Rodney I will not be teaching the Sociology class this semester. I will have to drop out but I want to be kept on the list for future semesters. I am sorry that I am just getting back to you, it was a last minute decision and we just started this week. Hotep. > -----Original Message----- > From: Rodney Coates [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 9:32 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Suggestions for dealing with Hate on the Net module > > There are many ways this particular sequence can be addressed. > > Critical thinking: > > Ask students to compare various sites, compare and contrast how they > approach hate. In what ways are they similar, in what ways are they > dissimilar? What types of evidence is there to suggest that there may be > bias in their presentations? What kinds of strategies do they use for > organizing? > > Historical analysis: > > What types of historical claims are made? What can be said regarding the > historical accuracy of these claims? > > Science and bigotry: > > Often science (especially within social and biological) is used to > buttress > the arguments of bigotry. In what ways is the illusion of credibility > fostered by reliance on pseudo-scientific observations, reports, and > conclusions? > > Finally, these questions can also be used to develop discussions among > students on black board. These are merely my suggestions, i am sure that > there are many others which would be equally beneficial to our project. > > > rodneycoates > For more of my poetry please check out > > http://gw.cas.muohio.edu/umoja/www.ulbobo.com/umoja/index.html > > umoja > > only when lions have historians will hunting cease to be glorified > > rodneyc..