Monday, November 26, 2012

Rwandan Genocide Writing Assignment

Answer
the following questions in paragraph form: 1) Judging from what you have seen, read, and heard, could genocide occur again, in Rwanda or other parts of the world? Why or why not? 2) What is the nature and limit of personal responsibility in the 21st century? Support your personal view with evidence from the film and/or from your own knowledge of current events. 3) "The events of Sept. 11, 2001 changed how America views its responsibilities in the world." Agree or disagree, supporting your view with evidence from the film and/or from your own knowledge of current events.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

21 Up South Africa writing assignment

After viewing 21 UP South Africa describe how either class or race could be a factor in determining upward economic and social mobility in the country today. Describe South Africa's policy of black economic empowerment (BEE) and provide opinion on its necessity in South Africa in 2012. Please post this response by Thursday November 29 before our class meeting.