2. The Department of Political Science Presents
The Territory of Somewhat Requited Dreams: 
Creating an ethnically-sensitive state in Nunavut
Dr. Annis May Timpson
Director of Canadian Studies
University of Edinburgh
Science Building Lecture Theatre
February 12, 7:30pm

3. Study abroad opportunities:
European Union Study Tour
From May 13-June 4
May be followed by an internship in Europe (contingent on acceptance for the internship portion of the program)
For 3rd or 4th year students, ideally cognizant about the EU & institutions or willing and able to come up to speed quickly
Application by March 1st.
Detailed information available by the end of the week at

4. Study Abroad, cont’d Transatlantic Summer Academy in Bonn
15th Transatlantic Summer Academy (TASA)
"The Secular and the Sacred: Politics and Religion in Transatlantic Perspective“
June 23 - July 18, 2008
For 3rd or 4th year students

5. Midterm Part I Short essays: (30 minutes: 50%)
Briefly comment on the validity of five (5) of the following statements.
Where possible, try to illustrate your argument with examples.
In responding, you may want to indicate how invalid statements should be rephrased in order to make them valid.
If you think the statement is valid, you should explain why you think it is valid.
Your answers should be no more than 1-2 paragraphs (outside 3 short paragraphs) in length.
Choice: 5 out of 7
Example: A distinctive feature of French politics is the presence of a large, reform-minded Communist party.

6. Part II Essay: 1 out of 2 (45 minutes, 50%)
You will be asked to compare two or more of the countries which we have studied