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Challenging Notions Of U.S. Citizenship: The Contributions Of Mexican Americans, Tracy E. Kirby
Challenging Notions Of U.S. Citizenship: The Contributions Of Mexican Americans, Tracy E. Kirby
Master's Theses
The United States has always been a nation of immigrants, in which the idea of “citizenship” has had very strong intrinsic values, and has divided those who “have it” from those who “don’t,” since the first legal construction of such categories in 1790. Longstanding contradictions, characterized by ceremonies awarding citizenship to some and laws of exclusion, deportation, and forced removal for others, have embodied U.S. approaches to citizenship, and created a dichotomy between “citizen” and “alien.” This Master's Thesis will initiate a discussion and reformulation of what it means to be a citizen in the United States, and more importantly …
India In 2010: Robust Economics Amid Political Stasis, Shalendra Sharma
India In 2010: Robust Economics Amid Political Stasis, Shalendra Sharma
Politics
The Congress Party, although in a strong position to improve matters in 2010, generally proved disappointing, especially in the realm of governance and public policy. However, Indian authorities did demonstrate the ability to manage the economy well in a challenging international economic climate. President Obama’s three-day trip helped to reinvigorate bilateral ties, but India’s relations with China and Pakistan remained testy.
The 30% Rule, Tim Iglesias
The 30% Rule, Tim Iglesias
Tim Iglesias
This article explains a teaching technique to manage classroom discussion that balances student participation with course coverage goals through student self-regulation. Before they ask a question in class students are required to consider whether 30% or more of their classmates would be interested in the answer. If not, they should ask the question outside of class.