SU Introduction to American Government Reflection – Description
Watch the following:
Documentary – The Fog of War: Directed by Errol Morris (once of the greatest documentarians of all time), scored by Philip Glass (one of the greatest modern composers), and centered entirely on Robert McNamara, a former Secretary of Defense who is considered the architect of the Vietnam War, and who has many insights on decades of American foreign policy.
The Fog of War – Part 1 – Dailymotion
The Fog of War – Part 2 – Dailymotion
Upon engaging with the materials, you will then write a reflection based on your experience. This reflection will constitute roughly two paragraphs (around 8-10 sentences).
Some ideas for what you might write about in your reflection; answer only the questions that you think are most interesting/relevant:
What did you learn from the materials this week? Did you encounter something new, or was your previous belief about something changed?
How do the different materials you encountered this week relate to one another? Think of interesting ways to draw connections between whatever you read, watched, and/or interacted with.
How do these materials relate to something talked about in this week’s lectures?
Do the materials relate to your own personal life in some way? How so?
Do you agree or disagree with the materials presented? Why or why not? Did the creators miss something, or get something wrong?
Some materials will be primarily evidence-based, but others may involve reading/watching people relate their personal experiences on some political topic. Were you emotionally affected by any of the materials in the latter case?
Did any of the materials help you to gain some greater insight into what you believe or care about?
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