What is it?
So much is happening in the United States and around the globe it is hard to keep up! For this reason, reading the newspaper is an essential component of this course. You are required to find one article every two weeks in a city-wide, national, or international paper that addresses domestic and global events affecting the economic trends we are discussing in class (example: recession, employment/unemployment, inflation, the stock market, globalization, etc.).
How do I do it?
Choose an article that is interesting to you as you will be required to share what you have found in class.
Once you have chosen your article you will:
- Summarize the article: Who, What, Where, When, Why, How
- Explain the POV (if there is one)
- Make connections to the issues/trends/ideas we are discussing in class
- Write a reaction to the article (example: do you agree/disagree, predictions you have, suggestions, etc.)
When’s it Due?
Your first article summary/response is due: Friday FEBRUARY 12, 2010
These articles will be presented and discussed by you in class!
Resources for articles:
The New York Times
The Daily News
The New York Post
The Wall Street Journal
Some helpful news sources online include:
BBC News
Huffington Post
The Drudge Report
The Socialist Worker
These are merely suggestions. You may seek alternate news sources if you choose.
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