Due in recitation February 18-22

Objectives:

1. Increase familiarity of issues surrounding the European Union.

2. Practice research skills.

3. Critically examine how issues are portrayed in the popular media.

Assignment:

1. Find a "feature length" (longer than 1000 words) article on the

European Union from one of the following sources:

The Economist

Newsweek

Time Magazine

US News and World Report

You may have to skim a couple of articles before you find one that is

suitable. Read the questions below before you pick your article.

Some of these magazines are indexed (with complete articles) on

have on-line versions.

TURN IN YOUR ARTICLE WITH THE FOLLOWING WRITTEN QUESTIONS

2. Answer the following questions:

a. In one paragraph, briefly summarize the article you have found. Please

mention any discussion of culture, politics, or monetary/financial policy.

b. Does the article focus primarily on the benefits or the problems of the

EU? Describe briefly.

c. What is the slant of the article toward the EU--pro or con? How can you

tell?