Current Event Paper

The 400-500-word typed, double-spaced reflection should address a current event, and how it intersects with course readings and class discussions. You must cite which assigned reading you are engaging and each reading can only be used once. Please cite the article, which must come from a reputable news source, at the top of the page. Examples of reputable news sources include the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, etc. If you have questions as to whether the article you are considering is from an appropriate source, please email me or ask in class. Your articles cannot be older than June 2019. Your summary of the article should be brief (1-2 sentences), with the majority of space dedicated to your own ideas. Some questions to consider include: How does the article intersect with the class’s themes, readings, and questions developed in discussion? What questions, historical and contemporary, does the article raise? How do the reading, lectures, and discussions shape your reactions to the article? How can the issue be examined from a different perspective, given the context of the course materials?