Dec. 14 pop quiz

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/education/reform-in-schools-to-cut-rate-of-dropouts

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/heritage/man-found-his-vocation-when-passport-pictures-become-mandatory-in-uae

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/health/quarter-of-labourers-clinically-depressed

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/middle-east/un-panel-told-muslim-west-relations-back-at-9-11-low

http://www.thenational.ae/thenationalconversation/industry-insights/tourism/hyatt-in-abu-dhabis-leaning-tower-set-to-open

Dec. 12 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/thenationalconversation/comment/kuwaits-political-problems-are-constitutional?pageCount=2
(Here's the arabic version of the column above: http://www.alsharq.net.sa/2011/12/10/38871)

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/south-asia/most-victims-of-india-hospital-fire-died-as-they-slept

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/experts-call-to-narrow-risk-in-windows

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/housing-property/palm-residents-left-without-water-1.948513

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/education/taking-fashion-to-new-artistic-depths-1.948346

Dec. 5 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/presidents-boost-to-womens-rights

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/muslim-honour-attacks-in-britain-called-shocking

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/popular-turkish-soap-opera-tackles-issue-of-child-brides

http://sailemagazine.com/?p=1691

http://sailemagazine.com/?p=1696

Nov. 28 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/emiratis-removed-from-us-flight

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/health/better-cervical-cancer-screening-is-needed

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/health/food-labelling-law-could-save-lives

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/education/islamic-education-to-include-greater-priority-for-tolerance

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/a-wall-to-wall-tribute-to-leadership

Nov. 23 article

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/21/world/middleeast/21iht-educLede21.html?_r=3&pagewanted=1&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1321855459-3V8JzglUc44t2J8XBmMMgQ

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/death-prompts-calls-for-teacher-cpr-training

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/daughter-meets-ambassador-in-london-over-jailed-father

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/first-fnc-session-for-new-members-today

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/reem-island-investors-take-legal-action

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/education/great-minds-come-together-for-festival-of-inspired-thinking-1.930714

Nov. 14 Articles

http://www.thenational.ae/thenational/news/uae-news/broad-support-for-streaming-fnc-live-on-tv

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/emiritisation-finds-success-at-yas

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/mosque-in-burj-an-urban-myth

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/environment/bu-tinah-misses-out-on-being-named-wonder-of-nature

http://www.thenational.ae/thenationalconversation/industry-insights/property/defamation-laws-keep-the-aggrieved-quiet

Articles for Nov. 2

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/health/population-is-unhealthier-than-it-thinks

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/inmates-convicted-of-starting-prison-riot

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/tweets-take-on-immodest-dressers

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/two-pin-plugs-removed-from-stores

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/footballer-sentenced-to-prison-for-scam

Articles for Nov. 2

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/health/population-is-unhealthier-than-it-thinks

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/inmates-convicted-of-starting-prison-riot

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/tweets-take-on-immodest-dressers

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/two-pin-plugs-removed-from-stores

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/footballer-sentenced-to-prison-for-scam

Oct. 26 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/call-for-fnc-to-be-given-more-supervisory-role

http://gulfnews.com/business/general/nature-challenges-saudi-arabia-supertower-s-design-1.859355

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/companies-to-be-rated-according-to-how-emirati-friendly-they-are

From Sultan Al Qassemi:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sultan-sooud-alqassemi/emirati-culture_b_1006547.html

The isn't uae journalism, but it's good and I want to talk about it in class:
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/17/world/meast/guantanamo-kuwait-detainees/

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/boys-told-reach-for-stars-or-nasa

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/health/families-reluctant-to-speak-up-about-suicide-issue

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/cafes-still-breaking-water-price-law

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/blackberry-service-disrupted-in-uae-europe-africa

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/middle-east/copts-turn-anger-on-egypts-army

Oct. 10 articles

No pop quiz tomorrow.

Instead I want everyone to go to this newspaper, www.ajc.com, and read one story that you think is interesting -- be prepared to tell us what you picked and why you picked it.

