Thesis Statement

Galileo Galilei's ideas involving astronomy were so vehemently rejected by the Catholic Church because the church's interpretation of the Catholic holy text conflicted with his findings.

Thesis Statement

The ‘Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam’ brought an impression of optimism and superiority to the Islamic society with its introduction of fatalism that captivated the people of the mid-century.

Thesis Statement

The most prominent form of resistance against the Taliban comes from the young women and girls of Afghanistan in the form of education, speaking out against the injustices they face, and in one case, gaining world attention for doing so.   

Thesis Statement

The rights of Saudi Arabian women have proliferated over the contemporary era due to soicopolitical factors ushered in during King Abdullah's rule.

Cambodia Reflection #2

What is the significance of the genocide in Cambodia?  Be sure to explain both how this relates to our studies (ex. imperialism, communism, international diplomacy/interdependence, totalitarianism) and to give specific examples in your response.

Cambodia Reflection #1

What are some of the similarities and differences between the Khmer Rouge rule in Cambodia (1975-1979) and North Korea under the Kim dynasty?  Be sure to give specific examples from class activities.

Thesis Statement

The Ukrainian protests have been invoked by Russian Neo-Imperialism and calamitous impoverishment among the Ukrainian masses.   

Essay Thesis Statement

The Protestant Reformation drastically altered England, it caused numerous social, economic, and political changes throughout the country prior to the Puritan Revolution.

HWC Historical Question Thesis: Zack

Perpetrators of the Armenian Genocide, such as Turkey, have lost respect in international relationships while nations tend to show sympathy towards victims of the Armenian Genocide.

Thesis Statement

The Green Revolution refers to the period of time in which Asia developed technological advancements that facilitated agricultural growth and ultimately altered the country's economy, environment, and society.

thesis statement

Christianity grew out of Judaism at the beginning of 6 AD when the formation of the Zealots occurred, Jesus and his followers gained a major upbringing in Christianity and even more so after Jesus’s Death, when his followers claim Jesus has been a resurrected messiah, officially in about 70 CE Christianity was when the second Jerusalem temple fell declaring the split.  

Thesis Statement

Buddhism refutes the refinement of a singular life on earth while Islam denotes one life to reach a utopia beyond earth and their dynamic creates contrasting ways of life.

Thesis Statement

Nathuram Godse was motivated to assassinate Gandhi by a Hindu extremist group, which believed that Gandhi emphasis of nonviolence and influence on Indian politicswere damaging to the country. 

Kyle's Thesis Statement

The tension in the East China Sea between China and Japan continues to grow due to the animosity developed during World War II from invasion, massacres, and the treatment of the Chinese by the Japanese.

Thesis Statement

The Rwandan Genocide escalated in part due to it's lack of strategic importance to the United Nations, the United States, and France.

Thesis Statement

Various international conflicts have contributed to the stark contrasts between North Korea and South Korea including the differences between market systems and social structures in the twenty-first century.

Thesis Statement

Alexander the Great achieved great military success due to his consolidation of major armies, execution of rivals, and inheritance of an already existing thriving kingdom.

   

Thesis Statement

Nicolaus Copernicus's heliocentric theory gave the western world a modern understanding of physics, nature, and led to the separation of science from church teachings.

Research Essay Thesis Statement

North Korea's negligence and ruthless punishment of its people has caused a stir in the nation itself as well as many of the other countries of East Asia including South Korea, China, Mongolia, and Japan with riots, rebellion, and the will to escape to a place where people can live freely.

Thesis Statement

Malala Yousafzai courageously spoke out about the Taliban's ban on education even though she was aware of the fate that could result from her actions, which showed that the Taliban felt that women should have no power, obtains less freedom, and should face harsh and unjust punishments.

Thesis Statement

Robert Mugabe has maintained power of Zimbabwe by killing off his opponents and people close to them, using the army to intimidate the voters, and tampering with the elections.

Thesis Statement

The world's reaction to the Holocaust was so different from its reaction to the genocide in Rwanda because of the increased amount technology.

Thesis Statement

Prior to the Revolution in 1792; the monarchs of France faced the burden of economic, political, and cultural conflicts.

Thesis Statement

Through his relentless nature, civil disobedience, and verbal inspiration, Mahatma Gandhi attained independence for all of India.

Alexander the Great used the geography, his cavalry, and his strategy to defeat King Porus.

Thesis Statement

The Abbasid Caliphate experienced boundless growth in both the sciences and in art, fostered primarily by the dynamic and pervasive leadership of the Empire throughout the Islamic Golden Age.

