Teaching Comparative Government and Politics

Friday, August 29, 2008

Teaching idea for Tuesday

Here's an idea that might help students get into a comparative frame of mind.

Labor Day in the US is recognized at the end of summer.

When do the countries students are about to begin studying celebrate a "Labor Day?"

Why do each of these countries choose the date of their "Labor Days?"

What do those choices tell us about politics and political culture in each country?

Assign a couple or three students to find the answer for each country (or make it a small group project).

Throw out the question as an extra credit project.

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