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Marc Becker, Professor
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Extra Credit
For up to eight points extra credit you may write critiques of articles which relate to some aspect of Latin America published in one of the following leading mainstream newspapers: Miami Herald, New York Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times, Dallas Morning News. These newspapers are available either in Milner Library or through the web links below. If you want to use another newspaper (particularly one from Latin America or an alternative news source), please check with me first. The critique must be typed, double-spaced, and one-page (250 words) long. Include one paragraph describing the content of the article and a second analyzing its historical and social significance. Please include a copy of the article along with your written critique. You may submit a maximum of two such critiques each week, for a maximum total of eight for the course. The article must be from that week, and is due the following Monday (except for the last week, in which case all articles are due on the last day of class). I will add one percentage point to your course grade for each acceptable critique.
Miami Herald Heraldlink Americas
New York Times International Americas News (you will have to register to use this site, but it is free)
Chicago Tribune Nation/World News
Christian Science Monitor (go to International News)
Los Angeles Times Nation and World News