3c Inland Areas

1. Contains a title using the format listed above .25 points

~3c Inland Areas; Fresno vs. Redding

2. Contains a web link to your locations. (eg you can use the tools in your blog where you paste your work; there is a little icon that looks like a link) .25 points

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Redding,_California
http://www.ci.redding.ca.us/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresno
http://www.fresno.gov/default.htm
http://www.csufresno.edu/

3. Contains an explanation regarding how this component (any aspect of it; eg content of videos, content of websites) connects to your study of humanities. .25 point

~This comparison relates to my study of humanities because again, we are learning about a part of California's culture. Last week we learned about beach culture and this week, we are learning about the inland culture of California.

4. Contains the following elements that will be used in upcoming projects for analytical purposes:

a. What are some assumptions/stereotypes you think people have of each location: 1 point

Fresno:

• That it is swarming with gang activity
• It is super hot all the time
• All the people of the area care about is agriculture

Redding:

• That the area is mostly republican
• It is a big city, so it must be like L.A.
  

b. List 3 things that make each location similar: 1 point

1. Both are very large towns
2. Both towns have well known colleges (CSU Fresno and Simpson Univ.)
3. Both towns are along a river (San Joaquin and Sacramento Rivers)
   

c. List 3 things that make each location so different: 1 point

1. Redding has recently been talking about breaking off as another state, calling it Jefferson, and having Redding as the Capital.
2. Fresno is mostly agriculture based and Redding is mostly industry based.
3. Redding is known for its Christian Colleges.
   

d. Questioning: What else would you like to know about these places? When completing the question section, lead your audience into the question by stating a fact you do know, yet you still have the related question. This way, both your audience and you will have an educational experience. .5 point

~I know that Fresno is mostly agriculture based, but I would like to know what their most abundant crop is?
~I know that Redding is in Northern California, but I would like to know if they get a lot of rain like the other towns in that area.

5. Using your classmates work from last week, tell us one thing you learned from 1 student. Is this one thing some common experience you share or some experience that is completely different than what you experienced? Is this one thing related to our class theoretical foundation and if so, how? Is that one thing related to historical or cultural context of this country or a different one? Link that persons blog to this entry (eg cut paste that blog entry here) . .5 point

~The one thing that I learned from Andrea is that Seal Beach is a fast paced beach with younger people and that Bodega Bay is opposite. I have never been to Seal Beach, but I have been to Bodega Bay, so I cant say for sure that Seal Beach has younger people and is more faced paced than Bodega Bay, but I can say that Bodega Bay is very laid back. This is related to our class theoretical foundation because it is comparing two cultures in one state, and Humanities is about culture.
http://apruett27.blogspot.com/2008/10/3b-beachesseal-beach-bodega-bay.html

3b Beaches

1. Contains a title using the format listed above .25 points

~ 3b Beaches Bodega Bay (Bodega) vs. Pebble Beach (Monterey)

2. Contains a web link to your locations. (eg you can use the tools in your blog where you paste your work; there is a little icon that looks like a link) .25 points

http://www.beachcalifornia.com/pebbleb.html
http://www.beachcalifornia.com/bodespa.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pebble_Beach
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodega_Bay

3. Contains an explanation regarding how this component (any aspect of it; eg content of videos, content of websites) connects to your study of humanities .25 point

~This component relates to my study of humanities because beaches are a huge part of California Culture. Beaches are what most people think of when they think of California. In this class we are studying cultures (specifically California Culture) so this assignment is spot on with our studies.

4. Contains the following elements that will be used in upcoming projects for analytical purposes:

a. What are some assumptions/stereotypes you think people have of each location: 1 point

Bodega Bay:

• One stereotype is that it is a beach in California so it must be warm
• Another stereotype is that everyone who lives in Bodega must be "beach bums" because they live on the beach

Pebble Beach:

• This beach is a beach for the rich and famous
• It is also assumed that this beach is warm all the time because it is in California.
  

b. List 3 things that make each location similar: 1 point

1. They both have a big draw for the tourist industry
2. Both places are deeply immersed in the "beach culture" in California
3. Both are white sand beaches
   

c. List 3 things that make each location so different: 1 point

1. Pebble Beach is more business oriented then Bodega Bay
2. Bodega Bay is a rather small town compared to Pebble Beach, Monterey
3. Bodega Bay is known for their salt water taffy and Pebble Beach is known for their golf course
   

d. Questioning: What else would you like to know about these places? When completing the question section, lead your audience into the question by stating a fact you do know, yet you still have the related question. This way, both your audience and you will have an educational experience. .5 point

~ I know that Pebble Beach is a huge tourist attraction for adults, but I would like to know if there is anything for the teen to college age people?
~ I know that Bodega Bay is well known for their salt water taffy, but I would like to know why it became so well known there?

5. Using your classmates work from last week, tell us one thing you learned from 1 student. Is this one thing some common experience you share or some experience that is completely different than what you experienced? Is this one thing related to our class theoretical foundation and if so, how? Is that one thing related to historical or cultural context of this country or a different one? Link that persons blog to this entry (eg cut paste that blog entry here) . .5 point

~One thing that I learned from Cathrynn is that both Los Angeles and San Francisco consider tourism the "backbone" of their economy. This is similar to my experience because when I have visited San Francisco and L.A., I have seen that they are definitely tourist directed with their businesses. This is related to our class theoretical foundation because we are studying culture, and tourism is part of the culture in these two cities.
http://cfrydenlund.blogspot.com/2008/10/3a-world-cities.html

3a World Cities

Los Angeles

San Francisco


1. Contains a title using the format listed above .25 points


~3a World Cities; Los Angeles vs. San Francisco


2. Contains a web link to your locations. (eg you can use the tools in your blog where you paste your work; there is a little icon that looks like a link) .25 points


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco

http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/

http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/

3. Contains an explanation regarding how this component (any aspect of it; eg content of videos, content of websites) connects to your study of humanities. .25 point


~This comparison relates to our study of humanities because we are comparing two different cultures. Humanities is all about learning about what different cultures encompass and this exercise will help us figure our the differences.

