19 August
Introductory session
We will meet from 1100-1215 each Tuesday & Thursday, normally in Manning 014.
The description of this class states ...
Examines information in society for selected nations/cultures. Compares institutions, processes, and trends in the globalization of information management in the face of barriers of language and culture.
So, to get ready to do that, let's start by looking at the structure of this class, starting with
- the syllabus
- then the readings
- and how we'll evaluate how we are doing
- using this grading schema.
- We'll discuss the honor code
- and the importance of diversity.
Introductions - who we are and where we come from
who am I and what national or cultural influences made me who I am?
who are you and what national or cultural influences made you who you are?
- tell us the name you prefer to be called
- tell us something about yourself and about the "nations" or "cultures" that have led you to this place and time
an idea for the day
The Idea of Cultural Pluralism
From Fernández-Armesto, F. (2003). Ideas that changed the world . New York, N.Y: Dorling Kindersley.