The Trial of Martin Luther - Character Links

Henry VIII
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/TUDluther.htm


Erasmus
"In Praise of Folly"
http://www.wlsessays.net/files/CortrightLuther.pdf

Martin Luther
http://www.bartleby.com/36/6/1.html

Pope Leo
http://www.ewtn.com/library/papaldoc/l10exdom.htm
http://www.cas.sc.edu/hist/faculty/edwardsk/hist310/reader/exsurge.pdf
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/martin-luther-excommunicated

Charles V
http://www.ucg.org/news-and-prophecy/europe-and-church-part-9-charles-vs-empire-upon-which-sun-never-set/

Calvin
History Guide Reading
http://www.reformedreflections.ca/faith-and-life/martin-luther-john-calvin.html
http://books.google.com/books?id=dqxDAAAAYAAJ&dq=%22In%20few%20words%20I%20will%20explain%20the%20reason%20why%20this%20young%20and%20pious%20nobleman%22&pg=PA434#v=onepage&q=martin&f=false
- see page 436-437; this is a very difficult reading...good luck...
http://www.reformedliterature.com/calvin-letter-cxxiv-to-luther.php?print=on

The Trial of Martin Luther - Important Links

Diet of Worms:
http://www.luther.de/en/worms.html
- general overview of the Diet of Worms
http://www.christian-history.org/diet-of-worms.html
- overview of the Reformation and its major players; this author of this website is outwardly Christian, so consider any possible biases that might arise from this
http://www-personal.ksu.edu/~lyman/english233/Luther-Diet_of_Worms.htm
- **primary sources**
http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/luther/lutherhome.html
- excellent source: primary sources, FAQs, images, etc.

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/sbook1y.asp

More v. Machiavelli

PPT: Renaissance

Interesting Links

http://www.theglobalist.com/StoryId.aspx?StoryId=9363
Discusses supranationalism (very possible FRQ) and its connection to the economic crises in Greece.

http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2097720_2097772_2097763,00.html

Quick and easy article in Time about the top 10 Megacities.

http://boingboing.net/2011/11/08/what-happens-when-you-flush-a-toilet-in-the-worlds-tallest-building.html
Fascinating look at the juxtaposition of technological advancements and basic infrastucture in Dubai.

Islam PowerPoint

Christianity PowerPoint

Cool Links

http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2010/apr/01/information-is-beautiful-military-spending
Particularly interesting war data.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gianordoli/3815093184/in/pool-730230@N24/
Breakdown of foreign aid given and received.

http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/the-billion-dollar-gram/
Comparison of billions spent.

http://usdebt.kleptocracy.us/
Debt.

Early Middle East

Welcome, Class of 2015!

Welcome to Global B, Class of 2015! I am excited to get to know each of you and look forward to our year together. As you know, the primary goals of this course are to help you grow as readers, writers, and global citizens. This blog is here to help you along the way. I will upload PowerPoints, notes, and extra credit assignments to the blog, and I encourage you to use the resources here to help you prepare for assessments. Additionally, you are encouraged to use the blog as a way to professionally communicate with your classmates about the material in Global B. As always, please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Best,
Ms. Doak

Bonus!

The long-awaited bonus assignment is below. Read the attached article and respond in a one page typed paper. Your response should identify Singer's argument, consider counter-arguments, and explain whether or not you agree with Singer.

Due by June 10th. Points TBD, but I'll be generous.

http://www.utilitarian.net/singer/by/19990905.htm

Addition to Layered Assessment

If you are interested in another option for the Layered Assessment (Minor Category), please visit the site below. This is an international competition (cash prizes available), and your task would be to design and submit a logo which symbolizes human rights.

http://humanrightslogo.net/

PBL Challenge

Up for a challenge? The following case studies demonstrate nation building success stories: Rwanda, Germany, and Japan. As noted in your PBL Prompt, the Middle East a unique region, and the formula for rebuilding these three countries cannot be simply copied in the Middle East. These resources, however, should give you a stronger understanding of the necessary facets of a stable democracy.
http://www.idea.int/publications/wip2/upload/Rwanda.pdf

http://www.civicenterprises.net/pdfs/rebuildingrwanda.pdf

http://www.crf-usa.org/election-central/nation-building.html

Iraq Group: Helpful Links

The Problem of Phase IV: A Case Study Analysis of Building a Society in Northern Iraq
Jack D. Kem
Public Performance & Management Review
Vol. 29, No. 2 (Dec., 2005), pp. 217-242
Published by: M.E. Sharpe, Inc.
Article Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2044758
*This is available through BU's online library. See me for login.

http://www.obleek.com/iraq/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/in_depth/baghdad_navigator/

http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/Files/Centers/Saban/Iraq%20Index/index20110331.pdf
*See pages 28-33 for pretty amazing infrastructure data. Be sure that your analysis explains the significance of this data in terms of the possibility of a stable democracy flourishing in Iraq.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17722026
*This interactive should be your new bff. Watch it, love it, analyze it.

