HWC Day 47 - History of China

Our studies in the news:  "To Shape Young Palestinians, Hamas Creates its Own Textbooks" (New York Times, 11/4/13)  The Hamas movement is deviating from the approved Palestinian Authority curriculum, using the new texts as part of a broader push to infuse the next generation with its militant ideology.

Objective:  Examine the ideas of indigenous and diffused religions and philosophies in East Asia.  Summarize the impact of and Chinese reaction to Western imperialism.  Create a multimedia video that communicates with a general audience a theme from the FCP.

Task:  We'll  begin today's class with notes on the religions and philosophies of East Asia.  Then, we'll form a discussion circle to review the China timeline.  Finally, you'll have the last portion of class to work on your FCP video.

Homework:

• TODAY - China Timeline (on Moodle) due in class
• TODAY - FCP Video storyboard due
• Tuesday, November 5 - Footbinding reading questions due in class
• Tuesday, November 5 - Boxer Rebellion fishbowl discussion
• Wednesday, November 6 - Mao reading due in class for class discussion
• Wednesday, November 6 - Outsource request due on FCP13-2 wiki
• Thursday, November 7 - "Transnationalism" reading quiz
• Thursday, November 7 - FCP Wiki editing deadline
• Monday, November 11 - Japan Timeline (on Moodle) due in class
• Tuesday, November 12 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion
• Tuesday, November 12 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due in class
• Tuesday, November 12 - Outsource clip due on FCP Ning
• Wednesday, November 13 - Chapter 11 reading quiz (reading notes may be used)
• Friday, November 14 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, November 20 - Final Video due on FCP Ning