Sunday, August 31, 2008

Week 2



"All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen."

—Ralph Waldo Emerson


Tu 9.2
In-class: Sample oral presentation; Oral presentation signups; Watch—“God's Close-Up” from This American Life

Th 9.4
In-class: In-class: Watch—Paradise Now by Hany Abu-Assad
Due: Journal 1 (See directions below)

For Journal 1:
This week, you will write about a religion or belief system of your choice. First, go to the BBC's Featured Religions & Beliefs page. Then, choose a religion (preferably one you do not know very much about). After studying that religion's page, write a 1 1/2 journal about your impressions (e.g. what did you learn?, what surprised you? what did you find interesting?).

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