4. Contains the following elements that will be used in upcoming projects for analytical purposes:

a. What are some assumptions/stereotypes you think people have of each location: 1 point



Los Angeles

• There are celebrities everywhere
• If you go to L.A. looking to become famous, you will become famous
• It is always sunny and palm trees are everywhere

San Francisco:

• There are street performers and Cable Cars everywhere
• Everyone living in S.F. is homosexual
• Everyone is politically liberal

b. List 3 things that make each location similar: 1 point

1. Both places are big tourist areas

2. They both have bad gang problems

3. Both places are very expensive to live in

c. List 3 things that make each location so different: 1 point

1. San Francisco is usually pretty cold, and Los Angeles is usually very warm

2. The air quality in L.A. is way worse than the environmentally "conscious" S.F.

3. L.A. is more "high end" socially then San Francisco

d. Questioning: What else would you like to know about these places? When completing the question section, lead your audience into the question by stating a fact you do know, yet you still have the related question. This way, both your audience and you will have an educational experience. .5 point

I know that San Francisco is racially diverse, but I would like to know how the people living there became so accepting.

I know that Los Angeles has really poor air quality, but I would like to know what they are trying to do to fix this problem.


5. Using your classmates work from last week, tell us one thing you learned from 1 student. Is this one thing some common experience you share or some experience that is completely different than what you experienced? Is this one thing related to our class theoretical foundation and if so, how? Is that one thing related to historical or cultural context of this country or a different one? Link that persons blog to this entry (eg cut paste that blog entry here) . .5 point

~From Sheena I learned that AT&T Park is famous for their Crackerjacks and hot dogs. Her experience with AT&T Park is different from mine. She has been there to see baseball games and I have been there to see concerts. These experiences are related to our classes theoretical foundation because both are about cultural interaction. Both experiences are about being together with others, enjoying pastimes. They are both a big part of American culture.

http://sheenadudley.blogspot.com/2008/10/2c-at-park.html

2c Disneyland

1. Contains a title using the format listed above .25 points

~2c Disneyland

2. Contains the sources you used with links to these sources .25 points

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Park_(Anaheim)

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/home/home?name=HomePage&bhcp=1

3. Contains a brief paragraph how it connects to your study of humanities. 1 point

~This connects to my study of humanities because Disneyland is a main part of California Culture. There is something about Disneyland that everyone can love, no matter their age. Also, Disneyland gives you a taste of different cultures (eg. New Orleans) and time periods (eg. Tomorrowland).

4. Contains the following "analytical elements":

a. Observation: What did you choose? What do you see or hear or feel or think of in the choice you made? What is the subject of the work? If you chose a 'thing' what is the work made of and what techniques (colors, lines, shapes, textures)does the creator use? Be specific in your description. If you chose a place, be specific in your description of what you see or hear. Talk to your reader as though they cannot see the item but somehow must draw a painting of what you see or hear. 1 point

~I chose Disneyland Park. I am very happy with my choice. I have been to Disneyland over 20 times and I still love it. As you walk onto Disneyland's property, it is like you step into another world. The atmosphere is light and happy, music is playing, and the excitement of everything is buzzing. As you walk down Main Street you might run into your favorite character or go shopping through a specialty shop. When you reach the end of the street, you are in the main hub of Disneyland. Ahead of you is the "Partners Statue" of Walt and Mickey. Behind that is Sleeping Beauty's Castle, the gateway to Fantasyland. From that main hub, adventure is surrounding you with all the different lands and rides.

b. Interpretation: What is your choice about? Give specific examples to support this statement in 2 sentences; do so in a way that teaches us something about your choice. Make Paulo Freire proud! .75 point

~My choice of Disneyland is about learning about California's Culture through fun and hands on experiences. Most everything in Disneyland has something to teach everyone.

c. Judgment: What led you to your choice? What do you think or feel about this choice? Why do you feel this way? Support your thoughts with specific observations. .5 point

~I chose Disneyland because it is one of my favorite places in California. I am glad that I chose this place. I think that it is a great example of learning the way Freire believed.

d.Questioning: What else would you like to know about this choice? When completing the question section, lead your audience into the question by stating a fact you do know, yet you still have the related question. This way, both your audience and you will have an educational experience. Example: I learned that John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath was based on his personal experience working with farm workers. I would like to know if the characters he used in that book are fictitious or are they people he met? .5 point

~I know that Disneyland decorates for Halloween and Christmas, but I would like to know if they decorate for other holidays like Easter?

5. Using your classmates work from last week, tell us one thing you learned from 1 student. Is this one thing some common experience you share or some experience that is completely different than what you experienced? Is this one thing related to our class theoretical foundation and if so, how? Is that one thing related to historical or cultural context of this country or a different one? Link that persons blog to this entry (eg cut paste that blog entry here) .5 point

~From Christina I learned that the Oakland Museum of California has many displays of California culture in it. This is different from my experience with the Exploratorium because my museum was more about science and this museum is more about California. This is related to the foundation of our class because both have to do with learning. The Oakland museum is related to historical and cultural context and the Exploratorium is not really related to that.

http://christinarose89.blogspot.com/2008/09/1.html