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Diffusion of Social Media - Frank Ruszkowski - 9 views

sites.google.com/...social-media-s-diffusion

Folk and Pop Culture

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  • fruszkowski on 12 Nov 14
     
    Go to this website to see how, when, and where social media has diffused through the years and where it is prevented from spreading. This is mainly about Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
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  • lqmorris on 13 Nov 14
     
    The site is aesthetically pleasing with a sufficient amount of information without deterring an individual. The diffusion of social media reminds me of the notes we took on the diffusion patterns of television and the internet.
  • smarikunte on 13 Nov 14
     
    I like the organization of your website. I never knew Facebook was so dominant throughout the world! The information is very useful about where some types of social media are banned. The spread of social media is similar to what we learned in class.
  • btjohns on 13 Nov 14
     
    Your website was organized very nicely and I learned info I had never known before about how Facebook and social media affects parts of the world.
  • dknepper on 13 Nov 14
     
    This website was great to learn about how social media has spread across the world. I learned a lot about how the government in some countries blocks the use of social media.
  • attomasko on 13 Nov 14
     
    This website was great since I got to learn about the diffusion of social media, which plays a big part in our lives. It was nicely organized, and provided a lot of interesting information.
  • rscolforo on 13 Nov 14
     
    It was interesting to see which countries ban types of social media and how that reflects their type of government. I was surprised to see North Korea does not ban Youtube but India does.
  • neeltrivedi on 14 Nov 14
     
    Nice job on showing the diffusion of social media, using three strong examples.
  • llabell on 14 Nov 14
     
    Great job on the website. It was something different as most people did cooking, music, or sports. I remember in the book that it said that YouTube hadn't diffused much in 2011. It's amazing what a difference three years can make.
Mr. Reidy

E-Cigarettes: FDA Regulation Looms for $1.5 Billion Industry - Businessweek - 0 views

www.businessweek.com/...s-for-1-dot-5-billion-industry

industry globalization Development

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  • booked a trip to China; and began meeting with manufacturers.
    • Allyson Fea
      Allyson Fea on 01 Apr 14
       
      I chose this article because it really interested me. Though I do not smoke myself, and I hope I never will, I have always wondered how E-Cigs work and how they are different than regular cigs
    • Mr. Reidy
      Mr. Reidy on 15 Apr 14
       
      I think there is an E-Cig shop in Mechanicsburg, downtown.
  • it did work, it could upend the tobacco industry.
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  • Verleur saw right away that if e-cigarettes could be made as convenient and satisfying as a pack of smokes, he’d make a killing. He enlisted the help of his brother, an engineer working for an Agilent Technologies (A) spinoff; booked a trip to China; and began meeting with manufacturers. In 2009 he formed his company, V2Cigs, with four employees working out of an apartment.
    • Allyson Fea
      Allyson Fea on 01 Apr 14
       
      This article really display the effects of worldwide globalization, a theme we discussed in class. E-Cigs were created in China, but they quickly became a huge part of the US economy through electronic media and industry. Both of these are ways that new inventions can diffuse across the globe. Now many countries are using E-Cigs due to globalization.
    • Mr. Reidy
      Mr. Reidy on 15 Apr 14
       
      Interesting graphic.
  • booked a trip to China; and began meeting with manufacturers.
    • Allyson Fea
      Allyson Fea on 01 Apr 14
       
      One thing we talked about in class was cheap labor. I find it very interesting that Verleur and his brother immediately thought to manufacture their product in China, almost as if this was the only place TO manufacture it. China provides very cheap labor for US companies and E-Cigs are probably not that expensive to ship, so they would save a lot of money.
    • Mr. Reidy
      Mr. Reidy on 15 Apr 14
       
      I like your connection to this major site factor.
  • 250 employees, and 5 million customers worldwide.
  • six manufacturing facilities in Shenzhen, China
  • Miami headquarters,
  • commercially marketed device was created by a Chinese pharmacist, Hon Lik, and introduced to the Chinese market as a smoking cessation device in 2004.
  • iny fraction of what Americans spend on tobacco, but it’s pretty solid for an industry that barely existed five years ago.
    • Allyson Fea
      Allyson Fea on 01 Apr 14
       
      More examples of Globalization and Mobility as ECigs diffuse to different countries around the world. They were created through stimulus diffusion and now are expanding
    • Allyson Fea
      Allyson Fea on 01 Apr 14
       
      Will E-Cigs replace regular cigarettes in the near future? I wonder!
    • Allyson Fea
      Allyson Fea on 01 Apr 14
       
      This article relates to current events we looked at when we discussed the globalization of food products around the world, especially fast food, and how people in developing countries and developed countries all drink coca-cola, etc. Same with ECIGs
  • Allyson Fea on 01 Apr 14
     
    An article discussing how the E-Cigarette industry is quickly growing and diffusing around the world. 
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  • Clayton Lockwood on 01 Apr 14
     
    Interesting choice of article Ally. I like how it show the production of the e cigarettes spreading all around the world, even to china, which shows globalization. Good Job!!
  • Matt Juliana on 03 Apr 14
     
    I think that it's very interesting how he moved to China immediately to build and produce his product. It must have had several appealing characteristics, perhaps cheap labor, resources, or less strict regulations. I wonder if the tobacco industry will try to combat e-cigs to protect their profits, maybe even by leading research on the effects of inhaling the nicotine vapors.
  • Nicole Weenink on 03 Apr 14
     
    I Think that it was interesting that hey immediately thought to produce it in China. I have seen many start up businesses that was to get to manufacturing in China because it will cut down their production cost and it will increase their profit which is the goal of the business.
  • Danyelle Allen on 07 Apr 14
     
    I was surprised to read that globally, cigarettes earn more than a half trillion dollars in sales annually because I thought the amount would be much less. With the rise in popularity of E-Cigerattes, the markets, as well as the inputs for cigarettes is likely to decline. In addition, I find it very interesting that the product, after improving it with access to technology and knowledge in the U.S., is produced in China. This is probably due to the cheap labor force, as well as the large amount of land available to produce the product, for production near urban and suburban areas could spark debate with health problems.
  • Isabella Silagyi on 09 Apr 14
     
    After reading Danyelle's article and the one we read in class, I wonder if the increase in Chinese wages will have an impact on the industries which produce the e-cig. If the factor of cheap labor is taken away, but available somewhere else, how will that shift the distribution and manufacturing of the cigarettes.
  • Mr. Reidy on 15 Apr 14
     
    An article discussing how the E-Cigarette industry is quickly growing and diffusing around the world. 
Mr. Reidy

Panoram Italia - The Scenic Railway of the Brenner Pass - 4 views

www.panoramitalia.com/...2239

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  • Mr. Reidy on 11 Jul 15
     
    One of the most amazing landscapes I've ever seen ...  How can geography impact the diffusion of culture?
  • jbalafoutas on 14 Jul 15
     
