Wednesday, September 19, 2012

September 19

We talked about the CRTC, CanCon, CAVCO, and cultural protectionism. We also talked about the difference between media convergence and technological convergence. Remember that you have your Chapter 1-2 Test tomorrow, please see the study guide below.
1. Study your Chapter 1 and 2 Key Terms
2. Review the case studies from the textbook in Chapters 1 and 2, specifically the Metis, the Francophones, the Hmong, and the Maori
3. Be prepared to answer any of the "Questions for Inquiry" from Chapters 1 and 2 (they are on the following pages: p.9, p.14, p.20, p.29, p.35, p.39):
  • How does globalization affect economic aspects of people's lives?
  • How does globalization affect social aspects of people's lives?
  • How does globalization affect political aspects of people's lives?
  • What is the difference between individual and collective identity?
  • What is the relationship between identity and language?
  • How does cultural exchange shape people's identities?
4. Make sure that you can answer the questions from the Unit 1 Worksheet for these chapters.

Format for the test is matching and short answer questions.
Today was spent in the library doing research for your presentations on the Thirteen Colonies. Your presentations will go ahead next week on Tuesday (and maybe Wednesday).
Today's class was spent in the library researching for your TOK Civil War presentations.These presentations will happen on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. The length of presentation should be a maximum of 10 minutes.

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