Wednesday, February 25, 2015

The meaning of being human

As we continue to focus on identity issues, perhaps one of the biggest question mankind has to answer is.....

What Does It Mean to Be Truly Human? 

Watch the video featuring Jefferson Bethke (we have watched him in class before) as he tries to answer this very question. Give me your thoughts in at least 50 words by Sunday 3/1

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Personality test

As we have learned, many people want answers to the question "Who am I? for them. Thus, many different version of personality tests have been developed. The link is just one type. Do the survey (you do not have to do the section about various products) and Cut-and-paste your results. (If you do not want others to see, just email the cut and paste separately) Most important of all...comment on whether you believe the results are accurate and why or why not.

Due by Sunday 2/22

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

'Mr.' and 'Mrs.' salutations

According to the linked article

New York college bans 'Mr.' and 'Mrs.' salutations

Some are concerned that these salutations establish gender stereotyping and want to avoid it at all costs. Please read the article and give me your thought in at least 50 words. Also cut-and-paste the one line in the article that you thought was the most intriguing or informative

Due Sunday 2/8