SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT:
1. Actively read (mark up, take notes, know) The Republic by Plato (I recommend the 2003 Penguin Classics edition, ISBN: 0140449140), and do the “Republic Reading Guide” at http://216.101.58.17/hs/mgwaltney/apusgovt/files/Plato%20Republic%20Reading%20Guide.pdf
2. Actively read (mark up, take notes, know) Federalist Papers #10 & #51 (available at many sources online and in the course textbook), and write a one page response with at least three (3) quotes for each of the two essays.
3. Actively read (mark up, take notes, know) Hardball: How Politics is Played by Chris Matthews (updated in 1999, ISBN: 0684845598), and write one page of critical review or a personal response including three (3) quotes for each chapter.
SUMMER READING WORKSHOPS
Everyone has to do the reading and writing. It's also a good idea to sign up for a Summer Reading Workshop - the advantage is that we'll go over the reading together and you'll be prepared specifically for the Summer Reading Exam given on the first day of class. It's worth $100. Be sure to come to the workshop with the reading finished (you can do the writing after the workshop if you'd like). Choose from the following two dates:
Thursday, Aug.9, 8:00-3:00
or
Thursday, Aug 16, 8:00-3:00
If you have questions, email me at mgwaltney@chaminade.org
