Sensitive Reading of Historical Documents cont....

To what extent should contemporary society respond to the legacies of historical globalization? (unit inquiry question)

Today we.....

1. Current Events......Biofuel, Tibet, Semi going the wrong way on Yellowhead.....

2. Sensitive reading....

- we reviewed "judging" cultural practices
- then looked at "interpreting" cultural practices - completed a practice
- then looked at "generalizations' of cultural practices - complete a practice for homework.

3. Chapter 7 Assignment - To what extent did historical globalization affect people's lives?

- read pgs. 134-136, create notes, concept web etc. on important points
- terms

Globalization

Today we...

1. Reviewed Essay Writing

2. Current Events Analysis #2
- US Economy

Monday;
-we will have a terms quiz on Ch. 3
- we will begin Ch. 4 and 5

Dictatorships cont...

Today we...

1. Dictatorship Terms and then wrote the Chapter 5 quiz

2. Chapter 6 Notes and Worksheet (we started the worksheet)

Evolution of Media Transnationals

Today we....

1. Went to the computer lab to complete Steps 1 and 2 of the Critical Challenge - Evolution of Media Transnationals.

Numerous students were able to work on and complete Steps 3 and 4 also....

This is due Tomorrow!

What is Cultural Diversity?, Public vs. Private Broadcasting?? & the CBC Debate

Today we....

1. What is Cultural Diversity?

2. Reviewed/discussed - CH. 2 section "Diversification of Languages and Culture"

3. Public vs. Private Broadcasting

4. CBC Talk Show
- Should the Canadian Government use taxes to support public broadcasting?
- We debated this question- then wrote an exit slip (our pov on the issue).