Thesis Statement

The Cold War, a psychological competition for world domination between the U.S.A. and U.S.S.R., lasted for forty-four years and sparked the economies of Ghana and India through the emerging policy of non-alignment, created as a result of the mounting cultural, financial, and martial pressures.

Thesis Statement

Buddhism has about a billion adherents and encompasses countless interpretations of its form as a religion, philosophy, or both; it is conceptualized differently in India, China, and Myanmar based on local needs and competing religions.

Myanmar Reflection

The current conflict between democracy and communism in Myanmar has its roots in the Japanese nationalists that exerted influence over Myanmar and formed a socialist government that eventually evolved into the “Burmese way toward socialism” mentioned in Step 1. From the beginning, there were ethnic groups like the Karens that protested communism in Myanmar, and the government has a history of quieting those who support a democratic government, such as Aung San Suu Kyi. Now, the government is not officially military, but it still has “military backing.” In short, true democracy has yet to settle in Myanmar.

Myanmar Case Study Reflection Reflection

The people of Myanmar are struggling to end the military government and start a free democracy.  There have been protests such as the one in 1988 lead by the '88 Generation Students Group, but most of the protests including this one were ended by harsh military action.  This internal struggle in Myanmar could cause an issue to the global community because with an unstable government, the country cannot properly function and therefore it is difficult for other countries to do business with, travel to, or have any relations with Myanmar.

Myanmar Case Study Reflection

After watching the videos about Myanmar, I have noticed that the country is not able to organize a type of government in which the people are able to decide.  Groups have gotten together in protest trying to fight for a democracy.  Many times the Burmese government uses violence to end these protests, making the cause for a democracy much stronger.  Hopefully, the people and government of Myanmar can someday come together and negotiate with one another instead of using violence and causing more pain and rebellion.

Myanmar

Myanmar is a developing country. It used to be run by the military and called Burma. The old military leaders aren't completely gone though. They still are lurking "behind the scenes." They have started building a museum to commemorate themselves. There are many poverty-stricken people in the capital and the whole  country. They have come a long way in Myanmar and I'm sure they will continue to develop.

Myanmar: On the Road to Democracy?

After watching the videos, reflect on the status of Myanmar.  Specifically, based on the videos what is the current situation in Myanmar and why is this issue of concern to the global community?

Myanmar Case Study Reflection

After watching the four videos about Myanmar, I found that this country is still developing and recovering in many ways from its former military rule. Formerly, the country was called Burma, and had a strict military government that kept any form of protest to a minimum with violence, as seen in the "Crackdown" video. The current leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, was locked up for almost twenty years because she was an activist for democracy and advocated for the removal of the military rule. She was elected in the first democratic election in Myanmar since the beginning of the military rule, and hopes to help the country recover from its devastating past.

Final FCP Reflections & Comments

Thank you for all of your efforts during the Flat Classroom Project.  Please make a final reflection as a comment to this post.  Be sure to include at least one positive comment and at least one suggestion for improvement.

Historical Question

During Alexander the Great's reign, he was successful in many conquests. Was this due to the fact that his army was strong or because his opponents were weak?

Historical Question

How have political and economic developments led to the stark social contrast of North Korea and South Korea?

Essay Question

What was the Green Revolution and how has it impacted the various social groups of South Asia?

Research Essay Question

How and why has the domestication of elephants influenced the history and culture of Asia?

Historical Question

How did Nicolaus Copernicus's heliocentric theory affect Western thought and the scientific community during the scientific revolution?

Research Essay Question

How is the tension in the East China Sea related to the conflict during World War II between China and Japan?

Research Question Essay

Despite being oppressive, how have women fought against the domination of the Taliban?

Research Essay Topic

What was the motivation behind Ghandi's assassination, and how did his death affect India?

Sean's Research Question

What allowed Alexander the Great to become so successful in conquests and what factors helped him?

Research Essay Question

What were some external pressures that the King and Marie Antoinette faced leading up to the French Revolution?

• economic 
• political
• cultural 

How has Robert Mugabe used corruption and intimidation to maintain control in Zimbabwe since 1980's

Kenny's Research Question

How have socioeconomic and geopolitical factors influenced the current social unrest in Ukraine?

Research Essay Question

How did the Protestant Reformation affect England politically, socially, and economically prior the the Protestant Revolution?

Research Essay Question

Why were the world's reaction to the holocaust in the 1940s different to its reaction towards Ethiopian Genocide today?

Research Essay Question

How does the 'Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam' reflect on the perceptions and teachings in the Islamic society?

Research Essay Question

How was Alexander the Great able to defeat King Porus in India?

