TASK
Watch this condensed video of Obama Barack’s first town hall meeting in China, Shanghai. You can find the full transcript and more information about the event here.
In this video, US President Barack Obama proposed some strategies in the maintenance of bi-lateral relation between America and China.
Guiding Questions
1. What is one issue China and America disagree on?
2. In relation to the topic of diplomacy and deterrence, which strategy does America adopt?
3. What supporting evidence from the video/transcript do you have?
Activity
Develop a 3-minute podcast speech using Audacity in response to the questions above.
Instructions for Podcast Uploading
1. When you are done with the recording, save the file in MP3 format.
2. Log on to Google docs and upload the file.
3. Once approved by teacher, share it with your partner.
Post Activity
1. Listen to your partner's podcast.
2. On the same Google document, provide relevant and appropriate critique on the recording, utilising the checklist given out in class.
* Please take note that comments given should be constructive to help your classmate improve. The podcasts and respective critiques may be shown in class for discussion.
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Share Your Thoughts - Northern Ireland
TASK
Study both these sources.
You are a commentator following the situation in Belfast.
Sectarian rioting rocks Belfast for second straight night
Source 2:
Below is a political cartoon adapted from Martyn Turner's collection of humorous "Troubles" cartoons, Pack Up Your Troubles: 25 Years of Northern Ireland Cartoons. In April 1994, there was a three-day ceasefire from 6th April 1994 to 8th April 1994. Five months later, on Wednesday 31 August 1994, the Provisional IRA announced a "cessation of military operations", the IRA accepted a permanent ceasefire but many unionists were sceptical. In 1996, US senator George Mitchell, proposed that disarmament should begin but this led to a stalling of the talks and the IRA broke its cease fire and violence resumed. In July 1997 the IRA announced the cease fire. After months of discussion a settlement is reached on Good Friday 1998.
Source:
Pack Up Your Troubles: 25 Years of Northern Ireland Cartoons by Martyn Turner (1995)
Study both these sources.
You are a commentator following the situation in Belfast.
Write a short commentary reflecting your views on the above situation with close reference to whether the situation in Northern Ireland has changed over the years. Support your answer with relevant evidence(s). You may refer to your notes on Northern Ireland to complete this task.
Duration/Things to note
You have 20 minutes to complete this assignment in class. Post your comments by clicking on the word 'comment' below. Your commentary should not be more than 100 words and should be concise.
You are also invited to critique on your peer's comments. Kindly ensure that you refer to your handout and use it as a checklist for your comments on the source as well as your critique on your peer's comments.
You are also invited to critique on your peer's comments. Kindly ensure that you refer to your handout and use it as a checklist for your comments on the source as well as your critique on your peer's comments.
You may click on the image in Source 2 for a bigger view.
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Source 1:Sectarian rioting rocks Belfast for second straight night
Northern Ireland
http://articles.cnn.com/2011-06-21/world/northern.ireland.riots_1_short-strand-protestant-ulster-volunteer-force?_s=PM:WORLD
June 21, 2011|From Peter Taggert, For CNN
June 21, 2011|From Peter Taggert, For CNN
After a long period of quiet in its ongoing "Troubles" between Catholics and Protestants, Northern Ireland has seen a resurgence of violence in recent months. Tensions also are typically elevated in early summer, when Protestant groups hold commemorative marches to celebrate the 17th century victory of England's King William III over his Catholic predecessor, James II.
"We would appeal to anyone with any influence to continue to work with police to tackle these issues which are damaging for the whole community," Assistant Chief Constable Alistair Finlay said Tuesday in a statement. "This is an issue that cannot be addressed by police alone."
"We would appeal to anyone with any influence to continue to work with police to tackle these issues which are damaging for the whole community," Assistant Chief Constable Alistair Finlay said Tuesday in a statement. "This is an issue that cannot be addressed by police alone."
Source 2:
Below is a political cartoon adapted from Martyn Turner's collection of humorous "Troubles" cartoons, Pack Up Your Troubles: 25 Years of Northern Ireland Cartoons. In April 1994, there was a three-day ceasefire from 6th April 1994 to 8th April 1994. Five months later, on Wednesday 31 August 1994, the Provisional IRA announced a "cessation of military operations", the IRA accepted a permanent ceasefire but many unionists were sceptical. In 1996, US senator George Mitchell, proposed that disarmament should begin but this led to a stalling of the talks and the IRA broke its cease fire and violence resumed. In July 1997 the IRA announced the cease fire. After months of discussion a settlement is reached on Good Friday 1998.
Pack Up Your Troubles: 25 Years of Northern Ireland Cartoons by Martyn Turner (1995)
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