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To Punch or Not to Punch a Nazi? Seminar Prep Work Time

8/29/2017

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Today's Goals

  • Use evidence from a diverse array of sources and perspectives to form an opinion on the following question:  Is it ethical to punch a Nazi? 
  • Evaluate various ideologies (white supremacy, anti-facism, civil disobedience) 

Today's Key Terms

Ideology
What is IDEOLOGY?
  • Definition: a system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
  • Examples: Christianity, Democracy, Liberalism, Conservativism, Environmentalism, etc.
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Civil Disobedience
What is CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE?
The deliberate violation of a law for SOCIAL purpose (not individual or private gain) ​
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WRITE THIS IN YOUR SEMINAR PREP!!

​We'll watch "Text #1" from our seminar prep and complete the response requirements for it as listed here:

Text #1: “Charlottesville: Race and Terror”- VICE News
Warning: This video contains strong language and disturbing content from interviews conducted with white supremacists involved in the Charlottesville protests.  
As you watch: Listen for what disturbs you. Listen for what resonates with you.
After Watching the video…...
Just journal for a solid 20 minutes to process this video. What thoughts are running through your head? What emotions? What ideas stood out that disturbed you/alarmed you? What ideas did you agree with? If you run out of things to write, consider this question:
In what ways does the idea we discussed last week about the power of prior conditioning and experience and  ideology, shaping one’s perception, show up in this video?  Think about Jason Kessler’s speech about the need to protect civil liberties, and the ways others are responding to him at that speech.  Think about Christopher Cantwell’s final comments about the car crash….

Class Biz

  • Turn in your permission forms for the junior class trip!
  • Seminar prep is due tomorrow, beginning of class
  • Honors chapter 5 in Zinn is due next Tue, 9/5

AGENDA

How do you guys want to structure tomorrow's seminar?  Let's brainstorm possible formats and discuss pros/cons of grading seminars!
  • Given you'll need to write a seminar reflection and refer to what people said in seminar as evidence, does it make sense to be able to take notes?
  • What formats have you experienced in the past? (Fishbowl, small groups, whole class, hot seat, etc...)
  • Should seminars be graded? What is the purpose of grades? How do grades positively/negatively impact one's performance in a seminar? 
  • How do our class values/norms factor into our decision?

Seminar Prep Work Time
  • Honors meeting to discuss Zinn
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