"The Global Villlage," Culture and Globalization

To Start:
To what extent do you agree with this statement, and why?:

"In this class, the quality of my education depends upon the quality of my attention, engagement and participation."

In Class:

• Read "The Global Village" by Pico Iyer.
  • Underline any words you don't know, and look them up.
  • Put a star next to the sentence you think is the thesis. 
  • Annotate at least five of your questions, comments connections, and favorite phrases.
• Seminar with your small group.
  • Give your group and the reading the engagement they deserve.
  • Share the air - Each person should contribute at least twice.
  • Chose your discussion questions thoughtfully and explore your chosen questions fully. You do not need to talk about every question.
    • Roles:
      • Querier - Poses initial questions.
      • Philosopher - Ensures that the question is fully explored.
      • Inviter - Makes sure everyone is participating.
      • Troublemaker - Plays intellectual devil's advocate.

• Then, we're exploring two concepts through images:

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• Questions to consider:
  • What are the pros and cons of this phenomenon?
  • How is this phenomenon related to imperialism and colonialism?
  • How is this phenomenon related to globalization?
  • Is this phenomenon inevitable? What can we do to mitigate it's effects?

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• Start your reaction journal entry. Title it "Globalization and Culture."

To Close:

• What feedback do you have for me about class?
• What do you want to talk about tomorrow? (Migration, privatization of state owned enterprises, third-world debt, resistance movements, the environment, labor and unions, something else?)

At Home:
Finish your reflection.