Intercultural Dialog Panel

For those that attended the intercultural dialog conversation, please express your thoughts, considerations, and experience of the event.
Thank you to all that helped by bringing food, helping me set up, and creating amazing artwork!!

RADIOLAB: ON THE QUESTION OF RACE

RadioLab: Race...Doesn't Exist or Does it?

Listen to the podcast and share your thoughts on whether you believe race is a biological or social construct. Move beyond opinion and use the supporting material to support your answer.

Is Peace Possible?: A doctors plea for peace

LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST (click on "Listen to this Podcast") AND WRITE A 1/2 PAGE TO 1 PAGE REFLECTION: TURN IN HARD COPY TO ME FOR EXTRA CREDIT (10 points)

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 11:00 AM EDT

A Gaza Doctor’s Case for Peace

Dr. Ezzeldeen Abu al-Aish rests his head on his son Abdullah, 6, in a car near his house in Jebaliya, in the northern Gaza strip, Jan. 21, 2009. Three of his daughters and a niece were killed by an Israeli shell which struck his house, and he returned to Gaza to collect his remaining children. (AP)

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Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish was, and is, that remarkable Palestinian welcome on both sides of the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

A resident of Gaza, fluent in Hebrew, deeply devoted to peace. An obstetrician who treated both Palestinians and Israelis — who was welcomed by Israeli medical colleagues, one of whom called him a “magical, secret bridge between Israelis and Palestinians.”

On January 16, in the Israeli invasion of Gaza, an Israeli tank shell hit his home — and killed three of his daughters. Three. And still he calls for peace.

This hour, On Point: A conversation with Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish.

You can join the conversation. Do you remember the news report back then? Of Dr. Abul Aish and his family’s tragedy? Could you keep reaching out for peace?

***CONNECT THIS PODCAST TO OUR CONVERSATION ON FINDING YOUR VOICE AND USING IT FOR GOOD--USING IT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF ANOTHER***

Desmond Tutu

Tuesday November 27Th started the beginning of Peace Talks for the Middle East. Although hosted in the US, many Israelis and Palestians rallied against such talks--leading to injuries and death on both sides.
Please either read, listen to, or stream (prefer the latter two to get a better sense of the speaker) the speech given by Desmond Tutu. Next, share your findings, questions, and hopes for next steps in for the Peace talks. The premise of Tutu's speech is for Israel to learn from South African Apartheid. I also want you to comment on your awareness level of the talks--where you aware that these talks were happening? If so, why? If not, why? And what does your answer say (if anything) about your intercultural growth?


**you should be able to click on the title (if you do not have popup blocker on) and connect to the page or else follow directions below or go to:
http://www.democracynow.org


Link: If you cannot click on the link below; highlight the link (right click or use mouse); press copy (either right click or go up to edit, copy) and then open a new web browser and paste the link into the web browser.

http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=07/11/27/1547230

Accent Archive

Research proves that folks hold bias against certain accents. Use the following site to explore various accents. One way to move yourself beyond these biases is to expose yourself frequently to the accent.

Click on the link "ACCENT ARCHIVE" post title

Choose a language that you would like to hear. Then choose one of the profiles available for that language. Listen to several speakers and then check out their profile and share your thoughts regarding your perception of the voice to the profile.
Also choose speakers throughout the USA and share your thoughts on what images and stereotypes come up for you as you listen to folks from NY, NJ, or the deep south.

Share your thoughts. Respond to one another as well.

Scott Kennedy on Deck for 3.17

Please post your reponse, questions, or insights following Scott Kennedy's visit to our classroom today. I was very impressed with your honest questions, comments, and your respectful attentiveness. Again--I encourage you to listen to the podcast blog (the one with the picture of Carter)--I think it is helpful and only 35 minutes tops!

paRadise NoW!

Share your thoughts and questions about the film Paradise Now film. Remember to name your emotions--think and feel--and begin to formulate questions that surround this horrendous conflict affecting adults, children and all of humanity.

Choosing to look at it or choosing to walk away...

As you begin to learn more about the conflict between Palestine and Israel...I want you to take note of your emotional investment (or lack of); your willingness to open your heart to this crisis (so far away); and your interest (or lack of interest)? What questions have come up for you that you want us to explore further? Has your perception changed? If so, how? If not, why?

THE IRON WALL

Use this space to discuss the film, The Iron Wall. How/Did this film add to your knowledge of the conflict? Were you aware of the conflict prior to this class? If so, has your position changed or solidified in any way? Reading about this conflict often stirs up emotions that can be intense. Do not turn away from these emotions, try to name them, and if possible formulate questions that challenge both yourself and others.
Questions Unite; Answers divide (unknown)

After Reading the Advice From Past Students...

After reviewing the comments authored by previous Com 12 students in the BLOG "VOICE FROM LAST SEMESTER: GRAPEVINE," What are your expectations for this course? and/or
What is your responsibility? and/or What is my responsibility? and/or And what is our responsibility to one another?