Oct. 5 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/television/kim-kardashian-seeking-emirati-language-teacher

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/education/poor-quality-education-failing-our-children

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/rak-village-where-nobody-voted-in-fnc-elections

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/politics/new-court-hearing-for-activists

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/community-reports/risky-speed-breaker-in-khalidiya-1.882980

And let's read this international news story to discuss how it differs from the one in the local press:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-10-02/u-a-e-activists-not-treated-fairly-lawyers-argue-in-court.html

Oct. 3 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/health/body-image-pushing-girls-to-attempt-suicide

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/no-longer-dancing-in-the-dark

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/environment/deadline-set-to-go-green-in-uae-1.883161

http://gulfnews.com/news/world/other-world/denmark-levies-world-s-first-fat-tax-1.883156

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/traffic-transport/clampdown-on-use-of-mobiles-while-driving-1.883154

And here's a video of some good U.S. journalism:
http://consultingbyrpm.com/blog/2011/09/jake-tapper-vs.-jay-carney-on-president-killing-u.s.-citizens.html

If you don't know, here's what they're talking about:
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/09/201193083340115111.html

Sept. 28 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/theyab-awana-mourned-by-thousands-at-funeral?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Daily%2BNewsletter%2B27-09-2011

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/emirati-jobs-are-a-bigger-challenge-than-downturn

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/defeated-fnc-candidate-returns-to-laughter-and-kisses-of-pupils

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/guest-sues-emirates-palace-for-dh20m?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Daily%2BNewsletter%2B27-09-2011

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/government/polls-a-great-achievement-1.876900

September 26 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/politics/one-more-step-towards-the-future-as-emiratis-go-to-polls?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Daily%2BNewsletter%2B25-09-2011

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/middle-east/king-abdullah-gives-saudi-women-right-to-vote

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/rak-convoys-arrive-from-villages-and-hills

http://www.thenational.ae/business/economy/emirati-graduates-can-earn-80-more-than-expatriate-colleagues

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/father-fined-for-jibes-at-daughters-ex

Let's discuss this video
http://www.thenational.ae/thenational/news/uae-news/politics/video-polling-day-in-the-uae

This link used to work. Then they took it down:
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/government/polls-to-expand-fnc-powers-says-uae-vice-president-1.875207

Articles for Sept. 21

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/parents-hold-key-to-school-results-report

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/fnc-candidates-want-longer-campaign-periods

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/educational-achievements-all-in-the-curriculum

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/molestation-of-11-year-old-earns-one-year-sentence

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/dubai-police-officers-ordered-to-be-courteous

Articles for September 19

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/licence-plate-auction-provides-a-thrill-for-fans


http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/students-not-buckling-up-survey-says


http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/health/mothers-plea-for-son-with-cancer-turns-the-spotlight-on-health-care


http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/dubai-bashing-writer-admits-plagiarism


http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/media-needs-more-female-emirati-journalists/

Articles for Wednesday, Sept 14

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/teething-problems-at-new-dh3-7bn-zayed-university-campus

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/killed-maid-was-abused-regularly-witness-tells-court?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Daily%2BNewsletter%2B13-09-2011

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/education/campus-food-leaves-bitter-taste

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/fnc-candidate-says-members-should-not-be-afraid-of-media

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/government/al-fahim-lists-education-and-debt-among-priorities-1.865655

For MEDIA STORYTELLING II Students:

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/government/we-should-be-working-with-the-youth-to-get-them-involved-1.865711

http://mideastposts.com/2011/09/09/positive-signs-in-uae-election-campaign/

(Last two won't be quizzed, just for your information. Note that reporter included social media contact info for that candidate.)

No more pop quizzes! Bring your AP books to class.

Hello students --

We won't be having any more pop quizzes this semester. Let the cheering begin. However, we will be having AP  quizzes this week.Be sure to bring your AP books.