    I believe geography plays a big role in the diffusion of culture of the Brenner Pass. This Pass has a unique history in which it was connected by two major dictators, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. Due to the connection of these major dictators many cultures in this area are also connected. For example this Pass is located in Italy, but over 80% of its population claims Germany as its first language. In addition, because this Pass is located on the exterior of Italy it becomes a hotspot for cultural diffusion. The reason for this is because locals from Italy can travel to other nations and express their culture by using the Brenner Pass. Also, many foreigners from other nations, such as Austria or Germany, can travel into Italy, using the Brenner Pass, and express their culture as well. This expression of culture can be seen due to the names of the various stations, tunnels, and viaducts. The names of the stations, tunnels and, viaducts have German names which represent the diffusion of culture from Germany to Italy. By examining the Brenner Pass it is clear to see how its geography can impact its diffusion of culture.
  • Mr. Reidy on 01 Aug 15
     
    Well done! Has anyone ever traveled on the Brenner Pass?
attomasko

Diffusion of Soccer- Alex and Dimitri - 7 views

sites.google.com/...diffusion-of-soccer

Folk and Pop Culture

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  • attomasko on 12 Nov 14
     
    Visit this site if you want to learn about the most popular sport in the world, soccer. You'll learn about how soccer diffused across the globe, from the U.K., and how it influenced Rugby, a very unique sport. Soccer is a great tradition for many countries, and it brings countries together every 4 years for a world cup. But, how did this begin?
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  • jlandis3 on 13 Nov 14
     
    You guys did a great job! The images were really good and there was great information! One connection that I noticed on your website that was learned in our class activities, when we take notes from the book, was the reference to "Kicking the Dane's head," regarding early soccer.
  • rscolforo on 13 Nov 14
     
    I really like the layout and pictures of the website. I also enjoyed getting to learn more about the sport of soccer which I love and play.
  • owencourtney on 14 Nov 14
     
    Wow! Fantastic job! I really enjoyed this site and I even learned some things about I didn't even know. And I play. I liked connection to the Dane's head; I remember learning about that in class.
  • loganknepper on 14 Nov 14
     
    I did not know much about the origins of soccer or rugby before your website. I thought you connected to two very well and showed how they originated and diffused out excellently. Also, I think the origins of both sports are interesting and funny.
  • fruszkowski on 14 Nov 14
     
    This website does a good job at going in detail about soccer. I never knew that soccer was that old and how it can actually be traced back to it's original origin.
  • dkessler701 on 14 Nov 14
     
    It may be the most popular sport on Earth, but not very much is widely known on it's origins. Thanks for further insight!
dvannostrand

Sign in - Google Accounts - 15 views

sites.google.com/...igin-and-diffusion-of-lacrosse

Folk and Pop Culture Diffusion Lax is life

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  • dvannostrand on 12 Nov 14
     
    Come check out how Americas FIRST ever sport diffused from America across the world. These videos are filled with information and hilarious. In every video someone gets tackled.
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  • dvannostrand on 12 Nov 14
     
    Made by Mr. Alec Martin. Sir Brendan Johns, and Dylan Van Nostrand
  • jbasom on 13 Nov 14
     
    I think your website is very original...to say the least. The videos, while they were funny, were also very informative. Overall, it looked really good!
  • cpeytonj on 13 Nov 14
     
    Very funny videos! Good information and organization of the website. Great work.
  • owencourtney on 14 Nov 14
     
  • Gemma Standley on 14 Nov 14
     
    Your videos were hilarious and informational! I thought it was very interesting that lacrosse had diffused all the way to Japan. Good job!
  • dkessler701 on 14 Nov 14
     
    Loved the video and a more in depth view on lacross' origins in North America. Great quality!
  • edietterick on 14 Nov 14
     
    You're videos were muy chistoso y comico! They were also informative! Your site was also informative and I learned a lot! Btw Alec is a boss at 'table tennis'
  • jennabohrer on 14 Nov 14
     
    I liked this website a lot! The videos were entertaining and informative. Good job!
  • Mr. Reidy on 18 Nov 14
     
    Impressive! "Top of the mornin' to ya!"
carke1

Diffusion of Sports- Catherine and Brooke - 11 views

sites.google.com/...ion-of-folk-and-popular-sports

Folk and Pop Culture

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  • carke1 on 11 Nov 14
     
    When you visit our site you can learn more about the diffusion of a popular sport (soccer) compared to a lesser known sport called croquet. Interact by watching videos and reading more about how sports differ across the world.
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  • jbasom on 13 Nov 14
     
    Your page was very interesting to visit because it was very informative and the pictures and video made it unique. Good job!
  • ecahill1 on 13 Nov 14
     
    All the pictures made the site really cool! It was fun to look through and find out what sports are played around the world. Good job!
  • willowyorlets on 13 Nov 14
     
    Your site was very informative and efficient. I thought it was super easy to navigate, so that's brownie points.
  • smarikunte on 13 Nov 14
     
    Your site is very organized. I never knew croquet started as popular culture and soccer started as folk culture. We learned about diffusion in class and it is cool to see a real-life example of it.
  • mholbert on 13 Nov 14
     
    Good job making your site. The pictures you added look very nice and the site was very informational. I thought it was interesting that croquet started as a popular sport and was widespread throughout the world.
  • samin1 on 13 Nov 14
     
    I really like the layout of the website! A lot of other groups did videos but this website is able to incorporate all elements of what would be in a video on to the website. I have one question; does croquet have any relationship with golf? When I was reading that section it looked a lot like golf so I was concerned. The website looks terrific overall!!
  • jlandis3 on 13 Nov 14
     
    You guys did a great job on your website! The organization of the pictures and information was great! One connection that I noticed in your work that we learned in class activities, when we take notes from the book, was that the book mentioned that soccer was banned for a time and later unbanned, as well as it also being called football in other parts of the world.
  • kharlacher on 14 Nov 14
     
    Your website has a nice layout so it's easy to navigate. It's also fascinating that croquet started off as a popular sport and has moved to be more of a folk activity. On the other hand, soccer started as a folk activity and became a popular one.
  • rdeveney on 14 Nov 14
     
    I would have never guessed the croquet started as a part of popular culture. I loved how you incorporated the croquet game from Alice in the Wonderland. This connects to what we learned in class because we read about the diffusion of soccer in the book. I loved your website!
  • dvannostrand on 14 Nov 14
     
    This was one of the easiest sites to navigate that I have checked out so far. The information is laid out in such an interesting and accessible way. Great Job.
  • aspidle on 14 Nov 14
     
    This is an interesting website! I never knew about croquet before, but now I feel well informed. I like the use of images as well.
  • llabell on 14 Nov 14
     
