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Please answer question 1; and then either question 2 or question 3. This is the same type of format and approach as the mid-term.

Suggested length: No fewer than 5 pages and no more than 7 pages for each question, double spaced, not triple spaced with wide margins. (Of course if you can do an excellent essay in less than 5 pages, by all means proceed).

• Each answer is in essence an 'essay' on the topics you have selected. You must draw on the assigned readings.
• Do not use the same readings as you did in the mid-term, or focus on the same topic.
• Since you need to demonstrate familiarity with the assigned readings relevant to each question, feel free to draw from materials across the 13 weeks – as needed.
• Do not use the same assigned readings for both questions. If you find it necessary to draw on the same assignments, use additional references to make up for the 'double duty factor.'
• Try to use at least 4 different sources in your answer to each question.
• For general points, please note that you need the author's name; for specific points noted, you need the author plus the relevant page. Please add your reference list at the end of each question.

The purpose of this mid-term is for you to:

• Show your grasp of the challenges in this course
• Demonstrate your understanding of the reading assignments and relationship to the seminar discussions
• Show understanding of sustainability issues at this point, and on this basis
• Obtain some feedback from the instructor as relevant
• It would be useful to outline your answers before actually writing. Since you will demonstrate familiarity with the assigned readings, please feel free to draw from materials across various weeks – as needed.