for Week 5 (2/11-13)

for Mon, 2/11
-no new reading assignments. Just make sure you've done the Capra readings from 2/6

for Wed, 2/13
-read blog notes on Battle of Russia (no notes for Battle of Britain)
-reaction paper #3 due--The Why We Fight series is the most significant piece of government-sponsored propaganda of the Second World War. What methods/tools/themes/images/music/etc does Frank Capra use to convince the new recruits (and later the public) as to why we fight?

Note: I expect you to begin to incorporate the readings into your reaction papers, not simply write it from the viewing of the film. While it is possible to answer the question without the readings, papers that neglect to discuss them in some way, shape or form--even simply quoting--cannot earn top grades on the paper. You need only discuss the 2 films we watched on Wed, Feb 6th. If you would like to discuss the first part Prelude to War that we viewed the second day of class, that is fine, but not necessary.

Remember that we will not meet formally on Monday, February 18th. In lieu of class, you should begin/continue working on your research paper proposal, or take the time to review some of the films that are on reserve in preparation for the midterm exam.