Agenda for 11/17

 

1–Freewrite: Open subject

2–Discuss characters in “Assimilation”: define this term: to process information. To process and to assume the cultural values and beliefs; to assume the majority groups ways of living. 

Jalena: extended family of B’s who marries Ramon so that she can get her papers. Personality:

Ramon: works at B’s restaurant, and is set up to marry J. He’s offered money and fell in love with her photo. Personality:

Leon: R’s brother

Boraslav: Restaurant owner

Anya: B’s wife

Alexander: J’s boyfriend. 

3–Quiz from 10:30 – 11:00 on BlackBoard

 

Homework for Monday, Nov 22: Read “An Arranged Marriage” by Nell Freudenberger, and in your notebook, write down the main characters and what types of globalization and ethics are present. Nothing to turn in, but I will call on students for participation points.