2. Why are you taking this class and what do you hope to learn : I choice this class at first because it is a pre- requisite, but after reading the details of what we would learn I was interested in the study of languages and human conditions in a analytical, speculative and critical sense. I am also very interested in anthropology and communication studies going forward toward my Psychology AA degree and further on in specialties I realized Humanities is complimentary to many areas I want to study as I described above. I would like to learn more about cultural studies and social sciences. Greek and Roman cultures have always fascinated me as well. I also am interested in learning different ways to access things on the internet which sounds like this course helps direct and teach us how to utilize a blog!! All good stuff I will use in the future as well.
3. Briefly, what do you think of when you think:
- Santa Rosa? My place of birth
- California? Hopelessly devoted
- West Coast? Homeland, Security
- The U.S.A? Crazy stuff, but freedom of will and want!!
- The World? Open ended and at our disposal
5. Regarding computers, are you on a mac or a pc? I have used both and I am savvy with them both not equally I do prefer PC and currently have a desktop I primarily use that is PC and so is my laptop although I also have a MAC up and going as well, but do not choose to use it often ...but for some things.
6. Do you/can you text on your phone? Yes...and I am improving...getting pretty quick, although not sure I will ever catch up with my 17 year old!!
President Obama's Cario Speech:
1. What is your brief one paragraph summary of this video?
Well I suppose our Middle East, Northern Ireland, peace efforts didn’t pan out the way it was intended and the building of trust that the Cairo Speech by President Obama that was thought to succeed with was unsuccessful therefore leaving most Americans disappointed. Obama administration got lost in the weeds of its own tactics and the steps failed to be achieved.
There has been a generation of tension that has existed so Obama and his envoy George Mitchell who served as the lead U.S. Negotiator for the solution to build the trust of the Israelis, Palestinians and Arab states to communicate what incentives the United States is prepared to offer to achieve a conflict-ending agreement would not be an easy task.
But again Obama, has delivered high end speeches one after another without backing his rhetoric, from his stumbles and abandoning promises you would think he thought it would be much easier without any experience on the level and scale that was needed what a disappointment and dismay about the future for supporters everywhere.
2. What are the histories, cultures, nations mentioned?
What are the histories, cultures, nations mentioned? The history of the World and how muslims led the world into education. The U.S. Founding fathers acknowledging Islam as an ally. Holocaust, African American Slaves, Interests in middle east oil, Civil rights movement, Christianity, and the jewish culture. Europe, South Africa, Indonesia, Asia, Republic of Iran.
3. What information did you learn that you did not know before?
America has a higher percentage of Muslim graduates than the average American.
4. What does the president say about dialogue?
That the U.S. is here to help countries grow and confront who possesses a threat. Obama says “ I am convinced that in order to move forward, we must say openly the things we hold in our hearts, and that too often are said only behind closed doors.” “ Be conscious of God and always speak the truth.”
5. What did he say that relates to culture through either one of these items: the visual arts, drama, film, music, dance, literature, philosophy, religion?
Religion needs to practice without discrimination and should be free!!
6. Why do you think the cultures noted relates to U.S. cultures (no wrong answer, this will be made clear during a future assignment).
We all have desires to learn from one another some of us just can’t inniate and confront the way we feel. We need to help one another to achieve with our wants and needs.
10 Multiple choice Questions
1. Barack makes reference to which religions when talking about the Holy land:
a. Jewish
b. Christian
c. Muslim
d. Catholic
e. A,B,& C
2. What is the second source of major tension that was discussed?
a. Israelis, Palestinians and the Arab world*
b. Science and technology
c. Education
d. Economic development in the Middle East
e. Religious freedom in the U.S.
3. What religion is President Obama affiliated with?
a. Muslim
b. Christianity*
c. Jewish
d. Protestant
e. Jehovah Witness
4. What city did Obama make it clear that America will never be in war with Islam?
a) Ankara*
b) Washington, DC
c) Cairo
d) Indonesia
e) Obama has never said America will never be at war with Islam
5. What does Obama believe is denied when a woman is denied education?
A. Suffrage
B. Career
C. A future
D. Equality *
6. Where did he deliver his Cairo speech?
a. Cairo University *
b. Cairo Tower
c. Egyptian Museum
d. Washington
e. New York
7. How much money does President Obama plan to give Pakistan?
a. 3.5 billion
b.3.5 million
c.1.5 million
d.1.5 billion*
e.3.5 trillion
8. At what specific location was Obama's Cairo speech given?
a. The base of the Pyramids.
b. The foot of the Sphinx.
c. The Alabaster Mosque.
d. Cairo High School.
e. Cairo University.*
9. In regards to nuclear arms, what goal has the President committed himself to?
a. America having the most nuclear arms
b. Removing all nuclear weapons from Muslim countries
c. Creating a world in which no nations have nuclear arms *
d. A nuclear arms race
e. He has not made any commitment regarding nuclear weapons
10. Which isn't one of the seven issues:
A) Women's rights
B) Religious freedom
C) Economic development and opportunity
D) Rebuilding Palestine*
E) Violent extremism
References:
www.BarackObama.com
www.aolnews.com
www.thecitizennews.com
and
Yes We Can~ highlights from Barach Obama Speeches CD's
_x_1. review the class syllabus
_x_2. purchase and/or order your two required books which need to be read by weeks 4 and 6 of this semester.
_x_3. create a blog account in www.blogger.com
_x_4. create a blog post called "Week 1" in your blogger account.
x__5. Answer some questions from below and place it on your Week 1 blog post
x__6. View President Obama's Cairo speech and answer questions regarding this speech
_x_7. Create 10 multiple choice questions with 5 possible answers regarding the Cairo speech. Asterisk your correct answer.
_x_8. submit the link to your blog to the login area at top of this page
(or go directly to www.lizguerrini.com which is the same thing)
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