Research Question

How have women's rights changed in Saudi Arabia over the last 20 years?

How was Gandhi able to gain so much support for Indian independence?

Research Essay

How did Christianity grow out of Judaism in the first century CE and how did Christianity differ at the time?

HWC Historical Essay Question: Zack D

How has the portrayal of the victims and perpetrators of the Armenian Genocide impacted Turkey's international relationships in the last 20 years?

Research Essay Question

Why exactly does North Korea treat their people so poorly and how is it affecting the economies of East Asia?

Research Question: Why is Buddhism interpreted as a religion and a philosophy with respect to several regions in Asia?

What factors led to the lack of international response against the Rwandan Genocide in 1994?

What happens when we die and how do varying religions try to answer this question?

Research Essay Topic

What effect did the leadership of the Abbasid Caliphate have upon the sciences in the Islamic world?

Research Essay Question

How did Malala Yousafzai's punishment show the Taliban's views on women's rights?

How did the Cold War paradigm spark a non-alignment movement, and, specifically, what effect did this have on the developing economies of both India and Ghana?

Current Events Magazine

My magazine talks about current events around the globe. There are eight articles that talk about a variety of things. One article talks about how one university in Xinjiang was requiring the students to have their political views approved by the university. Other articles talk about conflict in Libya or China. Another article talks about a man being sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia over the attack on the U.S. consulate in 2004. Yet another article talks about a russian military advisor who was shot and killed in Yemen. There is an article that talks about Pope Francis and how he wants to "decentralize" the power of the church. the final article talks about how Facebook recognized a former part of Serbia as its own country.

http://flip.it/8MMhJ

 Current Events
I found Flip board to be a great way to get news and current events that can be personalized to what you want. My magazine includes many different articles about current events,  some things that my articles talk about are wars between the Libya army and militia and also other problems that are present in places like the Middle East right now. It is common to find articles about this kind of information right now because it is always in the news now. I found another article that talks about a Russian military adviser who was shot dead in Yemeni. From this article I discovered a trend that was common about most of the articles and that was most of them focus on negative things like violence, it was very difficult to find an article that showed positive events because I guess that is not what appeals to the people. Most of the rest of my articles are about the Middle East and other violence as well. I enjoyed using Flip board and thought that it was a great way to get news easily.

Flipboard Current Events magazine

Link: https://flipboard.com/section/hwc-current-events-11%2F26%2F13-__YXV0aC9mbGlwYm9hcmQvY3VyYXRvciUyRm1hZ2F6aW5lJTJGSGRJaEJyc3hTZnkyM2RmbmlSdEF5dyUzQW0lM0ExMDY1MDE4NTQ%3D

My magazine contains 14 world news articles. They relate to many of the regions that we've studied, like Africa, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East, and South Asia. I found many examples of protests against government while I was searching for articles, such as those in Thailand and Honduras. Another interesting article was one about China planning to send an unmanned probe to the moon for the first time. Overall, my magazine has at least one article for most of the major issues today.

TED Talks Video Notes and Summaries

http://www.ted.com/talks/dambisa_moyo_is_china_the_new_idol_for_emerging_economies.html
The first video that I watched was about the emerging Chinese economy. The video focuses on the prosperity and development of China despite Western assumptions that economic growth comes from democratic governments that encourage privately owned businesses. This video also referenced the success of China as a role model to developing countries in Africa through its rapid growth and continuing aid.

http://www.ted.com/talks/eric_x_li_a_tale_of_two_political_systems.html
The second video focuses on the growth of the Chinese and American governments and economies. China, contrary to popular connotations of the Chinese government, it functions well and constantly adapts to the new situations with different parts of the government unheard of the Americans. Although, the government was never "elected,"its ability to maintain both power and popularity has been overwhelming when compared to those of its democratic counterparts.

http://www.ted.com/talks/nirmalya_kumar_india_s_invisible_entrepreneurs.html
The final video that I watched was about the innovation and growth in India. The video focused on the ability of India to innovate and grow in India, instead of in the Western world. In an analysis of Silicon Valley and other large centers for innovation with multi-national companies, the speaker found that Indians took part in "invisible innovation." This meant that only the final product is used as a standard for consumers, which only recognized the visible innovation and final product, not the effort to organized and modernize and innovate that product while it was being designed.

Flipboard Review and Article Links

Today, I chose to make a Flipboard account and read eight articles rather than watch the movie or TED Talks. To be honest, I was very pleased with Flipboard's performance and its layout. Basically, once you create an account, you can "flip" interesting articles or videos into your own personal magazine, which may either be private or public. You can edit your magazine at any time or you can share it with other people (as I am doing now). Here is the link to the magazine I created today: http://flip.it/OWJVD

The first article I read was about the validity of Twitter accounts. One report says that up to 10% of all accounts are fake and that users can buy them for a small fee. This, according to the article, is a threat to small businesses who try legitimately to gain followers or market their product.