    I thought it was really interesting that croquet originated as popular culture, whereas soccer originated as folk culture. Today, in our society, soccer is considered more popular culture, whereas croquet is thought of being more of folk culture. I like how you included that soccer was banned and then legalized again because I remember reading about that in class.
Mr. Reidy

Religion in American Culture -- Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life - 14 views

religions.pewforum.org

Religion

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  • Based on interviews with more than 35,000 American adults, this extensive survey by the Pew Research Center's Religion & Public Life Project details the religious makeup, religious beliefs and practices as well as social and political attitudes of the American public.
  • Mr. Reidy on 02 Dec 13
     
    Hello APHUG! I hope you all had relaxing breaks. Looking forward to our upcoming chapter on Religion. As will be mentioned on Tuesday, I would like you to 1) bookmark and annotate (either in comments box or post-it note or both!) at least one SPECIFIC part of this "Religious Landscape Survey" website that helps you understand the geographical perspective of religion the most.  2) Explain your choice. 3) Create an authentic, relevant and real-world project task for this religion chapter that would require students to use the "Religious Landscape Survey" website. 4) Comment on at least one other person's response.  Due on Diigo by Thursday 11:59 PM.
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  • Allyson Fea on 03 Dec 13
     
    http://religions.pewforum.org/maps, This is a map of the United States displaying the distribution of Evangelical Protestant Tradition. 2. I chose this map because Evangelical Protestant has one of the highest percentages for a denomination in the United States, meaning it is very popular. I thought it was very interesting how this tradition has a higher percentage in the Southeast regions of the United States, rather than the North or the West. This fits with many stereo-types about the South, which I also find interesting. 3. Analyze the map of Evangelical Protestant tradition in the United States and form a hypothesis explaining your results. Then explain whether or not this hypothesis applies to other dominant denominations in the United States and other places in the world, and why or why not. Is this specific to the United States? Maybe the students could even find research/surveys done on people's opinions of Southern people and how the data of their religion fits with these stereotypes.
  • Mr. Reidy on 03 Dec 13
     
    Excellent explanation and project idea!
  • Nicole Weenink on 03 Dec 13
     
    1. http://religions.pewforum.org/comparisons#, these charts show what people's affiliations are in terms of political party and important issues such as abortion and homosexuality. 2. I chose these charts because they really demonstrate the views people have based on their religion. Many religions have beliefs concerning different issues. Christians are normally don't support abortion because in the Bible it talks about a baby in the womb is already precious to God and thus it is a sin to kill the innocent baby. Christians are often times than not more conservative thus they are Republicans. Other religions are more liberal and thus they are affiliated with Democrats. 3. Pretend that you are trying to become the perfect president. What qualities and view points would you support or not support in order to please most of the population? (Yes it's not possible to please everyone, but how would you secure the majority of the population for voting you into office?) Think about issues such as abortion, homosexuality, size of the government and U.S. involvement in international affairs.
  • Clayton Lockwood on 03 Dec 13
     
    http://religions.pewforum.org/maps# a map of frequency of prayer accross the U.S 2. I chose this map because it displays how religious america is, as it shows high percentages of praying per day especially in the south, steriotypically the most religious area of the U.S. 3. Look at this map and explain what this map implys about this country and if that was what you expected
  • Nathan Vrabel on 03 Dec 13
     
    1. http://religions.pewforum.org/maps 2. I chose this map because it showed the frequency of attendance at religious services. I thought that was an interesting topic to examine because it shows how many people actually go to church, as opposed to people claiming they are a part of a certain religion, while not being active in the church. That is a powerful distinction. It showed that the Southern areas have higher attendance of religious services. 3. Look at the map about frequency of attendance at religious services and compare that to the different religions present in those areas. Is there a correlation between attendance and the type of religion practiced in a region?
  • Nathan Vrabel on 03 Dec 13
     
    Allyson- I thought your project idea was a fantastic idea. It was very creative and well thought out. Nice work.
  • Nick Miller on 03 Dec 13
     
    1.http://religions.pewforum.org/comparisons# 2. I found that age affects the population of certain religions to be fascinating. It was interesting to see the way age affiliated with religion. Younger people (18-29) tend to have equal numbers between all religions but when they become older (30-49) they tend to move towards Islam, Hinduism, and Catholic Christian. 3. Examine the data shown on the affiliation between religion and age and explain why each age differs in their religious practices.
  • Nick Miller on 03 Dec 13
     
    Nicole- Your project idea is great and I like the explanation you gave on the views of the political parties when discussing religion.
  • Nicole Weenink on 04 Dec 13
     
    Nathan- I like your task. It does a good job of using the map and another map to make connections and comparisons to figure of the why of where!
  • jared snell on 04 Dec 13
     
    1. http://religions.pewforum.org/comparisons# (Make sure to click on the tab labeled "Income distribution of Religious Traditions) 2. I had chosen this particular topic because I wanted to debunk many of the stereotypical associations we as a society put on numerous religions. For example, I wanted to find proof that linked Jews with large fortunes or discover some statistic that linked people of color with poverty. To my surprise, the above statements held some truth. Over 46% of the people that practice Judaism hold a job that makes them over 100,000 dollars a year and about 47% percent of those who attend historically black churches make less then 30,000 dollars a year. 3. Explain the connection between a particular group's religious beliefs and how much money they make within a year. Make sure to include details about their lifestyle(Simple or Hectic), the value they put on education, and types of jobs each group holds (White or Blue Collar and examples).
  • jared snell on 04 Dec 13
     
    Nicole- I enjoyed your reasoning regarding the information you discovered detailing religious beliefs and their connection with political views. Also, I find your project very creative and rather challenging.
  • Hayley Murdough on 04 Dec 13
     
    1) http://religions.pewforum.org/maps : This is a map of the United States showing the where the Mormon tradition is most prominent. 2) I decided to look at Mormons because it is a religion that is not very popular, and I am interested in learning more about it. By the website, it says that it is a sect of christianity, though many would think otherwise. Also, my friends have been watching 'The Book of Mormon' on Broadway. The percentage of Mormon's in the US is around 2%. Most of the country remains relatively lacking in this religion...until you reach West. Salt Lake City, Utah is considered the hearth of the mormon faith in the US. Here the population is 51-100% Mormon. Around Utah, especially Westward, Mormonism becomes more popular, most likely spreading through relocation diffusion. 3) Explain the success of Mormonism in the West versus the East. What are some of the reasons that would make the East less open to the Mormon tradition. Explain why Mormonism has a stronghold in Utah
  • Hayley Murdough on 04 Dec 13
     
