Discussion 1

Overview

The WOW discussion is an opportunity to share with the class something that surprised you in your reading, research, or study of the topics we cover in this module. As you read and watch the stories that make up our history, look for things that make you say to yourself “I didn’t know that” or “WOW! That’s cool!” You will convert this fun fact or pertinent point into a mini-lesson on the topic and share it with your peers in this discussion.

This assignment is designed to help you develop an internal dialogue while reading and studying history. An internal dialogue while reading makes us more effective readers and efficient learners as it improves understanding and memory of story told in the text.

Instructions

WOW! Lesson

1. While reading and watching the lectures and explorations in this module, write down several WOW “I didn’t know that” or “That’s amazing!” facts.
2. Select one WOW! fact that you noted and write at least 3 critical thinking questions about this topic.
3. Research and find the answers to your WOW! fact questions. If you can’t find a definitive answer to a question, look for interesting related topics and list them as your answer.
4. Use your questions and answers to build a WOW! lesson for your classmates (as described below). This may be the only thing your classmates learn about your WOW! fact and you are the teacher, so please be thorough!

Formatting

1. At the top of your discussion post, state the WOW! fact (as a quote or paraphrase) followed by an in-text citation of your fact’s source. Use in-text citation (not bibliographic citation) in either APA, MLA or Chicago Style format.
2. Write a brief paragraph about why that information excited you or why you found it interesting.
3. Below the paragraph, list each WOW! fact question with your answer. Each answer should also include an in-text citation or note in APA, MLA or Chicago Style format.

http://www.fsmitha.com/h3/h07japan.htm

http://www.fsmitha.com/h1/yamato.htm

http://www.fsmitha.com/h1/ch28ja.htm

Discussion 2

Japan and Southeast Asia

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Overview

The cultures of Asia and the Pacific owe a lot to each other as we have seen in the lectures and exploration in this module. To be successful here, you must understand the main points of the lecture, and the Exploration of the Oceanic Journeys of the Polynesians.

Instructions

Write a 150-200 word post as follows:

1. Compare and contrast the development of Early Japan with one of the cultures of Southeast Asia or Oceania. It is important that we cover all the cultures of Southeast Asia and Oceania, so the earlier you post the more selection you will have.
2. MLA style.

http://www.fsmitha.com/h1/ch29B.htm