Academic Journal: Reading Response #1
Welcome to the first entry of your academic journal. You will be asked to read two articles (links below) and engage in a class discussion on the topic. You are welcome to take notes during the discussion and read any other materials on this topic prior to responding to the prompt. You will be expected to reference at least one of the readings in your response. You will provide the links to the articles at the bottom of your blog post; no formal citation is necessary.
Prompt: Is Stephen Fry over reacting to the situation in Russia? Why or why not?
Background information: http://www.economist.com/news/europe/21584007-plight-gays-prompts-calls-boycott-sochi-olympics-grim-be-gay
Stephen Fry is a British writer, actor, comedian and playwright who blogs on topical current events.
Read his open letter to David Cameron and the IOC here:
http://www.stephenfry.com/2013/08/07/an-open-letter-to-david-cameron-and-the-ioc/
Welcome to the first entry of your academic journal. You will be asked to read two articles (links below) and engage in a class discussion on the topic. You are welcome to take notes during the discussion and read any other materials on this topic prior to responding to the prompt. You will be expected to reference at least one of the readings in your response. You will provide the links to the articles at the bottom of your blog post; no formal citation is necessary.
Prompt: Is Stephen Fry over reacting to the situation in Russia? Why or why not?
Background information: http://www.economist.com/news/europe/21584007-plight-gays-prompts-calls-boycott-sochi-olympics-grim-be-gay
Stephen Fry is a British writer, actor, comedian and playwright who blogs on topical current events.
Read his open letter to David Cameron and the IOC here:
http://www.stephenfry.com/2013/08/07/an-open-letter-to-david-cameron-and-the-ioc/