Journal #16: "Allegory of the Cave" Today

Describe an example from today's world and/or your life that the "Allegory of the Cave" could represent?  When have you (or the world, or someone you know) "come out of the cave," and what was that like?  In what ways did you (or they) resist coming out of the cave and in what ways was it difficult?

(1 paragraph - 5 points)

Journal #15: The danger of new ideas...

Prior to reading Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" from The Republic, respond to the following questions:

1.  Do you think that some people fear new ideas or think they are dangerous?
2.  Why or why not?

(1 paragraph - 5 points)

Journal #12: "Arab, American, Muslim...Marine"

While and/or after you read "Arab, American, Muslim...Marine" by Bill Bazzi, take notes on your own ideas as you read.  What did you find to be interesting, surprising, humorous, disturbing, enlightening, etc?  Reflect on this reading in one paragraph (worth 5 points).

Journal #11: "Operation Blend In"

While and/or after you read "Operation Blend In" by Maz Jobrani, take notes on your own ideas as you read.  What did you find to be interesting, surprising, humorous, disturbing, enlightening, etc?  Reflect on this reading in one paragraph (worth 5 points).

Journal #10: Israel-Palestine Role Play Response Questions

1.  Describe how the experience yesterday impacted your view of the peace process? (3-5 sentences)

2.  What is the major stumbling block in the peace process, in your character's eyes?  What is the biggest issue that needs to be resolved for the peace process to go forward? (3-5 sentences)

Israel-Palestine Role Play

Come to class on Wednesday able to portray your assigned role for our Israel-Palestine role-play.  Read the description of your role and take notes on a half-sheet of binder paper or index card to remind you of your "talking points."  On Wednesday, we will be breaking into circles immediately to begin the role-play exercise.  Please also bring your response question sheet to class.

Homework for 10/11

As you complete the Arab-American Handbook Chapter 1 reading, take 8-10 notes about what you feel are the most important points that the author is trying to make.

Journal #9: Viewing Satire

Satire:  literary/artistic genre that pokes fun at society/politics with the intention of provoking change.

You are going to view a clip of satire by Stephen Colbert.  Explain how this is an example of satire.  What is this making fun of?  How do you know?  How does it relate to what we've been studying the last few days about Arab and Arab-American stereotyping?
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Journal #8: Arab-American Handbook Chapter One

Summarize everything you remember from yesterday's Arab-American Handbook reading.  1 paragraph.