    Clay-I liked your project idea! Good job!
  • Danyelle Allen on 04 Dec 13
     
    1) http://religions.pewforum.org/maps This map portrays the importance of religion in one's life across the United States. 2) I chose this map because I found it interesting how religious importance varies across an area. The most dramatic difference in religious importance is between Mississippi and neighboring states, such as Florida and Georgia, for Mississippi views religion being involved in daily life as vitally important, believed by 81% of the residents. Viewing the United States as a whole, 56% see their religion as crucial in everyday life, while 26% see religion as somewhat important, 16% view religion as not very important, and 1% as refusing to practice a religion. This describes how various religions in diverse regions cause differing views on the importance of religion. 3) Explain the correlation between the predominate Protestant areas of Central and Southeast United States with the differentiating views of the importance of religion in one's life. Also, when told that Utah is inhabited by numerous Latter-day Saint members, but surrounding states, such as Nevada, are mostly Catholic, explain the relation of Utah encompassing a different value of the importance of religion from other Western states.
  • Danyelle Allen on 04 Dec 13
     
    Jared- I like how your task relates analyzing religious beliefs to income and style of living, such as a person's job or their value on education. I find this intriguing, but also challenging.
  • Isabella Silagyi on 04 Dec 13
     
    1)http://religions.pewforum.org/maps 2) This is a map of frequency of prayer. I think that it is interesting that, even though most Americans believe in a God, the percent of those who pray (a way of practicing religion) goes down. Also the percent of those who pray vary on the area, for example in the South the percentage ranges from around 71-80% but in the New England area it ranges from around 41-50%. This has a lot to do with the way parents raise their children and how influenced from the outside world the children are. The reason the number in the south may be so high is because of isolation allowing traditional customs to continue on without influence from those who practice different religions. Barriers that restrict language in the past unit can also work to restrict religion. 3)Compare other areas of the United States and try to access why they practice their religion more so than other areas. Use geological features and factors that might hinder diffusion or allow it to occur at a faster rate.
  • Isabella Silagyi on 04 Dec 13
     
    Jared- I liked your assessment and I thought it was clever that you chose something relatable to most Americans. Also I liked your task idea and how it will get people to think about religion and it relating to other aspects of life.
  • Eric Bossert on 04 Dec 13
     
    1) http://religions.pewforum.org/maps 2)This is the map of the percentage of Mormons in Utah. I find this interesting for the fact that I do not know very much about the Mormon faith. I also chose Utah because I know that is the area that is suppose to have the highest amount of Mormons since their main temple is in Salt Lake city. Also my interest comes from the fact that many people consider Mormons a cult. In fact that does not to be true at all. Mormons have a significant amount of followers. This consists of 58% of the people in Utah and 2% of the entire United States. It is for this reason that I chose to look at the Mormons in Utah for the sole reason that it interests me to learn more about what I don't know about. 3) If I were to give an assignment to the class involving this data I would ask that the class look at the percentage of Mormons in Utah and then look at other states and look at their percentage of Mormons. Then I would have them record the highest and lowest three percents and form a thesis on why these areas have the amount of Mormons present as they do.
  • Eric Bossert on 04 Dec 13
     
    To Jared- I can see why you'd want to look at certain stereotypes involving certain faiths for it is an interesting topic that is a matter of debate and tension among religious groups. As for your project I think it would be very interesting to see how the characteristics of faiths could affect their financial standings. In other words I like it.
  • Clayton Lockwood on 05 Dec 13
     
    Nick- I think that the correspondence between age and religion is very interesting as well. Great project idea!
  • Kelly Gallick on 05 Dec 13
     
    1. http://religions.pewforum.org/maps# This is a map showing the amount of people that practice Hinudism in America. 2. I wanted to check out this specific part of the website because I was curious about the statistics of Hinduism in the US, if any. I wasn't surprised to find out that only 0.5% of the American population practices this religion because it's considered an ethnic religion and is therefore tied to one location, which is primarily India. This also means that it doesn't diffuse to other areas very often. 3. Examine the map that breaks down the different religions that are practiced in the US and explain why they do or don't make sense from a geographic standpoint as well as a cultural standpoint.
  • Kelly Gallick on 05 Dec 13
     
    Ally- Your project idea is so thorough and carefully thought out. Well done!
  • Elliott Bashore on 05 Dec 13
     
    1. http://religions.pewforum.org/maps 2. This particular map drew my attention, because many believe in God, but not everyone carries out the duties of their religion. It was surprising to see that just 58% of people pray at least once a day. Knowing that Christianity is an extremely dominant religion in the US, the percentage should be higher. Prayer is an important part of any religion, and certainly Christianity. This stat shows America is not very devout. 3. Compare America's average amount of prayer with that of countries on multiple continents to study how closely certain religions are followed and practiced in different places in the world.
  • Elliott Bashore on 05 Dec 13
     
    Nathan- Your project was clever and it would be very interesting to view the results
  • Alexia Ometz on 05 Dec 13
     
    1) http://religions.pewforum.org/comparisons# 2) This particular set of percentages really helped me to understand how religions are really spread throughout the US. I think that it is amazing how many people actually are Christians in the US. I feel like the percentage should be higher, compared with the video of the spreading religions we watched in class. There are many people who just don't worship a God, and I feel like that is a large part of our country's identification now. 3) Look at how the different denominations and branches of Christianity compare to the rest of the religions in the US, such as Islam, and Buddhism, and show how they relate to each other in many different ways.
  • Alexia Ometz on 05 Dec 13
     
    Isabella - I really liked your project idea and I thought that it was very well thought through. I also liked how you connected everything together with your paragraph.
  • Allyson Fea on 05 Dec 13
     
    Nathan: Cool project Idea!! I love it! That would be a really interesting overlaying of maps. You could get a map of average times people spend per week on religions services or things to do with their denomination, and then overlay it with the churches of that region. That would be totally interesting. Good job!!
  • Jessica Wray on 05 Dec 13
     
    Isabella~ I think it's interesting how faiths differ- both internally and when compared to other religions. A denomination like Catholicism seems to be so strict and almost confining, and adherence to the rules is of the highest importance, while other Christian denominations are more open to individual views and interpretation. In comparison to the Muslim faith, where one even has to change the way they dress in some circumstances, it feels like Christianity isn't strict at all! These factors concerning strictness of religions can be connected with how often followers pray and attend services.
  • Veronica Werner on 05 Dec 13
     
    Hayley- Analyzing the reasons for the distribution of Mormons in the U.S. would be really interesting, especially why people in the west would be more willing to accept Mormon beliefs than in the east. In relation to that topic, you could also research whether there are Mormons outside the U.S., how many, and why and how the religion diffused there.
  • Olivia Moats on 05 Dec 13
     
