Monday, April 29, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
Suai in Samoa
Suai's loan has already been filled! Great news for her. I will search the Kiva website for a loan recipient with a similar request.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Student’s
Name
World
History, Andrews
Reading
Analysis
April 8,
2013
Evaluate
the argument presented in the article, “Putin’s challenge: The Circassians and
the Winter Olympics.” (A link appears below.) Some of the issues raised in this
article are themes we have discussed this semester – genocide, empirical
expansion, religious conflict. Please also review the Hallmarks of the Sisters
of Notre Dame de Namur (SNDdeN).
If President
Putin wants to act from the perspective of Catholic Social Teaching, how should
he respond to the allegations and challenges in this article? Why should he
respond that way? In what ways are your recommendations consistent with the
Hallmarks?
You may
write your paper as a standard essay or, if you wish, you may write it in the
form of a letter to President Putin. Either way, please be sure that it
contains all the elements of good writing as outlined in the Written
Communiation Rubric.
http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2012/04/2012446515233997.html
Friday, April 5, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Reading for Wednesday, February 20
For Wednesday, 2/20, please read chapter 1 of the Communist Manifesto. Link follows here... the site also includes translations in a variety of other languages, including the original German.
http://marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1848/communist-manifesto/ch01.htm
http://marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1848/communist-manifesto/ch01.htm
Thursday, February 14, 2013
XC Opportunity with Larry Lujan's WH Classes
The
movie Lincoln is still playing at two nearby theaters: the Century 12 in
downtown San Mateo and the Century 20 in downtown Redwood City.
I phoned both theaters and they said it would continue to be played through
next Thursday--they were doubtful that it would be carried beyond that
date. It'll probably come back after Daniel Day-Lewis wins his Oscar (if
he doesn't win, I want a recount of the hanging chads) and eventually it will
be available on DVD, but I think we should act now.
I pitched it to my classes today and got a signup. It'll be in the
evening, it'll be extracurricular and voluntary. But they can write a
short extra-credit reflection paper on it--most of them have written reflection
papers for FYE, so they know what that means. I suggested two approaches
to the paper: describe one scene, one moment, that particularly struck you and
explain why. Or talk about what you learned about how a President really
goes about getting difficult legislation through a reluctant Congress.
They can talk to me if they want to take another approach. And if they
can't make it the night the group goes, they can go on their own and still
write the paper. I talked to Rich Watters about using a school bus, and
he said that would only be possible if they had an authorized driver (which I'm
not). So they'll probably be on their own for transportation, admittance,
and snacks.
Twenty-six people signed up. As for a date, I'm leaning toward
next Wednesday or Thursday, so people will have maximum time to get their acts
together. It's showing in San Mateo at 7:15, so I'm going to suggest
gathering in the Quad about 6:15 and taking off from the quad.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Military Working Dogs no longer classified as "equipment"
Good news for those concerned with the rights of animals. HR 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, prohibits classification of military working dogs as "equipment." Relevant summary excerpted below if you're interested in the details. Full link at the bottom.
Subtitle G - Other Matters
Section 361 -
Directs the Secretary to classify military working dogs as canine members of the Armed Forces. Prohibits their classification as equipment.
Authorizes the Secretary concerned, after determining that a military working dog should be retired and that no suitable adoption is available, to transfer the dog to the 341st Training Squadron or to another location for adoption.
Authorizes the use of frequent traveler miles to facilitate such adoptions.
Requires the Secretary to:
(1) establish and maintain a system to provide veterinary care of retired military working dogs, and
(2) create a decoration or other appropriate recognition to recognize such dogs that are killed in action or perform an exceptionally meritorious or courageous act during their service.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Human Trafficking and drug violence
A difficult but true article linking human trafficking to drug violence.
http://amanpour.blogs.cnn.com/2013/01/25/selling-little-girls-to-payback-debt/?hpt=hp_t2
http://amanpour.blogs.cnn.com/2013/01/25/selling-little-girls-to-payback-debt/?hpt=hp_t2
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
Ancient Migration: Genes link Australia with India
An interesting article (not required reading).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21016700
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21016700
Thursday, January 3, 2013
WH Schedule of Activities & Assignments
Andrews/World History – Spring 2013
Day-by-Day Schedule
of Activities & Assignments
WEEK ONE
January 9
Introductions, syllabus & course overview. Global eras
and periodization. What does it mean to be Modern?
January 11
The European Renaissance and the Modern world. Frequently
Asked Questions.
DUE: Strayer, Introduction to Part 4 (pp. 397-401).
Also, create your blog site using blogger.com & email
url to me at pandrews@ndnu.edu.
WEEK TWO
January 14
Colonial empires in the Americas.
DUE: Strayer, Chapter 14 (pp. 403-417)
January 16
Other empires. Siberia. Assign research paper (proposal
& AB 2 pages, paper 5 pages).
DUE: Strayer, Chapter 14 (pp. 417-430)
January 18
The impact of one commodity, sugar, on the Early Modern
world.
DUE: handout: Weisner, “Sweet Nexus: Sugar and the
Origins of the Modern World”
WEEK THREE
January 21
No class, MLK, Jr. Day holiday
Extra Credit Opportunity: Attend or participate in an
organized MLK Day event & submit a 1-2 page written reflection on the
activity. (Due 1/25.)
January 23
Early Modern commerce in products.
DUE: Strayer, Chapter 15 (pp. 433-448).