In the meantime, please enjoy this Johnny Cash video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgK-1mpSljI

March 24 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/middle-east/gcc-set-to-withdraw-yemen-peace-deal-after-saleh-again-refuses-to-sign

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/middle-east/saudi-police-arrest-two-in-clampdown-on-protest-against-ban-on-women-drivers

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/science/baby-tiger-among-wild-animals-for-sale-in-sharjah-market

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/eat-right-get-active-drive-gathers-pace-in-uae-schools-1.811430

This is more of an editorial from an Emimati writer, but I wanted you to read it and discuss:
http://www.emaratist.com/guilty-of-fame/god-bless-america/

March 24 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/middle-east/gcc-set-to-withdraw-yemen-peace-deal-after-saleh-again-refuses-to-sign

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/middle-east/saudi-police-arrest-two-in-clampdown-on-protest-against-ban-on-women-drivers

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/science/baby-tiger-among-wild-animals-for-sale-in-sharjah-market

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/eat-right-get-active-drive-gathers-pace-in-uae-schools-1.811430

This is more of an editorial from an Emimati writer, but I wanted you to read it and discuss:
http://www.emaratist.com/guilty-of-fame/god-bless-america/

May 22 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/female-circumcision-in-decline-study

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/education-mismatch-key-factor-in-divorce

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/poll-reveals-doubts-over-bin-laden-death

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/education/public-school-pupils-lag-behind-in-language-skills-1.810305


http://gulfnews.com/sport/other-sports/few-playgrounds-and-play-areas-result-in-turf-wars-in-most-neighbourhoods-1.806024

May 10 articles

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sultan-sooud-alqassemi/osama-bin-laden-he-had-it_b_858243.html

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/new-plans-announced-to-boost-emiratis-in-workforce

http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/well-being/coffee-is-subject-to-a-rising-number-of-conflicting-health-studies

http://gulfnews.com/sport/football/emiratis-too-powerful-for-iraqis-1.805094

OK, let's discuss this report about Saddam Hussein:
http://www.alittihad.ae/details.php?id=40077&y=2011

May 8 Articles

First off, listen to this great Paul Simon song:



http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/education/growing-shortage-of-skilled-graduates

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/politics/police-chief-joins-in-great-debate-over-fnc-powers

http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/us-rapper-snoop-dogg-gets-down-in-the-desert

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/magazine-hopes-beautiful-game-will-inspire-youth-to-read

http://gulfnews.com/in-focus/bin-laden/al-qaida-confirms-osama-bin-laden-s-death-1.804192

May 3, 2011 Articles

The new issue of Sail Magazine is out! It's an Emirati e-publication covering issues important to Emiratis. This first three articles come from the new issue:

http://sailemagazine.com/?p=1083

http://sailemagazine.com/?p=1080

http://sailemagazine.com/?p=1064

Of course, the other big news is the death of Osama bin Laden. Here are two articles about this monumental news story

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/bin-laden-died-in-house-close-to-military-academy

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/bin-ladens-killing-does-not-mean-us-is-at-war-against-islam-obama

May 3, 2011 Articles

The new issue of Sail Magazine is out! It's an Emirati e-publication covering issues important to Emiratis. This first three articles come from the new issue:

http://sailemagazine.com/?p=1083

http://sailemagazine.com/?p=1080

http://sailemagazine.com/?p=1064

Of course, the other big news is the death of Osama bin Laden. Here are two articles about this monumental news story

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/bin-laden-died-in-house-close-to-military-academy

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/bin-ladens-killing-does-not-mean-us-is-at-war-against-islam-obama

April 25 articles

This an editorial (opinion piece), not a news story:
http://gulfnews.com/opinions/columnists/mccarthyism-in-gulf-social-media-1.798619

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/balloon-victims-family-torn-over-care

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/burning-issue-of-bus-shelters-failed-air-con

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/crime/abu-dhabi-police-arrest-gang-of-scammers-1.798548

http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/angelina-jolie-the-new-face-of-lv-1.798512

April 24 Articles

If the links don't work, copy and paste them into a new page. 

http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/lindsay-lohan-ordered-back-to-jail-1.798036

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/crown-prince-to-meet-president-obama-next-week


http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/tourism/holidaymakers-switching-to-the-safety-of-the-uae


http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/education/children-need-to-be-listened-to-says-expert


http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/tourism/mesopotamian-splendour-on-saadiyat-island

April 21 Articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/60-emarat-petrol-stations-hit-by-shortages


http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/sheikh-khalifa-pledges-support-to-visiting-bahraini-king


http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/green-code-on-hold-to-boost-building

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/heritage-culture/experts-say-it-s-unhappily-ever-after-for-many-arab-families-1.796234

http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/paris-hilton-s-dubai-bff-goes-on-air-1.796015