    Nicole your project idea is fantastic! I love how you described it and the whole idea in general. I believe that the project would be difficult enough for an AP class but you described it perfectly.
  • Olivia Moats on 05 Dec 13
     
    http://religions.pewforum.org/comparisons# 2) This is a chart of the income distribution between the different religions. I choose this chart because I think it is interesting to see the distribution of wealth between different religions. 3) The students would have to compare the differences in wealth between universalized and ethnic religions. Then the could research a religion with an abundance or wealth and one with poor wealth and find out what job(s) the majority hold.
  • hseig13 on 06 Dec 13
     
    1. http://religions.pewforum.org/portraits The map shows that 52% of people attending evangelical churches are conservative which helps me see the relationships between evangelical churches and political views. 2. I chose this map because I practice Lutheran which can be closely tied to evangelical churches and sometimes are combined. It is interesting to learn what political views can be related with the Evangelical church 3. Using this website students could take a map of the US and the areas where different religions are found. Then compare this to a map of political views for those religions. The students will determine any patterns between religions and their political views and where they are located in the US.
  • hseig13 on 06 Dec 13
     
    Olivia it is interesting to see what religions have more wealth and possibly where they are located. Also for your project it would be cool to compare the US Christianity and say Africa's Christianity and find the wealth for both. Obviously the US would have more wealth but it would be interesting to see if Chirstianity in the US has the highest wealth compared to other religions in the US and if the same things works for Christianity in Africa.
  • cmerris on 06 Dec 13
     
    http://religions.pewforum.org/portraits 1) With a visual representation with a pie graph, this shows how specifically how Muslims live in the United States, for example, the different regions such as the Northwest, Midwest, South and West. Though the numbers of Muslims in the United States are small they still practice what they believe and the numbers are growing, with the biggest group being in the ages of 30-49. 2) I choose this religion primarily because it is a growing religion in the United States and it is interesting to see the demographics of the people who practice Islam. I choose this section also because I could compare the Islam to other religions such as Christianity, and what surprised me was how many Muslims there are in the Northeast. 3) Why is the religion of Islam growing in the United States? Use examples from the Demographic Transition Model and the Migration Transition Model to explain your answer. Explain where this religion is found outside of the United States and how it spread from its hearth to where it is today. Is political and social unrest common in regions with this religion? Explain why/ why not this may be the case.
  • Alec Gehman on 06 Dec 13
     
    http://religions.pewforum.org/maps and select, "Mormon Tradition" under the section of "Religious Groups". This map is the percentage of the U.S. adult population that is affiliated with the Mormon tradition. 2.) I chose this map because I was interested where the most concentrated area of Mormons in the U.S. was. I do not really know that much about the Mormon faith and was wondering if there was a large population located near us. I found this not to be the case because the state with the largest Mormon concentration is Utah. All the other states where the population of Mormons was larger than 4% were all found in the east of the U.S also. 3.) My project would be for students to first learn about the Mormon tradition compared to other dominant religions in the U.S. The students would then take the things they learned about Mormons and study this map of their distribution. The students would then be required to apply their knowledge of Mormons and explain why the largest percentage of the population affiliated with this tradition is located in the West compared to other regions in the U.S.
  • Alec Gehman on 06 Dec 13
     
    Jared- Your project is very interesting and is a great idea! I really like how you want students to connect a group's religious beliefs to their lifestyle and how they value education, and the jobs they have. Great choice!
  • cmerris on 06 Dec 13
     
    Kelly- it is interesting that you chose Hinduism as religion to study and prove that it is not a common practiced religion in the United States. I enjoyed your project idea because it is a different point of view trying to find whether or not a religion makes sense in a certain region or not based on the distribution that occurred in the past.
  • Elina Wright on 06 Dec 13
     
    http://religions.pewforum.org/maps - This is a map that shows the percent of each states population that believes in God. 2.) I chose this because I was interested in seeing where the most concentrated percentages of people that believe in God occur. The map showed that the south east region of the U.S except for Florida had the highest percent of people that strongly believed in God. It also showed that the west coast had the lowest percent. This is interesting because the south east is considered the bible belt and this area has a reputation for being predominantly Christian. 3.) For my project I would have students look at the different percentages of religious beliefs and practices in each state and compare it to the religion distribution in the states. Then the student would have to explain why or why not the percentages of religious beliefs and practices make sense or not compared to the main religions belief.
  • Elina Wright on 06 Dec 13
     
    Cameron- I think it was good that you connected this website back to the demographic transition model and the migration transition model. This is the kind of thinking the Mr. Reidy would be proud of.
  • Jake Kurtz on 06 Dec 13
     
    Nicole, I love your idea! Not only are you learning about a majority of faiths in America, but you get to attack certain issues head on! This certainly beats just writing a paragraph!
  • Nathan Saphore on 06 Dec 13
     
    http://religions.pewforum.org/comparisons# This graph shows what political parties a certain religion is most affiliated to. 2. I chose this because the beliefs that a specific religion has affects which political party they affiliate with. They would choose a party with similar views as themselves. Most of the religions have a majority in the Democratic Party, but Jehovah's Witnesses have a majority in no proference/don't know. This group is the "odd man out" as it has relatively low percent of followers that are affiliated with the Democratic Party. 3. I would have students look at this data and a map of the U.S. of where each religion is mostly located and what political preference they have at election time, and determine if the data with the religions matches up with the data of the political parties of each state.
  • Nathan Saphore on 06 Dec 13
     
    Olivia- Interesting project idea. One would believe that universalizing religions would be tend to be wealthier, but then to find ethnic religions that are wealthy, or universalizing religions that are poor when researching. Also to find differences in wealth of the same religion, but in different areas of the world.
Mr. Reidy

Diffusion Review ... ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? - 1 views

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Basic Concepts

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  • Mr. Reidy on 27 Aug 15
     
    What type(s)of diffusion would represent the ALS ice bucket challenge?
  • amadar on 28 Aug 15
     
    What I saw of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge would be an example of hierarchical diffusion. It gained popularity as celebrities and well known people did it, and then spread around rapidly. It was a very clever way to raise money and awareness for the cause, because it was fun and easily circulated.
edietterick

Television Shows Around The World- Kyra Lexi Eena - 12 views

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Folk and Pop Culture

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  • edietterick on 12 Nov 14
     
    Pleas take a moment to ask yourself the following questions: Have you ever wondered what TV shows there are in other countries? Have you ever wondered if these shows are similar to ours? Did they copy us or did we copy them? If you have already pondered this topic or answered "yes" to any of the above questions then you will absolutely LOVE this site! It examines the similarities and differences between US shows and Asian shows! Watch popular Asian TV shows right now, they're only a click away!
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  • cpeytonj on 13 Nov 14
     
    Great information and use of videos and graphics. I learned a lot about Japanese shows that I haven't before. Thanks for the information and great work guys!
  • smarikunte on 13 Nov 14
     
    I like your site! It is very organized and easy to maneuver. The site explains the diffusion of the different shows well. It relates to our class and how the TV is the ambassador of popular culture.
  • mholbert on 13 Nov 14
     
