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I teach political science and bioethics as an adjunct at a CUNY school.

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Posted on August 27, 2012 by proftp

Hello all! For those in the Pol 166 American Political System course, click on the tab marked Pol 166: American pol system for access to the syllabus and information about the course. I have additional information on American politics generally … Continue reading →

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Pol 266 third essay exam

Posted on June 23, 2012 by proftp

Okay, I neglected to post the questions to the second essay exam—but that’s no reason not to post the third exam! Here she be: Pol 266, SSI-12 Essay 3 Your answer should be typed, 1500-2000 words (4-6 pp.), and include … Continue reading →

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Pol 266 Essay-exam 1

Posted on June 9, 2012 by proftp

Your answer should be typed, 1000-1500 words (3-5 pp.), and include a source citation for the event or phenomenon you use in your analysis. Due Tuesday, June 12. Martha Nussbaum sets out 10 capabilities which are required for a truly … Continue reading →

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Leh 300 study guide

Posted on February 26, 2012 by proftp

Remember, the quiz is this Tuesday. Quiz guide: 20 will appear on the quiz 1. What is a gene? 2. What is a genome? 3. What is an allele? 4. How many chromosomes total are contained in a cell of … Continue reading →

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Pol 172: Outline

Posted on February 13, 2012 by proftp

Hi everyone. Yes, I promised a sample outline–but then I thought, shoot, what if the sample simply misleads you? That is, there are a number of good ways to put together an outline for the readings, and I’m concerned that … Continue reading →

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Pol 166: Essay exam 2

Posted on November 17, 2011 by proftp

American Political System: Exam 2 Essay Your answer must be typed, printed out, and handed in at the beginning of class, November 22. This is an open book exam, and while you may discuss the question with your classmates, you … Continue reading →

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Pol 166: More culture (and religion and the state)

Posted on October 27, 2011 by proftp

National Public Radio has been running a series on Native American children and their placement in non-Native foster homes: Incentives and Cultural Bias Fuel Foster System Tribes Question Foster Group’s Power and Influence Native Survivors of Foster Care Return Home … Continue reading →

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Pol 166: Cultcha! Cultcha! Cultcha!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by proftp

Y’all know that (in)famous phrase When I hear the word “culture”, that’s when I reach for my revolver—right? No? Well, Joseph Goebbels (Reichsminister of Propaganda in Nazi Germany and confidant to Hitler; along with his wife, murdered their six children … Continue reading →

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Pol 166: Midterm 1 Essay

Posted on October 11, 2011 by proftp

Pol 166 The American Political System: Midterm 1 Essay Your answer must be typed, printed out, and handed in at the beginning of class, October 13. This is an open book exam, and while you may discuss the question with … Continue reading →

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Leh 300 Bioethics: quiz guide

Posted on September 19, 2011 by proftp

Ack! This is a bit late, but here it is. Remember: THE QUIZ IS ON THURSDAY Quiz guide: 20 will appear on the quiz 1. What is a gene? 2. What is a genome? 3. What is an allele? 4. … Continue reading →

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