April 17 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/middle-east/thousands-rally-in-cities-across-syria

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/health/uae-doctors-link-migraines-to-bad-weather

http://www.thenational.ae/featured-content/latest/strong-showing-at-inaugural-abu-dhabi-dog-show

http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/food/cafe-arabia-simply-refreshing

http://www.thenational.ae/thenationalconversation/industry-insights/how-banks-can-improve-their-customer-service

April 10 articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/jailed-expat-learns-the-hard-way-no-cursing

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/nepal-may-impose-guarantees-for-hiring

http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/greg-stainers-four-week-gig-that-lasted-eight-years

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/bulging-nation-puts-strain-on-public-services

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/womads-colourful-opening

April 5 articles

Another good article written by an Emirati:
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/more-emiratis-are-marrying-foreigners-to-save-money


Fog warning sign
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/transport/warning-signs-could-have-averted-pile-up

Young Emirati singer
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/whos-that-girl-in-the-r-b-video

Pirate ship follow-up
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/rescue-of-pirated-ship-marks-watershed-in-uae-policy-analyst-says

Water-cooler story
http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/well-being/doctor-fish-garra-rufa-comes-under-health-and-safety-scrutiny

April 3 Articles

Students: On Tuesday, your interview notes are all that's due. Your first article won't be due until the following week (or maybe even later.)

Mira: I've replied to your emails but they are bouncing back to me.

Why is Abu Dhabi cutting down all the trees?
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/environment/residents-struggle-to-get-to-the-root-of-tree-chopping-in-the-capital

Relocated teachers upset
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/relocated-teachers-old-jobs-advertised

Check out luxury ocean liner
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/worlds-newest-liner-cruises-in

Citizen journalism
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/community-reports/a-sign-that-s-too-little-too-late-1.785710

The author of this well-sourced article is an Emirati graduate of AUS:
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/emirati-men-shun-women-who-study-abroad

March 21, 2010

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/education/young-peoples-reading-skills-deteriorating

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/rak-drowning-could-have-been-avoided-says-family

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/mothers-day-in-uae-celebrated-today


For those students bored with repetitive "news" stories:
http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/fashion/the-emirati-shoe-designer-sultan-al-darmaki-sets-the-bar-high

http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/house-home/bring-luxury-home-with-a-spa-style-bathroom

march 19 articles

Thanks to Haimana for collecting these links:

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/africa/un-poised-to-vote-for-air-strikes-on-qaddafi-forces?pageCount=0

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/asia-pacific/japan-making-renewed-effort-to-cool-stricken-nuclear-reactors?pageCount=0

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/middle-east/seven-bahrain-opposition-leaders-arrested?pageCount=0

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/emirati-lawyer-stole-dh400m-in-football-club-deal-court-hears?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Daily%2BNewsletter%2B18-03-2011

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/tourism/developer-invites-artists-to-inspect-worker-conditions-on-saadiyat?pageCount=0

March 16, 2011 article

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/politics/committees-to-run-fnc-elections-are-ready-to-go?pageCount=0

http://www.thenational.ae/featured-content/home/middle-national-conversation/run-for-your-lives-obesity-is-gaining-ground-on-us-all

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/south-asia/queen-victorias-love-for-an-indian-clerk-revealed

http://gulfnews.com/news/region/arab-youth-long-for-democratic-reforms-1.777770

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/bahrain/move-to-restore-stability-in-bahrain-1.777771

March 14, 2011

Here are our articles:

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/women-relish-religious-exchange

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/courts/four-acquitted-of-hurting-emirati-in-bar-fight

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/code-of-conduct-sets-out-specific-school-discipline-measures

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/stereotyped-labels-hurt-emirati-men

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/hindus-sikhs-crowd-uaes-lone-temple

March 12, 2011 Articles

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/asia-pacific/uae-rescue-teams-on-call-for-japan

http://www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/middle-east/tens-of-thousands-join-call-in-yemen-for-saleh-to-go

http://gulfnews.com/news/region/libya/un-seeks-uae-help-to-accomodate-workers-fleeing-libya-1.775200

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/leaders-urged-to-emulate-the-prophet

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/the-traders-who-follow-the-camels