    Your website looks great! It was very informative and easy to find everything. Honk Kong having a show like the U.S. relates to what we learned about China and how they made their own social media sites like our Facebook and Twitter.
  • adamlaudenslager on 13 Nov 14
     
    The website was very nice, it was easy to maneuver and it was easy to know where everything was. I didn't know that China and USA had almost identical shows. This was very interesting and fun to see
  • Gemma Standley on 14 Nov 14
     
    The websites is super informative! It was very interesting to see how ideas for TV shows have diffused, mainly between America and Asia, and it related greatly to our class lessons. Great work!
  • rdeveney on 14 Nov 14
     
    The website was very nice and informative. I never knew that China has similar shows to us! That relates to what we learned in the Ted Talk about China cloning social media like Twitter and YouTube.
  • loganknepper on 14 Nov 14
     
    The website had a nice layout and the pictures and videos added much to it. I did not know our TV shows influenced countries like Japan to copy them. Great job talking about the rapid diffusion of new electronic technology like Netflix and connecting it to class!
hweaver17

Electronic Diffusion of Popular Culture - 21 views

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Folk and Pop Culture

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  • hweaver17 on 12 Nov 14
     
    Americans spend around 5 hours per day watching television. What makes TV so special? How does it affect our culture as well as the culture of countries around the world? How does an American TV show become popular in Germany? Visit our website to find out!
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  • hweaver17 on 12 Nov 14
     
    Created by: Mckenna, Bailey, and Hannah
  • lexihoffman on 12 Nov 14
     
    I have to say that your site was the most appealing to the eye. It stood out and was very creative. There was a lot of insightful information about the different shows. I liked the pictures you had too!
  • jfoster98 on 12 Nov 14
     
    Wow! You guys did a great job on this project! I liked how professional your website looked. I also really liked that you included videos of the game shows on each of the pages! Awesome work!
  • nwalseman on 13 Nov 14
     
    This site is great. Who knew there were so many versions of Family Feud or Top Model. There were plenty of pictures and other aesthetically pleasing images as well.
  • lqmorris on 13 Nov 14
     
    The design of the site created a professional look to it. I often forget that there are other versions of American things such as the ones you listed and it reflects the rapid diffusion of popular culture.
  • karasmith3 on 13 Nov 14
     
    I really like all of the clips and examples of the different shows! Your site is organized very well, and I can tell that all three of you worked hard on it. Sadly though, I did already know about the various Top Model shows in other countries...
  • ewarren on 13 Nov 14
     
    I liked how you guys put clips of each show in all the different countries. It is amazing how popular culture can diffuse into so many different variations of the same show.
  • pekeefer on 14 Nov 14
     
    I think it is very interesting to see the different types of TV shows from around the world. I particularly enjoyed The Next Top Model section.
  • mwaardenburg on 14 Nov 14
     
    I like how you showed the clips of each country's version of the show, and how the attitudes of the people on the show are different than the ones in our culture. I liked the way you showed the attitudes of the hosts on minor issues such as height or hair length.
  • neeltrivedi on 14 Nov 14
     
    This was a really informative website. I really liked the example of family food to get your point across.
  • fruszkowski on 14 Nov 14
     
    I like how this website talks about all of the different version of Family Feud exist. The information on Family Feud is interesting. I never knew how many version existed outside of our country.
  • dkessler701 on 14 Nov 14
     
    I had no idea that there were so many international variations for just one show! Another example would be America's Got Talent has variations in 58 different countries. The videos also show how much other countries are willing to spend on their T.V. programs.
  • aspidle on 14 Nov 14
     
    I really like how this website shows all the variations of the similar shows! It was interesting to see all the differences and how so many American shows are shown in other countries. Great job!
mcupp28

Tunisia Hosts Security Meeting With Group of 7 to Discuss Terrorism Threat - 1 views

www.nytimes.com/...-discuss-terrorism-threat.html

Region Mobility Globalization Tunisia

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  • mcupp28 on 20 Jul 15
     
    A recent emergency regarding terrorism has surfaced in Tunisia, an African country located along the Mediterranean Sea, after two spontaneous attacks by Islamic extremists, and the effects embody several themes of human geography. To start off, the functional region of Tunisia itself is showcased due to its state emergency declaration, digging of a trench to stop unlawful trade, and implementation of additional law enforcement for protection. Each of these actions illustrate how Tunisia operates within its political boundaries to sustain the well-being of the nation. For mobility, relocation diffusion will decrease as the absorbing barrier of the trench halts people, ideas, and supplies from moving across Libya's border, but Tunisia will benefit from more security and safety. Fewer vacationers coming to Tunisia also impedes the spread of ideas. On the other hand, people emigrating from Tunisia, as mentioned in the article, have increased relocation diffusion by taking their knowledge to new locations, and expansion diffusion has escalated as people rapidly spread news of the attacks. Since the Group of 7 industrialized nations met to discuss the Islamic terror threat, globalization is taking place because multiple countries are interconnected by a foreign problem and are seeking a solution; this resembles the mission of UNICEF in "A Long Way Gone", as do the people fleeing danger like Ishmael did. It is interesting to note that the countries participating in the interactions are industrialized, for they have the technology to provide fast communication and effective actions. Tunisia even asked Western countries specifically for help due to their high development. I believe the gruesome acts were unnecessary and require the proper counteraction, so I am glad these nations are gathering. What will nearby nations do to accommodate refugees socially, politically, and economically? Why might the cultural landscape change to prevent events of this nature?
  • Mr. Reidy on 21 Jul 15
     
    Excellent analysis. Great work connecting the themes to your selected current event and book. Terrorism is an enormous threat to every country, including industrialized core nations like the Group of 7. Does anyone know why terrorists, and specifically, Islamic extremists such as those associated with ISIS or Al Qaeda, even commit acts of terror on citizens?
nwalseman

The Evolution of Techno, Rock, and Bollywood music - 11 views

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Folk and Pop Culture

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  • nwalseman on 12 Nov 14
     
    How have some our favorite music genres evolved and what folk cultures did they originate from?
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  • btjohns on 13 Nov 14
     
    I knew almost nothing about all of these topics but I learned a lot from the insightful information and the cool videos! Thanks for sharing!
  • dknepper on 13 Nov 14
     
    This was a great website with lots of useful information about folk and popular music. I learned a lot from this awesome site about the wide variety of folk culture music from the cool videos and descriptions.
  • adukkipati on 14 Nov 14
     
    I've always "liked rock" but never really knew that much about it. The British Invasion reminds me of the theme of diffusion.
  • edietterick on 14 Nov 14
     
    I liked learning about all of your different musical preferences and how they have all evolved over the years! Its all very fascinating! (and PS Noah, you said Skillet instead of Skrillex at the top of your page.)
  • fruszkowski on 14 Nov 14
     
    I like how your website views on the preferences of multiple people and then gives a brief history on how that music diffused into pop culture.
  • llabell on 14 Nov 14
     
    I liked how your website was very organized and easy to navigate. I also liked how you talked about how the music genres diffused from folk culture to popular culture.
adukkipati

Diffusion of Baseball--- Daniel Kessler - 11 views

Nice simple look to the website. Baseball's origins from the 1840's are a good example of folk culture.

