Precept Assignment #4

Write a short summary/analysis (1-2 pages) of either Barendse's article or of Ortenberg, Chapter 4 in which you address the following questions. 1. What is the authoršs argument? What is the main thesis and what are some of the fundamental assumptions behind this argument? 2. What kind of evidence does the author use to support her/his claims? How does s/he mobilize that evidence? 3. Is this a convincing argument? Why or why not?

Due in class 17 October.