FINAL+PROJECT

KEY HANDOUTS: (download here, or see below): >
 * __ The U.S. Role in a Changing World: __**
 * __//**Read me first.**//__ Intro and schedule: [[file:SemesterFinal2012.doc]]
 * **Day 1 - Background Reading**
 * Security in the 21st Century BACKGROUND READING **due Wednesday, May 30** - [[file:SecurityInThe21stCenturyREADING.pdf]]
 * Study Guide (for Security in the 21st Century) **due Wednesday, May 30** - [[file:SecurityInThe21stCenturySTUDYGUIDE.pdf]]
 * **Day 2 -**Futures
 * GROUPS & Committee Leaders: [[file:SemesterFinalFutureGroups.doc]]
 * Futures handout (use readings to complete): [[file:SemesterFinalFutures.doc]]
 * Futures In Brief (use to complete Part I on handout): [[file:FuturesInBrief.pdf]]
 * Four Futures (use your group's Future to complete Part II on handout)
 * Future 1 [[file:Future1democracy.pdf]]
 * Future 2 [[file:Future2globalinterests.pdf]]
 * Future 3 [[file:Futuree3cooperation.pdf]]
 * Future 4 [[file:Future4homeland.pdf]]
 * EXPERTS IN EACH GROUP - read your assigned expert information and complete Part III up to Brainstorm section (will do on Day 3)
 * Humanitarian [[file:Humanitarian.pdf]]
 * Middle East [[file:MiddleEast.pdf]]
 * War on Terror [[file:WarOnTerror.pdf]]
 * Nuclear Proliferation [[file:NuclearProliferation.pdf]]
 * Security Strategy [[file:SecurityStrategy.pdf]]
 * American Public Opinion [[file:AmericanPublicOpinion.pdf]]
 * **Day 3 - Create Presentation & Questions**
 * Share Expert Articles and ideas
 * Create Questions for other groups for each Expert Article (Finish Part III on Futures handout from Day 2)
 * Create Google PPT for your group - [[file:GooglePresentation.doc]]
 * Watch "Why We Fight" video
 * TICKET IN THE DOOR DUE AT BEGINNING OF TUESDAY EXAM PERIOD - [[file:SemesterFinalTicketInTheDoor.doc]]
 * ** Day 4 – Tuesday, June 5 (Exam Day) - **Committee on Foreign Relations of the U.S. Senate hearing

=**If you are a Committee Leader...**=
 * **Handout - [[file:SemesterFinalCommitteeLeader.doc]]**
 * Use Four Futures and Background Readings (see previous Days) to prepare questions

As members of the Committee on Foreign Relations in the U.S. Senate, you consider issues relating to our country’s foreign policy. In the past few years, many of our long-standing assumptions about the world have changed. U.S. foreign policy must keep up with the changes that have taken place.
 * __ FINAL PROJECT __**
 * // INTRO //**

A. Complete key background readings and preparation steps for the Committee discussion.
 * // TASKS: //**

B. You will be assigned one of four “Futures”. Each Future has a set of goals and rationale for **//__what America’s role should be in the world.__//** This will be the lens or perspective that will help you frame your contributions to the Committee discussion. Your Futures group will become experts on your Future. Your group will also be prepared to critically assess the similarities and differences between your Future and the other three.
 * **// Future 1: Lead the World to Democracy //**
 * **// Future 2: Protect U.S. Global Interests //**
 * **// Future 3: Build a More Cooperative World //**
 * **// Future 4: Protect the U.S. Homeland //**

C. On our final exam day, your Futures group will present a 5 minute overview of policy goals and rationale to the rest of the Committee. You will also be able to deliberate with the other Futures groups in order to better prove your own points. Ultimately, you will be evaluating the other Futures’ points of view and coming to a decision of which Futures you personally support and which you oppose.


 * // SCHEDULE: //**

Day 1 – Friday, May 25
 * 1) Finish //Hotel Rwanda// – turn in Media notes
 * 2) “America should be the world’s policeman” PROS and CONS T-chart
 * 3) Find “A Changing World” reading and notes from first unit this semester
 * 4) “Security in the Twenty-First Century” –Reading and Study Guide, **//due Wed. May 30//**

Day 2 – Wednesday, May 30 -
 * 1)  Read the Four Futures Overview – fill out Overview Chart (PART I on sheet)
 * 2) Assigned Futures Groups - fill out “Expressing Core Beliefs and Values” (PART II on sheet)
 * 3) Current Foreign Policy Issues analysis– **//due Friday, June 1st//** (PART III on sheet, not create questions)

Day 3 – Friday, June 1
 * 1) Create a 5 minute presentation about your Future for Tuesday – every member participates!
 * 2) Create critical questions for other Future Groups
 * 3) Finish all other group work.
 * 4) Ticket In The Door **–** //due Tuesday, June 5//


 * Day 4 – Tuesday, June 5 (Exam Day) - **Committee on Foreign Relations of the U.S. Senate

// ABSENT BEFORE EXAM DAY? //
 * If you are absent during any of the preparation days, you are still responsible for completing all background readings and notes. Contact a group member and/or access our class wiki at www.tunisoninternationalrelations.wikispaces.com for handouts and directions. **

You will NOT be allowed to participate in the discussion if you do not complete the Ticket in the Door. Your grade will be severely impacted by this decision to not prepare.

** Your final project grade is worth 10% of your semester grade. **