Folk and Pop Culture

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Diffusion of Field Hockey - 8 views

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Folk and Pop Culture

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  • rdeveney on 12 Nov 14
     
    Do you want to learn more about the way that soccer and field hockey became such popular sports? If so, visit this site to learn where they originated from and where they are popular today. You can even play an online game to test your skills at soccer and field hockey!
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  • bbaker2 on 12 Nov 14
     
    You guys did a good job explaining the two sports and their diffusion, and I like how you put games at the end. Good job!
  • lexihoffman on 12 Nov 14
     
    I really like what you guys had to say about both sports. You had a lot of information and facts about field hockey and soccer. I didn't know much about the origins before reading this, but now I know how the sports started as folk culture and turned into popular culture. Nice touch with the games at the end!
  • cpeytonj on 13 Nov 14
     
    Wow! There was a lot to learn about both of these sports that I never knew before! Great information and good organization for sharing it. Good work!
Jake Kurtz

FAST-US-1 Intro to American English Reference File - 5 views

www15.uta.fi/...dial-map.html

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      Jake Kurtz on 20 Nov 13
       
      Different languages (dialects) arise from the mixing of languages. If a language isnt present in a given area, it wont mix with the current language in that area.
    • Jake Kurtz
      Jake Kurtz on 20 Nov 13
       
      Prestige can cause separate languages because people of certain class interact with those of the same class, therefore it allows for certain dialects to form in different areas. 
  • Mr. Reidy on 13 Nov 13
     
    CH. 5, KI#3: Highlight and annotate at least two major ideas in this article that seem meaningful in understanding why individual languages vary among places, such as in the US. (Do this by 11/21 for 1 extra credit point. :-))
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  • Jessica Wray on 21 Nov 13
     
    "Generally, the southern dialects of American English carry a lower prestige, at least among northerners who will assume that a person speaking a southern dialect is less intelligent and less educated than they are. Some educated southerners even feel this way and will "correct" their speech to meet northern standards. The New York City dialect carries the lowest prestige of all." Similar to what Jake said, dialects can be considered favorable or unfavorable. Southern accents and New York accents are both of low prestige, and deemed improper. Teachers discourage the use of phrases derived from these dialects in formal writing. A language may evolve to eradicate dialects or promote dialects. Either way, the individual language will inevitably vary because of past, present, and future influences of both the indigenous inhabitants of a given region, and the ongoing flow of migrating persons.
  • Jessica Wray on 21 Nov 13
     
    "Compared with the Eastern United States, the Western regions were settled too recently for very distinctive dialects to have time to develop or to be studied in detail. Many words originally came from Spanish, cowboy jargon, and even some from the languages of the Native Americans: adobe, beer bust, belly up, boneyard, bronco, buckaroo, bunkhouse, cahoots, corral, greenhorn, hightail, hoosegow, lasso, mustang, maverick, roundup, wingding." This quote identifies a key factor in deciphering the cause for variations in individual languages: time and indigenous peoples. After a language has diffused from an area, the new locations that are influenced begin to develop their own unique twist on the language. This doesn't happen overnight. Because the Midwest was settled recently in historical terms, the dialects are not distinct. Perhaps in the future, an accent may develop. In addition, when a homeland of an indigenous group of people is influenced by a new language, the two languages intermix. Because of the large populations of Native Americans living in the Midwest, the pioneers adopted terms they learned from the Indians. This will cause the language to vary from a region with few Native Americans. In effect, both time and indigenous peoples impact a language and inspire regional differences.
  • Elina Wright on 21 Nov 13
     
    "Mutual understandability in theory determines what is a "dialect" and what is a "language," but in reality there are also social and political issues. The government of a country might declare that all the languages spoken in that country are actually dialects of one language in order to create the illusion of political unity, while the government of another country might declare that the dialect spoken by its people is actually a unique language from other countries that speak dialects of the same language in order to create a sense of national pride." This quote is meaningful to identify why individual languages vary among places because it talks about how the government plays into the development of languages. This is relevant to the U.S, because when Webster's dictionary was made, he changed the spellings of words to break free from being dependent of England and to create a sense of national pride. This is just one example of how languages change over time.
  • Elina Wright on 21 Nov 13
     
    "The modern development of communications technology may possibly retard the evolution of dialects and languages. For the first time in history, a single dialect (sometimes called Network Standard) can be broadcast over an entire country, so few people actually still live in geographic isolation. However, the existence of racism, poverty, and class distinctions may cause some groups to remain socially isolated from the cultural mainstream, giving rise to social dialects like Black English (Ebonics), which is spoken by some urban African-Americans. " This quote plays on the idea that new communication methods are stopping the evolution of dialects. This would mean that less people are living in isolation and therefore it is harder for a dialect to stay strong. This also means that geographic locations that are in isolation have an easier time developing their own dialect and/or language.
  • Allyson Fea on 21 Nov 13
     
    "Three things are needed for a new dialect to develop: a group of people living in close proximity to each other; this group living in isolation (either geographically or socially) from other groups; and the passage of time. Given enough time, a dialect may evolve to the point that it becomes a different language from the one it started as." This quote describes the factors needed for dialect and even new language to develop and vary among places. It is saying that first of all, there needs to be a group of people for this new language to develop in, which is common sense. However, it also says that this group needs to be living in isolation. For example, when British colonists moved to America, they became isolated from Britain by the Atlantic ocean, this isolation caused them to be unable to hear people talk from their homeland, as they only communicated through letters and writing. This slowly began to morph their language as they fed off each other's new pronunciations. This slow process is also displayed in the quote, when it says there is a need for time, a new dialect must slowly form as people speaking the same language being to get a little bit sloppy with pronunciation, spelling, etc. As the quote states, "given enough time, a dialect may evolve into a language."
  • Allyson Fea on 21 Nov 13
     
    "For the first time in history, a single dialect (sometimes called Network Standard) can be broadcast over an entire country, so few people actually still live in geographic isolation. However, the existence of racism, poverty, and class distinctions may cause some groups to remain socially isolated from the cultural mainstream, giving rise to social dialects like Black English (Ebonics), which is spoken by some urban African-Americans." This quote also displays how languages can diffuse, and vary among places. Or how they cant. It talks about modern technology's effect of the spread of language, so that people are able to experience ebonics or dialects they have never come in contact with. This could cause less variation, as people want to become like those they see on TV or hear on the radio. However, it could also have the opposite effect; increasing variation. Racism, poverty, and social class seen as "undesirable" by the public, could effect language by isolating it, causing more dialects of these languages to spring up. Technology can have a huge effect of language variation.
  • Thomas Nicewicz on 21 Nov 13
     
