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Weekly
Study Guide - September 22
For
this week you need to know the following concepts:
For a definition and example,
click on a concept and a link will open. The best way to learn
this information is to use 3"x5" index cards, writing
the concept on one side of the card and the definition and
example on the other side.
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The following questions will guide your
reading for this week and will serve as a basis for
class discussion. Please prepare an answer to the
question that corresponds with your assigned number in
your small group. You may also use one or more of these
questions as a starting point for your second or third
essay.
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1.
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According to Barker and
Mander, what has created the illusion that the whole world
wants to become like the United States? Use evidence from the
reading that shows that this is not true.
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2.
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Explain the point of view
of the people whom Steger calls “pessimistic
hyperglobalizers.” Do you agree or disagree with their
position? Explain why.
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3.
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According to Fink, how did
the community values of the Mayan migrants in
North Carolina
help them in labor
organizing?
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4.
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Is there really freedom of
the press under corporate globalization? Explain why or
why not, with reference to the article by Ainger.
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5.
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What does Ainger mean by
“media guerrillas”? What kinds of changes might this
people help to bring about?
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For a printable version of this week's discussion
questions, click here.
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