Objective: Investigate the geo-political and cultural significance of select events in Japan's history. Engage in or observe respectful intellectual discourse.
Task: Good morning! Please open your notes on Japan. We'll spend the first portion of class taking notes on the history of Japan. Then, we'll form our circles for the Meiji Restoration discussion. Finally, if there is any time remaining, you'll read an article about the controversial role of Shinto in contemporary Japan.
Homework:
- TODAY - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation on Schoology) - participant reflection and discussion questions posted to Schoology BEFORE class
- Thursday, November 12 - Unit 5 PDCs due on class blog
- Friday, November 13 - Chapter 11 reading quiz
- Monday, November 16 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" & documentary discussion - post reflection BEFORE class
- Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 Test
- Tuesday, November 17 - Unit 5 SJSs due on class blog
Course content in the news:
- "Syrian Refugees Find Suspicion, Hope in Allentown" (Keystone Crossroads, 11/12/2015)
- "'Arab of the Future' Chronicles The Challenges of A Cross-Cultural Childhood" (Fresh Air, NPR, 11/9/2015) An interview with Riad Sattouf, a graphic artist, who has chronicled his childhood in Libya, Syria, and France in a new novel. He addresses a variety of issues we've discussed in class, including Gaddafi's rule in Libya, life in a remote Syrian village, Syrian nationalism and anti-Israel sentiments, and Pan-Arabism. He also talks about his disdain for nationalism of any type.
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