The second article I found relates to security issues linked to QuizUp, a very popular app on iOS right now. It states that hackers have recently intercepted full names, e-mails, and approximate locations of random users--and sent them to ordinary strangers! Not only does this represent the frail nature of our technological web, but it also cautions users to be wary before putting in too much personal information.

The third article details the fact that France recently sent 1,000 troops to the Central African Republic, a state that continues to struggle with poverty, rape, and famine.

The fourth article outlines secessionist desires of some Scots to claim their own land and break free from Britain. Similar to secessionist movements in Europe or in Africa, it will interesting to see how this movement ends up.

The fifth article is related to Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic church. He claims that, "unfettered capitalism is 'tyranny'" and condemns the rich who do not give back to the poor.

The sixth article was about how, despite sufficient credentials and outstanding academic performance, some students at Xinjiang University in China cannot graduate if their political views differ from the standard Communist values exuded from the state.

The seventh article outlines when Buddha was actually born and explains early monuments made in his honor.

The final article examines trends in Internet uses and created a very interesting infographic (check this article out!) that shows how interconnected we are to computers, tablets, and the Internet itself.

All in all, Flipboard is a very useful application that should not go unnoticed. Get this app if you can!

"Gojira" Reflection

What can we learn about traditional Japanese culture and the status of post-war society from Gojira?  Be sure to provide specific examples from the film to support your argument.

The History of Europe (1350-1850)

Characterize the history and culture of modern Europe (1350-1850).  Your response should include a clear thesis statement and appropriate details to support your position.

Investigation D - Water and Security in Central Asia

Why should the global community be concerned with environmental and security issues in Central Asia?

HINT: Check the study guide for the unit 3 test to help identify appropriate details to support your argument.

Investigation C - Israel, the Palestinians, and the Arab World

What socio-cultural, geopolitical, and historical factors will influence the proposed creation of a Palestinian state?

HINT: Check the study guide for the unit 3 test to help identify appropriate details to support your argument.

Investigation B - Women in Islam

Why is there controversy over the role of women in Islam?  In your reflection, be sure to address religious mandates, tradition, and cultural practices.

HINT: Check the study guide for the unit 3 test to help identify appropriate details to support your argument.

Investigation A - Ottoman Empire

After completing Investigation A, explain the significance of the Ottoman Empire.  Specifically, consider factors that contribute to its rise, success, and ultimate demise.

HINT: Check the study guide for the unit 3 test to help identify appropriate details to support your argument.

Middle East Geography Reflection

Listen to ALL of the comments on the VoiceThread.  Describe the impact of geography of on the history, culture and society of Southwest Asia and North Africa.  Be sure to support your answer with specific examples from the activity and our studies.

Geography & Culture of Africa

Characterize the geography and culture of Africa based upon part A of the regional study.  Be sure to include a thesis statement AND specific details to demonstrate completion and understanding of the activity.

G&D #4 - Issues of Globalization & Development

After watching, taking notes on, and reflecting on one of the videos, post a reflection as a comment to this post.  In your comment, identify the video you chose and a BRIEF statement of WHY you chose this video.  Then, identify any biases/problems with the arguments presented and explain why this issue is something that should be of concern and interest to the global community.

G&D #2 - Ayiti Reflection

Describe your experience in the Ayiti game.  What have you learned from this activity?  What does it tell us about the state of globalization and development?

F.I. - Question 53

To complete question #53 on the "Foundations Investigation," select an article from a PRINT issue of Current History.  Your comment should include the following:

• Cultural Region (Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Middle East, Central Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, or Latin America)
• MLA Citation
• Concise (no more than 5 sentences) summary that includes a clear thesis statement

F.I. - Question 52

To complete question #52 on the "Foundations Investigation," select an article from the PRINT issue of History Today.  Your comment should include the following:

• Cultural Region (Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Middle East, Central Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, or Latin America)
• MLA Citation
• Concise (no more than 5 sentences) summary that includes a clear thesis statement

Summer Current Events - Highlights (and Lowlights)

It seems that we had an exceptionally busy news cycle this summer.  I thought it might be helpful to provide reminders of some major news stories from the past couple of months.  Although the list below is NOT all inclusive, consider the following as you prepare for the current events quiz on Monday:

• Major US Supreme Court decisions in June
• Leaker reveals NSA surveillance of US citizens and foreigners and international response
• Trial of Bradley Manning 
• Protests in Turkey, Brazil, and France
• North Korea weapons and relations with South Korea
• Evolving situations in Syria and Egypt
• G-8 conference
• US diplomacy with Taliban
• Train and airplane disasters 
• Malala Yousef promotes education for girls
• School children die from free lunches
• Prison breaks
• Prince George
• Travels of Pope Francis
• Terror warning prompts significant US response
• Russia passes restrictive law that draws international response
• NASDAQ offline
• Trials for Nidal Hassan & Robert Bales

If you feel that I've forgotten any major news stories, please feel free to add a comment to this post. Don't forget, if you bring a current events "journal" to class on the first day, you may use this on the quiz! 

July Current Events

On the first day of class, you will be taking a quiz on the major news developments of the summer.   If you choose, you may post comments to this post about the news stories that may be on the quiz.  These comments will be most useful if you provide a summary of the issue & a link/links to relevant news articles.

Approved Sources for TWIF Current Events Posts

In Honors World Cultures we'll examine the veracity and reliability of various historical and contemporary sources.  After reading and taking notes on The World is Flat, you will find relevant, current news stories that relate to, support, refute, or extend Friedman's arguments.  Since we have not yet discussed how to evaluate sources, you must use the following sources to find stories from the past 6 months:

• Al-Jazeera America
• BBC World Service
• Christian Science Monitor
• The Economist
• Euronews
• The Guardian
• National Geographic News
• New York Times
• Newseum
• NPR
• Reuters
• The Washington Post
• The Week
• The World

Don't forget...  You will be taking a current events quiz on the first day of class.  Mrs. Friday uses the highlighted sources on a regular basis.

June Current Events

On the first day of class, you will be taking a quiz on the major news developments of the summer.   If you choose, you may post comments to this post about the news stories that may be on the quiz.  These comments will be most useful if you provide a summary of the issue & a link/links to relevant news articles.

TWIF Flattener 10 - The Steroids

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://svhs-hwc-fall2013.blogspot.com/2013/06/approved-sources-for-twif-current.html to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that the steroids were  "flatteners."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Flattener 9 - In-forming

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://svhs-hwc-fall2013.blogspot.com/2013/06/approved-sources-for-twif-current.html to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that in-forming was a "flattener."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Flattener 8 - Insourcing

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://svhs-hwc-fall2013.blogspot.com/2013/06/approved-sources-for-twif-current.html to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that insourcing was a "flattener."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Flattener 7 - Supply-Chaining

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://svhs-hwc-fall2013.blogspot.com/2013/06/approved-sources-for-twif-current.html to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that supply-chaining was a "flattener."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Flattener 6 - Offshoring

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://svhs-hwc-fall2013.blogspot.com/2013/06/approved-sources-for-twif-current.html to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that offshoring was a "flattener."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Flattener 5 - Outsourcing

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://svhs-hwc-fall2013.blogspot.com/2013/06/approved-sources-for-twif-current.html to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that outsourcing was a "flattener."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Flattener 4 - Uploading

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://svhs-hwc-fall2013.blogspot.com/2013/06/approved-sources-for-twif-current.html to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that uploading was a "flattener."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Flattener 3 - Work Flow Software

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://svhs-hwc-fall2013.blogspot.com/2013/06/approved-sources-for-twif-current.html to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that work flow software was a "flattener."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Flattener 2 - 8/9/95

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://svhs-hwc-fall2013.blogspot.com/2013/06/approved-sources-for-twif-current.html to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that 8/9/95 was a "flattener."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Flattener 1 - 11/9/89

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://svhs-hwc-fall2013.blogspot.com/2013/06/approved-sources-for-twif-current.html to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that 11/9/89 was a "flattener."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Chapter 2 Directions

After you have read and taken notes on Chapter 2, "The Ten Forces That Flattened the World," choose FIVE of the flatteners to examine in more detail.  Use the current events sources linked at http://svhs-hwc-fall2013.blogspot.com/2013/06/approved-sources-for-twif-current.html to find recent news articles that relate to, support, or refute Friedman's assertions about the "flatteners."  Post each comment to the appropriate post.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Chapter 1 Reflection

After you have read and taken notes on Chapter 1, "While I Was Sleeping," use one of the current events sources linked at http://svhs-hwc-fall2013.blogspot.com/2013/06/approved-sources-for-twif-current.html to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertions.  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to an issue addressed in chapter 1 of TWIF.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

HWC Questions?

As you are completing the preliminary assignment, some questions may arise.  Post any questions as comments HERE...

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