Monday, November 19, 2007

Imperialism and Eurocentrism

1. European Imperialism p. 150
- write brief notes
- figure 7-11 terms

2. Trade Connections p. 151
- write brief notes
- figure 7-12 - What country was most successful in the "scramble?"

3. Read p. 152 Impacts of imperialism
-write brief notes
-ideas and opinions- answer question in the margin.

4. Read p. 154 step #4
-use the example on next page: Two Perspectives About Imperialism to answer the questions of step #4.

5. Explore the issues, #2 & #3.

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Understanding Historical World Views cont....

We have completed the first part of the Critical Challenge: Understanding Historical World Views

Part I
1. "White Man's Burden" and "Brown Man's Burden" analysis
2. Rudyard Kipling research
3. research, thoughts and ideas - answer questions on "Recording Our Ideas" sheet

Part II - some have begun part II

Read: "Sepulveda" (juanginesdesepulvdea_bi.pdf) account - to understand European perceptions of Aboriginal peoples and not to look for accurate portrayals on the Indigenous peoples.

Identify: the assumptions, beleifs and values attributed to Aboriginal peoples.

create a Word doc; title and identify

Homework for Tomorrow:

1. Read text p. 129-131
2. terms
3. Ideas and Opinions p. 129
4. Voices p 130-131 #1-2
5. Explore the Issues p.131 - research conflict in Sudan and Darfur region for basic understanding and then answer #2 a and b.

Have a great day!

Friday, November 02, 2007

To what extent should contemporary society respond to the legacies of historical globalization?

Homework;

- read p.122-126
- complete all terms
- "Voices" #1-2
- "Explore the Issues" #1

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Sensitive Reading of Historical Documents/Different Cultures, Different Perspectives

1. Finish your assessment of "generalizations" - we will review tomorrow

2. Different Cultures, Different Perspectives

- Read pg. 119-121
- Voices #1-2
- Explore the Issues #1

We will review tomorrow!!!!

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

To what degree should local culture be protected?

Debate Topic: To what degree should local culture be protected?

The Canadian Magazine Dispute

Be sure you and your group are prepared for the debate tomorrow.

You must have one page of arguments, rebuttal and clarifying questions etc. prepared for hand in after the debate.

Also, your group must have "prepared statements" for the Opening and Closing statements.

Have great day!