Karin Wright

[Karin Wright @HUM107LC2011]

If u don't come, work on the revisionist history packet I handed out on Tues so it's n progress 4 next wk...

[Karin Wright @HUM107LC2011]

Prolly on Sunday

[Karin Wright @HUM107LC2011]

Thanx. Josh sent a reminder about the game...

[Karin Wright @HUM107LC2011]

Class cancelled today (Thurs-3/17) due to Wright's suddenly sick son. South Park & Philosophy (& more) moved to nxt Tues. Enjoy ur free day.

[Karin Wright @HUM107LC2011]

New ?: • Are people perceived to be of Middle Eastern descent currently subjected to more discrimination than others in U.S.? Why/why not?

[Karin Wright @HUM107LC2011]

New ?: On the Daily Show clip, does Stewart’s satirizing of all religions make the video seem more or less irreverent? Why?

[Karin Wright @HUM107LC2011]

New ?:When offended parties make real threats against a show like South Park, how culturally influential is South Park perceived to be? Why?

[Karin Wright @HUM107LC2011]

New ?: From what you’ve viewed/read, do shows like South Park, Family Guy, or The Simpsons portray religion inappropriately? Why or why not?

[Karin Wright @HUM107LC2011]

New ?: What topic(s) are too sensitive and thus should not be satirized in American popular culture? Why?

[Karin Wright @HUM107LC2011]

New discussion question: What animated show contains the most effective example of satire in American culture? Why?

[Karin Wright @HUM107LC2011]

Reminder--quiz tomorrow (2/22). Hints on MyLynx.

[Karin Wright @HUM107LC2011]

Tmrw (2/10), we'll finish B for C & then discuss examples of satire & ur responses to Killing Monsters review. Bring your wrk & ur viewpts

[Karin Wright @HUM107LC2011]

Don't worry about the upcoming material about urban legends....

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We need 2 finish the film. As long as u responded 2 the Killing Monsters review & transferred movie ?s to MyLynx, ur good. Don't worry a ...

[Karin Wright @HUM107LC2011]

What effect, if any, do documentaries like Bowling for Columbine, have on the mindsets and actions of Americans?

[Karin Wright @HUM107LC2011]

In order to maintain a superpower status in the world, must the United States possess a violent image?

[Karin Wright @HUM107LC2011]

Does playing violent video games or playing with violent toys breed violent adults?

[Karin Wright @HUM107LC2011]

Why is there more gun violence in the United States than any of the other nations featured in Bowling for Columbine?

[Karin Wright @HUM107LC2011]

Are Americans as fearful about anything & everything as Moore occasionally suggests in B for C? Of what do you think we are most afraid?

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Between now and next Tues. create at least 2 tweets or replies & earn 5 participation points. Be real & thoughtfully challenge each other.