homeowrk

Homework 1

Based upon the readings in Chapter 9, Rubin, and Chapter 10, Palfrey, and this unit's videos (Windmill and Patriot Act), reflect upon how YOU will support, in your professional practice, this statement from the ALA Freedom to Read Statement:

We believe rather that what people read is deeply important; that ideas can be dangerous; but that the suppression of ideas is fatal to a democratic society. Freedom itself is a dangerous way of life, but it is ours.

Readings and Materials 1

ASSIGNMENT #1:  Rubin, Chapter 9; Palfrey, Chapter 10; Video under Meaning 3 and meaning 4

Meaning 3

This is the video

http://library.fora.tv/2009/04/14/Amy_and_David_Goodman_Standing_Up_to_the_Madness

meaning 4

Demand vs. Responsible Content

Assessments and Grading 1

Contemplative discussion as to the supposed conflict between intellectual freedom and security - 35%; Reference to readings and video, including the Freedom to Read Statement and the Patriot Act - 30%; Grammar, clarity, and punctuation - 10%; response to classmates' postings - 25%