<p> Reflections Semester 2 AMSTUD Green/Franklin “Reflection is the most difficult of all our activities because we are no longer able to establish relative priorities from the multitude of sensations that engulf us. Times such as these seem to illustrate the classic expressions of eternal truths and great wisdom comes to stand out in the crowd of ordinary maxims” –Black Elk Speaks</p><p>REMINDER: In all of your written responses, especially in your reaction to the academic readings, your goal is analysis. You need to question, challenge, draw conclusions, synthesize information, and make connections beyond an initial personal reaction. Consider our class discussions and units of study, other readings, events, films, etc. to integrate your analysis. Do not summarize…and do your best not to state the obvious. Be creative. Be unique. </p><p>**Please include a cover page, table of contents, and rubric with this set of reflections.**</p><p>1. Readings on Reserve ( 7 for honors )  HONORS ONLY: “Quest for Civil Rights” Sean Cashman from “Portrait of America” (online)  ALL: Betty Friedan excerpt from The Feminist Mystique (online)  ALL CHOOSE ONE: o Excerpt from Fast Food Nation (online) o Excerpt from Nickel and Dimed: Or not getting by in America  CURRENT EVENTS – We will post current event articles and links over the course of the semester. Honors must respond to 4 of the postings within time frame specified. College Prep I must respond to 2.You will have access to these current events for about a two-week period. 2. Online Tour (all) RACE -- http://www.pbs.org/race/000_General/000_00-Home.htm Visit Illusions of Race website hosted by PBS. This website allows you to question your own conceptions of race. Play the sorting game and review information on what comprises race. . . .Be prepared to share in your reflection your thoughts on what race means today.</p><p>3. Event (all-one)Step Out of Your Comfort Zone! Examples:  Museum of Science – Exhibition on Race Special lecture/performance on April 27th  Go to a House of Worship other than your own  30-Hour Famine  Go food shopping in an “ethnic” food store.  The Key: Interact With People who are NOT from your Culture! </p>