Transnational Capital Auction

Starter 5: Trade Dilemma

Most people agree that the government of Burma(known also as Myanmar) is repressive. TheU.S. State Department issued a report saying that Burmese “soldiers have committed serious human rights abuses, including extra judicial killing and rape.” Human rights organizations have documented the widespread use of forced labor. In order to protest human rights abuses there, the government of Massachusetts passed a law saying that it will not purchase major goods or services from any company that has investments in Burma.

The European Union and Japan complained that this was a violation of free trade because what is important about a good is the product itself, not how it was produced or who produced it. The National Foreign Trade Council, representing 580 U.S. companies — 346 of which do business with Burma — agreed. They said that Massachusetts has no right to pick and choose whom it will buy from based on anything other than the price and the quality of goods to be provided— period.

1. Do you agree with the position of the National Foreign Trade Council?  Why/why not?
2. In general, what is more important: protecting the free flow of goods and services, or the right of individual nations to make rules for themselves?  Explain your answer.

TURN IN STARTERS 1-5

Transnational Capital Auction Simulation

Participate in class simulation.

TNC Auction Writing

Choose THREE of the questions in the document linked above to respond to in writing.  Responses are due next TUESDAY.  They must be typed!

IF YOU WERE ABSENT:  

Complete the Transnational Capital Auction Makeup assignment linked here.

Homework:

None!  Take the weekend off.

LatOT Discussion and Writing

Starter 4

1. List 2 symbols from this carton, and explain what each represents/means.

2. What's the message of this cartoon?

3. Do you agree or disagree with the perspective expressed here?  Why/why not?  (It's okay to be in the middle here!)

LatOT Discussion

1. Thesis Statement: Compare what each of you said.  Choose the best one (most likely to be the thesis) and explain why.  Remember the purpose of a thesis!
2. What is Friedman’s opinion of globalization, based on what you’ve read in this article?  Is he for it?  Against it?  A mix?
3. What are the pros and cons of globalization, as you see them so far?
4. In paragraph 25, Friedman talks about how the Electronic Herd and the Supermarkets can trigger the downfall of governments.  What does this mean for democracy?
5. How do you see what Friedman describes in your own life?  How accurate do you think his description of globalization is?
6. Do you think you, as an individual, are more or less powerful in a globalized system?  Why?  How do you exercise your power or influence the larger systems around you?

LatOT Writing

These must be TYPED.  All paragraphs must be organized, and must use evidence from the article to support your position.  You may draw on anything we’ve done in class so far to help you respond to these questions.  You must answer the first question, and then you should choose one additional question to respond to, for a total of 2 paragraphs (if you want to write more, go for it!)

1. REQUIRED QUESTION:  Define globalization in a well-organized TEA paragraph.  You should definitely quote from the article to do this!  (MUST ANSWER)

Choose one more from the following list to answer:

1. What is Friedman’s position on globalization?  Does he fall on the pro or con side?  What’s your evidence for this?
2. Based on what you currently know about globalization, what are some of the biggest benefits to this system?  What are some of the most significant downsides?
3. In paragraph 25, Friedman talks about how the Electronic Herd and the Supermarkets can trigger the downfall of governments.  What does this mean for democracy?
4. Do you think you, as an individual, are more or less powerful in a globalized system?  Why?  How do you exercise your power or influence the larger systems around you?
5. What types of violence do you think are most present in the globalized world?  Choose 2 or 3, and talk about how they are present.
6. Look back at the chart you made.  It describes 8 shifts that happened from the Cold War era to the Globalization era.  Which 2 shifts do you think are most important?  Why?
7. How do you see what Friedman describes in your own life?  Make connections to specific things he talks about in the article.

Writing Assessment

Your LatOT writing will be graded on the following:

1. Organization- Are your paragraphs well organized, with a clear topic sentence, evidence, and ample analysis?  Are they easy to follow?
2. Evidence- Are you using evidence from LatOT or other texts?  Does the evidence make sense in the contxt of your argument?  Are your quotes set up correctly?
3. Careful Thinking- How well are you explaining your ideas?  Are you thinking critically and carefully about what you are saying?  Are you making connections for your reader, and explaining your evidence?
4. Sentence Craft- Are your sentences grammatically correct?  Are you using varied types of sentences?
5. Proofreading- Spellcheck and proofread carefully!
6. Purpose/Focus- Are you answering the question?  Is your perspective clear?

HOMEWORK:  Finish LatOT Writing (2 paragraphs total).  Type, and email it to lori.fisher@animashighschool.com before the start of class on Friday.

Lexus and the Olive Tree: Reading and Chart

Starter 3: Where is Your Stuff From?