    "Contrary to what your teachers may have tried to tell you, there is no such thing as "correct English." Any manner of speaking that follows the rules of a dialect is equally "correct." Words like ain't are "real" words in some dialects and perfectly acceptable to use." This quote shows how languages and their rules are arbitrary. The main point of language is just to communicate ideas, so as long as the message is spread then the rules don't matter as much.
  • Thomas Nicewicz on 21 Nov 13
     
    "Pennsylvania Dutch, a dialect of German spoken by people in this area (in this context, 'Dutch' is actually a mispronunciation of the German word, 'Deutsch,' which means 'German')." PA Dutch is an example of a creole language because the German migrators' language fused with the indigineous residents' language which formed PA Dutch.
Mr. Reidy

Twitter / WhiteHouse: President Obama commemorates ... - 0 views

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Migration AND Themes of Geography

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  • Mr. Reidy on 24 Jun 14
     
    Read the statement from Pres. Obama about World Refugee Day. Human migration is related to the movement theme of geography. When people move (relocation diffusion) to other places, they bring with them their language, religion, and other cultural values. How would this world be different if people never moved to different places? Tell me what you think APHUG. 
Mr. Reidy

Shereen El Feki: Pop culture in the Arab world | Video on TED.com - 0 views

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Folk and Pop Culture

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  • Mr. Reidy on 02 Nov 13
     
    What does this video suggest about the electronic diffusion of popular culture?
ztarman

How ISIS and the War on Terror Influenced Summer Movie Blockbusters - 0 views

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Mobility Globalization

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  • ztarman on 27 Jul 15
     
    The film industry is trying to bring the dangers of advancing terror groups into light. Groups like ISIS are spreading fear and influence across regions like the Middle East, but they are also spreading their influence to places all around the world. Social media outlets have made this spread of ideas possible and able to thrive. Globalization or the interconnection between all of us in this day and age has given us the ability to spread and receive ideas like these with ease. Anyway, important people that run the film industry may realize the importance of this danger and decide that they should spread it to get the audience to realize it as well. It's a case of hierarchical diffusion and I believe that their goal is eventually expansion diffusion. It's all about spreading ideas to where they're not necessarily regarded as widely. I know for a fact that the war on terror isn't as prevalent in our minds as it is in the people that are collateral damage from it. Filmmakers are trying to change that with themes that act like metaphors to the situations going on right now in war-torn areas. These producers and creators of films take advantage of the popularity of the medium to display their ideas and spread them. However, will these messages make their way through to the public? Will they see that the war on terror is sometimes as bad as the films' problems? Will the medium have any effect on the progress we make with ridding the world of these groups of terror?
  • Mr. Reidy on 28 Jul 15
     
    You got it. The film industry has certainly been a vehicle for globalization. We tend to trust ideas from those we admire and respect or from mediums such as Youtube that are easily accessible. Invisible Children came out with a Youtube video a few years ago about the African war lord, Joseph Kony. https://youtu.be/Y4MnpzG5Sqc How might something similar be created about ISIS?
  • ztarman on 28 Jul 15
     
    Yes, I remember this video. I had watched it when it had caught so much traction. I think a huge difference between Kony and ISIS is that I feel like not many people really knew about Kony while the news has basically insured that everybody knows about ISIS. When it's a new topic, people may be more interested in finding out more about it, like with Kony. But I feel like if a Youtube video like that was created for ISIS, it might not gain the same traction because it has been covered heavily for the past year. That's why I'm so intrigued with the hidden themes in movies because I feel that subtlety is the best way to bring forth new ideas without being overbearing.
samteru

Record Number of Refugees Crossing to Europe, U.N. Says - The New York Times - 0 views

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mobility globalization

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  • Record numbers of people crossed the Mediterranean Sea in a bid to reach the shores of Europe in the first six months of this year, and most of them were entitled to be resettled as refugees under international law, the United Nations said Wednesday.
  • European Union scrapped a proposal to create mandatory quotas intended to spread the tens of thousands of migrants across the 28 member states of the European Union.
  • samteru on 06 Jul 15
     
    As seen before, the effects of war can be physically and mentally gruesome as spontaneous acts of violence unravel extreme havoc to numerous civilians. In fact, recent violence has caused insurmountable refugees (mostly Syrians, Afghans, and Eritreans) to leave their homes and embark on a journey to Europe for their safety. This portrays the example of mobility as large amounts of people are leaving their homes in hopes of a better future. This is an example of relocation diffusion. As stated on page 11 of the textbook reading, relocation diffusion brings the ideas and practices of the migrant(s) to a new region. Furthermore, this mimics the events of Ishmael (the protagonist) in the memoir, A Long Way Gone, as he leaves his nation of Sierra Leone to live a safer life in New York City. Along with mobility, the geographical theme of globalization is also represented in the article. As the number of refugees crossing the Mediterranean increased, the European Union decided to distribute the thousands of refugees across its 28 nations. As a result, the European Union itself is an example of globalization as they communicate and connect with its members. All 28 countries are connected with one another, and they communicate to solve problems regarding peace, human rights, and economic development in Europe. Moreover, nations with a greater access to technology and communication (such as the members of the European Union) have a much better chance of establishing global connections because of the resources they have. Thus, this sudden rise of refugees migrating into European nations is correspondent to the themes of mobility and globalization. However, how does the increase of migrations affect the European nations bordering the Mediterranean? What economic problems will arrive with the increase of labor and population? How will the core-periphery pattern of formal regions, in regards to Syrian culture, change as many of its civilians depart?
  • Mr. Reidy on 10 Jul 15
     
    Nicely done, Sam. Good job weaving the current event into themes from your book. The current migration flows n the Mediterranean region have tremendous political, economic, and social implications. How do you think the cultural landscape of European countries such as Norway or Germany might change as a result of recent migration flows?
  • samteru on 11 Jul 15
     
    I believe as the number of cultural groups migrate, they will bring their cultural characteristics to the new region. One of them, most likely, is religion. This might affect the landscape because religious shrines or temples will now be incorporated in European nations. In turn, it will definitely diversify the architectural styles seen in the new region.
Mr. Reidy

Discover McDonald's Around the Globe :: AboutMcDonalds.com - 0 views

www.aboutmcdonalds.com/...map.html

Basic Concepts AND Folk and Pop Culture

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  • Mr. Reidy on 08 Sep 15
     
    Check out McDonald's menus from around the globe. How might these items represent cultural diffusion (the process) and globalization (the impact)?
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