Announcement: Reading Assignment Update and Exam Preparations

I am adding a chapter form the textbook to the assigned readings for this week. You need to also read Chapter 5 (Civil Liberties) this week. I apologize for the change, but the chapter should have been listed on the original course calendar.

So, the required reading for the first exam, which is one week from this Friday, will be:

• Chapters 1, 2, 4, and 5 from The Logic of American Politics and
• Class blog posts (including items I have linked to) through Friday, February 13.

Additionally, this Friday's class will include the last lecture that introduces new material that will be covered on the first exam.

Next week is intentionally "quiet" to give you all time to get caught up on reading, gather missed lecture notes from peers, attend study sessions, and generally harness your academic Chi to get ready for the exam.