1. Look at three items you have, list what it is, where it’s made (clothing tags, electronics, etc.)
2. Why are so many things made globally, not locally?  Try to list at least 3 reasons.
3. How would your life change if you could only shop for goods that were made locally? What would you have to give up? What benefits would there be?

Lexus and the Olive Tree: Reading

1. Read and annotate to the end of the article
2. Mark thesis
3. Circle and define vocabulary
4. Highlight and underline main ideas
5. At least 2 substantive annotations per page (no emotional reactions!)

Lexus and Olive Tree: Cold War vs. Globalization Chart

In paragraph 7, Friedman lists 8 key defining characteristics of the Cold War era.  He then compares the defining characteristics of Globalization to the defining characteristics of the Cold War in the rest of the essay

1. Underline all 8 defining characteristics listed in paragraph 7
2. Find them for globalization
3. Create a diagram that compares Cold War to Globalization (see example below)
4. For each characteristic, you should:
1. Summarize what he is saying about the Cold War/Globalization
2. Provide an example. 

I've done one for you in the example chart below.  You should complete the chart!  

Compare the Cold War dominant rules to Globalization's dominant culture, as Friedman doesn't do a 1 to 1 comparison for these.

Cold War	Globalization
Division: World was divided into two camps. Example: Berlin Wall	Integration: World is connected and interwoven in many ways. Example: The Web

LatOT Writing (this is working ahead...don't worry if you don't get to this today!)
You are going to write 3 solid paragraphs for this.  They must be TYPED!

1. Define globalization in a well-organized TEA paragraph.  You should definitely quote from the article to do this!
2. What is Friedman’s position on globalization?  Does he fall on the pro or con side?  Why do you think this?
3. Based on what you currently know about globalization, what are some of the benefits to this system?  What are some of the downsides?  (QUOTE FROM THE ARTICLE!)

HOMEWORK:  Finish Cold War vs. Globalization comparison chart above.  DUE: Start of class, Thursday.

Lexus and the Olive Tree

Starter 2

1. List 3 visual details of this cartoon, and explain what each of them symbolize.

2. In 1-2 sentences, summarize the main message of this cartoon.

3. Which world (then or now) would you rather live in, and why?  Explain your answer thoroughly!  Write a bunch here!

Galtung Violence Distinctions

Get in groups with each distinction represented.  Each person presents their distinction, using their poster.  In your notes, you should have the following information for each distinction:

• Name of the distinctions
• Definitions
• Examples to help you remember

Cold War Review

Quick review of the Cold War content learned last semester to frame the article we are going to read (this will be kept up on the board in my room for the rest of this week for students who were absent).

The Lexus and the Olive Tree and LatOT Vocab Sheet

Read slowly and carefully- this is a difficult text, and it's important you understand one piece before moving to the next!  As you read, you should:

1. Highlight/Underline main ideas.  Remember that you shouldn't highlight everything!  Be selective.
2. Circle and define vocabulary words.  Believe me, you'll find some!  Use the attached Vocab Sheet for some specific terms.
3. Annotate:  At least 2 substantive annotations per page.  NO EMOTIONAL RESPONSES like "This sucks," or "This makes me angry."  These can be:
• Connections to other texts/ideas/experiences
• Questions
• Arguments with the author
• Deep thoughts or musings
• Extensions or applications of the ideas in the text
4. Find and label the thesis.  Do this LAST, after you've finished the whole article.  HINT: It's not on the first page!

HOMEWORK

Read, and do vocab and annotations for pages 1-4 of The Lexus and the Olive Tree (see above for specifics).  DUE: Start of class, Wednesday, 1/8.  I will be checking for vocab and annotations!

Globalization Intro

Starter 1: If the World Were 100 People...

1. Using the handout above, take your best guess at the correct numbers.
2. Now check the answers with the second page of the handout.
3. What two things were most surprising to you, and why?
4. What is one conclusion you can draw from these numbers?  Explain your conclusion and the data that led you to it.

Globalization Project Overview

1. Will have official handout for you by the end of this week.
2. 6 week project, final products are an Op-Ed article and a political cartoon

Framework #1:  Peace and Violence

1. Galtung Lecture Notes (review linked notes here if you were absent)
2. Violence Distinction Posters must include:
1. Distinction (for example, Physical vs. Psychological)
2. Definition of each type of violence IN YOUR OWN WORDS
3. Real life example of each type of violence with an illustration (stick figures are okay!)
4. Short (1-2 sentences) explanation of how your example fits that type of violence

HOMEWORK

1. Finish Violence Distinction Posters (see above for details).  DUE: Start of Class, Tuesday 1/7.