Linda, Cody, BJ, Dennis: find and summarize an article or visual regarding urbanization - the movement of people into cities. Recall the part of the first movie about rural Chinese moving into urban areas; you may also research Rio de Janeiro, Nairobi, or any other specific city or country experiencing rapid and difficult urbanization. See assignment below (it's labeled with the date as always) and try to coordinate with your classmates if at all possible.
Janae, Aliana: you're researching the "ground zero mosque."
Taylor, Willie: your articles regard the recent discussion in the US of a giant fence along the Mexican border. The border near Tijuana may provide some interesting visuals.
Christina, Craig, Thais: each of you should pick a 1st world country that is experiencing immigration - my suggestions, again, are Britain, France, Canada, and Germany - and research some of their immigration laws. The idea is to compare those laws and the numbers of immigrants they receive to those of the US.
Samiah, Malerie, Ciarrah: you're researching language issues in the US, including but not limited to: mandating teaching (or not teaching) in other languages, particularly Spanish; putting ballots in other languages, and how many; or any other issues with language and public space. An interesting question: does the US have an official language?
Sarai, Tommy, Rodnee: you're researching the Arizona anti-immigration law and its consequences.
Ashlee, Luda: your project is the Danish cartoon controversy.
Griselda, Alla: your project is French ban of Muslim veils.
Janae, Aliana: you're researching the "ground zero mosque."
Taylor, Willie: your articles regard the recent discussion in the US of a giant fence along the Mexican border. The border near Tijuana may provide some interesting visuals.
Christina, Craig, Thais: each of you should pick a 1st world country that is experiencing immigration - my suggestions, again, are Britain, France, Canada, and Germany - and research some of their immigration laws. The idea is to compare those laws and the numbers of immigrants they receive to those of the US.
Samiah, Malerie, Ciarrah: you're researching language issues in the US, including but not limited to: mandating teaching (or not teaching) in other languages, particularly Spanish; putting ballots in other languages, and how many; or any other issues with language and public space. An interesting question: does the US have an official language?
Sarai, Tommy, Rodnee: you're researching the Arizona anti-immigration law and its consequences.
Ashlee, Luda: your project is the Danish cartoon controversy.
Griselda, Alla: your project is French ban of Muslim veils.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/english-language-learners/
ReplyDeleteThis article talks about the situation with language classes in public schools. What I found interesting is, the “No Child Left behind Act” is also mentioned in this article. The English as a second language class is included in this act. So all students have the opportunity to learn proper English in school, the number of students enrolled in such classes are exponentially growing. There were many tests and surveys held for the students to academically track how they compare to the students who aren’t in the ELL classes. One of the languages discussed is Spanish, most of the Spanish students are found to have learned English primarily. President Obama proposed the “transitional bilingual education” in a report but here it says that he has not restated the importance of becoming bilingual.
My opinion: I really think being bilingual in America is very important to this date. Due to the fact that our America is a giant melting pot and this is where we can better communicate with others in our area. How can we become better leaders? We can only speak one language, and some people who oppose this have a closed mind and will never achieve a level above themselves. I have a lot of family that speak multiple languages and it’s important for me to make an effort to try and learn bits and pieces of each language to better communicate with them. If everyone become bilingual, then we would see a rise in leadership and communication skills in America.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptK1K1-outA
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75XqOtNjyPg&feature=fvst
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/islam/hijab.html
In this article it states that on September 2,2004, France banned all religious clothing, or religiously symbolic items. This has started conflict between many people and this banning. People have complained that the hijab for example, should be kept on at all times and that removing it would be against their religion. Others have said that this banning is to prevent religion and government involvment. Another concern though, is that some students will stop going to school in order to still wear their hijab. Though both sides have good arguments, they are each affected in different ways.
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/WorldOfChange/dubai.php
ReplyDeleteThis is a time lapse of pictures of Dubai, and how its continuing to build its city and grow. The pictures start at november 11, 2000, and end april 25, 2011. The United Arab Emirates wanted a way for Dubai to have more tourism. This could help stimulate Dubai and its economy, as well as others around them too. They started to build hundreds of artificial islands around the Persian gulf. The islands were built from sand on the sea floor and rock erosion protects them and gives them shape. If you look at the pictures, all the islands line up to make one big palm tree. I think that is pretty crazy that people can do that. The pictures also have color codes, showing how the land was dry before, where vegetation came in, water, and buildings. Its a good way to really see the urbanization going on here because you can see the progress theyve made through the time lapse. Buildings being built, roads, and urbanization.