianism
1. Jeremy Bentham
2. The Queen vs. Dudley & Stephens

Media Test

Objective

• Demonstrate proper media literacy skills

Agenda

1. Test #1: Media Literacy (First 60)
2. Debate Project (Last 30)
1. Tentative Due Date: Feb 19th 

Net Neutrality & Debate Project

Objective

• Demonstrate proper media literacy skills

Agenda

RANDOM POWER OUTAGE / COMPUTER FAILURE DAY

1. News: MSNBC Yesterday (News v. Entertainment)
2. News:  Colbert - Net Neutrality
3. Brief Discussion
4. Test #1: Media Literacy (Start @ 9:30)
5. Begin Public Policy Debate Projects

Media Bias II

Objective

• Analyze what makes an event news 
• Evaluate the level of entertainment in the news today 

Agenda

1. Short Period - Two Hour Delay (No News)
2. Warm-Up #3: What are the three major forms of bias a news organization might be subject to?
3. A Debate About Bias  & Role of Satire / Comedy
1. Jon Stewart vs. Chris Wallace (clips)
2. Discussion
4. Explain Test Format / Questions
5. Media Test Tomorrow!

Media Bias

1. Attendance
2. Current Events (Read)
1. Obama Calls for NSA Surveillence Restructuring
2. Putin: Gays At Olympics Safe If they "Leave Kids Alone"
3. Warm-Up #2: Do you believe the media, as a whole, has a certain form of bias?  If so, describe that bias. If not, explain why not.
4. News Discussion (optional)
1. News Reading - How stories are structured
5. Issue #2:  Bias 
• Does the media have a liberal bias?
• Ex: Chris Matthews in 2008 Election
• Sean Hannity's Case for Liberal Media Bias
• Other Arguments for liberal bias
• Analysis of Bias in Akin Story
• Debate:  Should the news media be patriotic?
• Noam Chomsky's Case for Conservative Media Bias
• Concluding Analysis
• Three Types of Bias
• Severity & Intent
• Equivalence Arguments
6. On Wednesday - Short Test (Essay Only)

Journalism

Objective

• Analyze what makes an event news 
• Evaluate the level of entertainment in the news today 

Agenda

1. Warm-Up #1: What are the three core values of good journalism we discussed in class yesterday?
2. Special Topic: Civil Discourse
1. Let's talk about talking & persuasion
2. Duties of speaker
3. Duties of listener
3. Topic 1.2 - News Reporting
1. Analysis & Evaluation
2. Huntsville News Example
3. Crichton News Example
4. Topic 1.3 - News Analysis
1. Opinion-based journalism
2. What is the ideal?
3. Pundits in Action

News vs. Entertainment

Objective

• Analyze what makes an event news 
• Evaluate the level of entertainment in the news today 

Agenda

1. Setup
1. Attendance 
2. Seating Chart 
3. Collect Papers 
1. Info Sheet
2. Permission Slip
4. Log In
5. Website
6. Setup Journal 
2. Issue #1: Journalism
1. Topic 1.1 - News vs. Entertainment
2. Topic 1.2 - News Reporting
1. Examples

Welcome to NGI

Objective

• Explain classroom procedures and expectations
• Analyze the problems facing the US and the world 

Agenda

1. Setup
1. Attendance
2. Emergency Procedures
3. Syllabus 
2. Course Info 
1. What are the biggest problems facing the United States and the world today? 
2. Discussion
3. Video Clip 
4. Teaching & Assessment Methods 
5. Politics & Discussion Rules
6. Index Card Questions
3. Computers
1. Logging On
2. Website
3. Journal Setup 

Homework - due tomorrow

1. Info Sheet
2. Permission Slip

NGI - Conclusion

Objective

• Evaluate Mr. M's teaching of National and Global Issues and offer suggestions
• Offer advice to seniors before they head off into the world
• Be happy

Agenda

1. NGI Reflection
1. Due to technically difficulties, we'll do this part as a brief discussion rather than in writing.  I'd like you to think about a few things.  Use the list of lessons on the right bar as a reminder of our major topics/units this year.
2. What were the best lessons and topics in NGI?  Why were those so important/effective?
3. What were the least effective lessons and topics in NGI?  Should these be improved or removed, and if so how/why?
4. How would you rate the two major out of class projects (Debate/Speech).  Did you feel that Mr. M adequately prepared you for these lessons?
5. Any other big suggestions for Mr. M?
2. Top Ten - Advice To Seniors (PowerPoint)
3. Note Card
1. Write a message - any message - to Mr. M
2. Signing this message is optional

V For Vendetta (Day Two)

Objective

• Explain the causes, effects, and historical context of terrorism

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Obama to announce most expansive gun-control agenda in generations
2. U.S. weighs military support for France’s campaign against Mali militants
2. V For Vendetta
1. Watch Film

V For Vendetta (Day 1)

Objective

• Explain the causes, effects, and historical context of terrorism

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Poll: Most Americans support new gun-control measures after Newtown massacre
2. Obama: No negotiations with GOP over debt ceiling
3. White House Rejects Death Star Petition
2. Speeches
1. Remaining Speech Presentations
3. Terrorism
1. PowerPoint - A Brief History of Terrorism
1. Haardt & Negri
2. The Long War
4. V For Vendetta
1. Introduction
2. Film

Speech Presentation - Day 3

Objective

• Explain the causes, effects, and historical context of terrorism

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. The best thing about a Treasury Secretary Jack Lew
2. CFPB releases new mortgage rules in bid to reduce risky lending
3. Biden cites broad agreement on ‘universal background checks’ for gun buyers
2. Announcements
1. Speech projects are due tomorrow, Wednesday, January 9th
2. Presentations will occur from Wed to Mon.  If you are asked to present and are not prepared, you take a 5 point penalty (10% of the grade) and are put back in the pool of candidates.
3. Isabel will be leading the class today
3. Terrorism
1. PowerPoint - A Brief History of Terrorism
2. Terrorism Worksheet (if time)

Syria - Part Two

Objective

• Explain the major causes and events of the Syrian Civil War

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. A surprising map of the best and worst countries to be born into today
2. Obama’s nominations of Hagel and Brennan signal course adjustments at Pentagon and CIA
2. Announcements
1. Speech projects are due tomorrow, Wednesday, January 9th
2. Presentations will occur from Wed to Mon.  If you are asked to present and are not prepared, you take a 5 point penalty (10% of the grade) and are put back in the pool of candidates.
3. Isabel will be leading the class today
3. Syria
1. PowerPoint - Syria - Part One
2. Frontline:  "The Battle For Syria"
3. Discussion
4. Speech Prep
1. Any remaining time will be reserved for speech project preparation

Syria - Part One

Objective

• Explain the major causes and events of the Syrian Civil War

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Obama to nominate Chuck Hagel for defense secretary
2. Syria’s Assad is defiant in rare speech
2. Announcements
1. Speech projects are due on Wednesday, January 9th
2. Please carefully remove any propaganda your country's wall and place it on the middle table.
3. Please remove any cards from your country's binder and sort them on the front table.
4. Isabel will be leading the class today and tomorrow
3. Syria
1. PowerPoint - Syria - Part One
2. Frontline:  "The Battle For Syria"
3. Discussion
4. Speech Prep
1. Any remaining time will be reserved for speech project preparation