1. Read the following articles devoted issues of Free Speech:
Intro to Unit on Free Speech: 590.
McWilliams What Can We Learn from Campus Free Speech 591-592
ACLUs Hate Speech on Campus 593-598.
Napolitanos Its time to free speech on campus again 598-600
Kerrs College Students Want Free Speech Sort of 600-602
Scotts Free of Speech vs. Civility 602-605.
2. Summarize two of the articles on free speech we have read this week: explain the author’s thesis and main arguments, and primary evidence for each article you choose to analyze. Evaluate the author’s claim indicating whether you think this is a strong argument or not. Locate and discuss any weaknesses you see in the argument – whether or not you agree with the author. Explain any potential counter-arguments to undermine their claim and explain any contrary examples or evidence.