Hey all,
Just in case you did not receive the email(s) I sent through Profs Online, I am posting it here as well in hopes that between the two you’ll see that THERE IS class today and Wednesday!
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Dear all,
OK, I’ve spoken with Dr. Chernekoff and we’ve discussed my classes for the week…and, yes, there will be class today and Wednesday. I know, bummer.
Anyway, I want to set the tone a bit for class and what I hope you can bring to class today and Wednesday. First, I know the Chomsky and Herman and the Gramsci texts are a bit on the difficult side. I know that and do not expect you to understand everything you read. However, you all have proven yourselves to be excellent critical thinkers, readers, and writers thus far, so I am sure you will find rungs to latch onto in each of the readings.
I want you to come to class prepared to write a bit about Chomsky and Herman’s text (and on Wednesday, Gramsci). You will also spend some time in groups working to generate a list of key concepts and questions you have about the readings. What are the intersections between Chomsky and Herman and the other texts we have read (including _The Persuaders_)? How might you put Chomsky and Herman in dialogue with, for example, Luntz and Lakoff?
I also would like you to make sure to post your responses to the blog (as listed on the syllabus) and I will be reading those and responding as well.
Hope that makes some sense! Looking forward to my return…although, I must admit, it’s going to be incredibly hard to leave our little one! 
Kevin Mahoney
P.S. If you’re just dying to see more of little Rowan, you can check this out: Introducing Rowan