Also, Research Project Proposal & Annotated
Bibliography due (2 pages).
January 25
Early Modern commerce in people.
DUE: Strayer, Chapter 15 (pp. 449-458).
Also, MLK Day XC reflection due.
WEEK FOUR
January 28
Religion in Early Modern societies. Female religious before
the Enlightenment.
DUE: Strayer, Chapter 16 (pp. 461-477)
January 30
The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment
DUE: Strayer, Chapter 16 (pp. 477-488).
February 1
The problem of Eurocentrism. The revolution in the North
American colonies.
DUE: Strayer, Introduction to Part 5 & Chapter 17
(pp. 491-504).
WEEK FIVE
February 4
The French Revolution.
DUE: Strayer, Chapter 17 (504-507)
February 6
No class: comp day for participation in one or more
organized Founder’s Week events. You are especially encouraged, if possible, to
attend one of the Hallmarks Mini Retreats.
Written Requirement: Describe the activity or activities
in which you participated. What did you learn about our Foundresses, or about
the History or Mission of Notre Dame de Namur learning institutions during this
week? Discuss how the charism of the Foundresses might influence the career
choices, research pursuits or other professional activities of a History
graduate from NDNU. (2 pages. Due February 11.)
February 8
Formation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
DUE: Handout on SND
WEEK SIX
February 11
Echoes of revolutions.
DUE: Strayer, Chapter 17 (507-524)
Also, Founders’ Week write-up due today.
February 13
Echoes of revolutions, cont’d
DUE: No new reading due
February 15
The Industrial Revolution.
DUE: Strayer, Chapter 18 (pp. 527-556)
WEEK SEVEN
February 18
No class – Presidents’ Day holiday
February 20
Marxism and social classes. Political economy of
industrialization.
DUE: primary source reading TBA
February 22
Research Project presentations
DUE: Research Paper
WEEK EIGHT
February 25
Research Project presentations
February 27
1st half semester review & prep for midterm
exam
DUE: review notes and readings assigned so far this
semester
March 1
Midterm exam
DUE: Study for midterm
SPRING BREAK WEEK
March 4-8
Enjoy your week off!
WEEK NINE
March 11
One-on-one mid-semester reviews. Peer review of Research
Paper.
DUE: Nothing – enjoy your break
March 13
Review of the midterm exam. Best practices for writing good
exam responses.
March 14, 7:30 pm
DUE (homework for April 5): Attend the talk by Dolores
Huerta, co-founder with Cesar Chavez of the United Farmworkers Union. Tonight
at 7:30 pm on our campus.
March 15
Second wave of European colonialism. The “Scramble for
Africa.”
DUE: Strayer, Chapter 20 (pp. 589-606)
WEEK TEN
March 18
Identity and culture during the Colonial era.
DUE: Strayer, Chapter 20 (pp. 607-614)
March 20
The ethics of Colonial relationships.
DUE: Excerpt from Thomas Massaro, Living Justice, Chapter 5… please read the Introduction, Section
1 (The Dignity of Every Person and Human Rights), and Section 7 (Colonialism
and Economic Development).
March 21 is CTA Day
Extra Credit Opportunity: Attend or participate in one of
NDNU’s Call to Action Day events & submit a 1-2 page written reflection on
the activity. How did the activity reflect the values of the SND de Namur as
you have come to understand them? (Due 3/27.)
March 22
The two World Wars & the Crisis of Europe.
DUE: Strayer, Introduction to Part Six and Chapter 21,
entire chapter
WEEK ELEVEN
March 25
Communism in Russia and China.
DUE: Strayer, Chapter 22 (pp. 659-674)
March 27
Evolving notions of rights and responsibilities relating to
property and work relationships.
DUE: Massaro, Section 5 (Property Ownership in Modern
Society) and Section 6 (The Dignity of Work, Rights of Workers, and Support for
Labor Unions)
Also: CTA Day XC write-up.
March 29
No class, Good Friday holiday
WEEK TWELVE
April 1
The Cold War.
DUE: Strayer, Chapter 22 (pp. 675-689)
April 3
Post-colonial Africa and Asia.
DUE: Strayer, Chapter 23, entire chapter
April 5
Non-violent tactics… Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King,
Jr., Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta
DUE: If you were unable to attend the talk by Dolores
Huerta on March 14, please listen to the recording of that talk
WEEK THIRTEEN
April 8
Assign analytical essay (3 pages).
DUE: Article: Putin’s Challenge… and review the Hallmarks
of the SND de Namur
April 10
Workshop on analytical essay
DUE: Draft of essay
April 12
Economic globalization; American exceptionalism in the
post-modern world.
DUE: Strayer, Chapter 24 (pp. 723-734)
WEEK FOURTEEN
April 15
Feminist movements around the world.
DUE: Strayer, Chapter 24 (pp. 734-739).
Also, online reading TBA re role of feminists in the
“Arab Spring” of 2011.
April 17
Religious fundamentalism.
DUE: Strayer, Chapter 24 (pp. 740-747).
Also: Analytical essay due
April 19
Global environmental issues.
DUE: Strayer, Chapter 24 (pp. 747-755). Also, excerpt
from Jared Diamond’s Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed, Chapter 16 “The World as a Polder: What Does It
All Mean to Us Today”?
WEEK FIFTEEN
April 22
Semester review and final exam study guide.
April 24
Final exam
DUE: Study for the final
April 26
End of the year celebration.
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