Tuesday, April 22, 2014

HQ- Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks

How have Israeli-Palestinian peace talks evolved between the years 2000 and 2014?

HQ: Democracy in Brazil

What impacts do international events, such as the world cup, have on Brazil's economy, environment, and society?

HQ: Tensions between China and Japan in East China Sea

How was it that Japan, a much smaller country than China, was able to conquer and take such a strong foothold in large areas of China?

South Asia Geography Reflection

Read and evaluate the "South Asia Geography Workshop Maps" on the Moodle.  After you've taken notes on each of these individual maps, consider South Asia as a whole.  Summarize the geo-political, historical, cultural, and social factors that define South Asia.

Monday, February 17, 2014

Geography & Culture of Africa

Characterize the geography and culture of Africa based upon your completion of Part A on the regional study.  Be sure to include a thesis statement AND specific details from your work to demonstrate both completion and understanding of the activity.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

G&D #4 - Issues of Development

After watching, taking notes on, and reflecting on one of the videos, post a reflection as a comment to this post.  In your comment, identify the video you chose and a BRIEF statement of WHY you chose this video.  Then, identify any biases/problems with the arguments presented and explain why this issue is something that should be of concern and interest to the global community.

G&D #2 - Ayiti Reflection

Describe your experience in the Ayiti game.  What have you learned from this activity?  What does it tell us about the state of globalization and development?