Libya Group: Helpful Links

Libya in US Foreign Policy: From Rogue State to Good Fellow?
Yahia H. Zoubir
Third World Quarterly
Vol. 23, No. 1 (Feb., 2002), pp. 31-53
Published by: Taylor & Francis, Ltd.
Article Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3993575
*This is available on BU's online library. See me for login.

Agricultural Prospects and Water Resources in Libya
Rajab M. El Asswad
Ambio
Vol. 24, No. 6 (Sep., 1995), pp. 324-327
Published by: Springer on behalf of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Article Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/4314361
*This is available on BU's online library. See me for login.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/02/25/world/middleeast/map-of-how-the-protests-unfolded-in-libya.html

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/02/17/world/middleeast/0217-mideast-region-graphic.html#libya
*Click "more information" on the bottom right hand corner for additional graphics.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/world/africa/2011-libya-slide-show.html#4

http://techland.time.com/2011/04/13/how-libyan-rebels-built-their-own-cellphone-network/
*This article shows an interesting perspective of Libya's rebellion, but is most valuable for its discussion of technology, infrastructure, and free speech.

Layered Assessment: Documentary List

If you are interested in watching a documentary for your Layered Assessment, choose from one of the following films. You may not watch a film that you already viewed for April Break’s homework. If you are interested in a different film, please check with me.

- Iranium
- Restrepo
- Beneath the Veil
- Baghdad High

Additionally, the following website has a list of very short documentaries (some as short as 7 minutes). If you would prefer to watch these, please select three. Your 2-3 paragraph response should include information from all three.
- http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/r4.html

Egypt Group: Helpful Links

http://www.npr.org/2011/02/12/133687326/democracy-still-an-uncertainty-analysts-fear

http://washingtonexaminer.com/politics/2011/01/egypts-conflicting-views-democracy-and-religion

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12327995

http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=50641

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5309.htm

Layered Assessment

Iran Group: Helpful Links

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL34021.pdf

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/11/world/middleeast/11tehran.html

http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/publications/2008/Mapping_Irans_Online_Public/interactive_blogosphere_map
- For this site, it is particularly interesting to jump between the blocked and unblocked sites; the “Iran Background” tab also has some helpful info

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/01/AR2011010101345.html

Afghanistan Group: Helpful Links

http://www.ctv.ca/special/sept11/interactive/muslim/timeline_afghanistan.html

http://www.guardian.co.uk/flash/0,,616624,00.html

http://earthpulse.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/earthpulse-map

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/663b649e-b7e6-11de-8ca9-00144feab49a.html#axzz1LiOBTLiF

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/afghanistan-pakistan/timeline.html?hpid=artslot

http://pashtoonkhwa.com/files/articles/Miakhel%20-%20Importance%20of%20Tribal%20Structures%20in%20Afghanistan.pdf

Bribery

The following is an excerpt from Fareed Zakaria's recent article on fighting corruption, "How to beat bribery." Check out his article for a map that would be helpful for your PBL.
"Another innovative idea came out of Africa. The Sudanese-born billionaire Mo Ibrahim often wondered why his continent had the richest resources, the richest natural resources, and yet the poorest people. Identifying corrupt leaders is the problem. Ibrahim tried to change those leaders' incentives. He instituted the annual Ibrahim Prize. It awards $5 million to an African leader who is not corrupt and leads office peacefully. The winner then goes on to get an additional $200,000 annually for life.
A great incentive, right? The problem is they couldn't find a winner for 2009 or 2010."
http://globalpublicsquare.blogs.cnn.com/2011/05/16/fareed-zakaria-how-to-beat-bribery/?hpt=T2

Ahmadinejad's cleric charged with sorcery

See the link below for interesting article highlighting the most recent conflict between Iranian President Ahmadinejad and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/Special/2011/05/09/Ahmadinejads-cleric-charged-with-sorcery/UPI-59751304964618/

Layer 3: Iranian Revolution Questions

If you choose to complete the Iranian Revolution questions for one Layer 3 assignment, respond to the following questions 2-3 paragraphs. You should post your response, and unless you are the first to reply, you must respond to at least one of your classmate's answers.

1. How is the Iranian Revolution similar to the Arab Spring? In what key ways is it different?

2. How did both WWII and the Cold War contribute to the Iranian Revolution?

3. How did the Iranian hostage crises alter Iran's relationship with the West?

4. As a consequence of the Iranian Revolution, Iran became less modernized and progressive than it had been under the Shah. Women in particular felt this shift, as conservative mullahs encouraged a government-sponsored dress code requiring women to cover their hair and much of their bodies. Does part of you sympathize with this desire to curb overt sexuality and retain a society separate from Western influences? Or, is the Western perception of femininity and sexuality best for all cultures? Explain.

Adams Scholarship

See link below for more info on the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship:
http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/adams.html

Test Prep: Totalitarianism

Test Review

Extra Credit: Hitler in Animated Form

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASW3UCc17AI

For up to five extra credit points (CW), watch the following clip and briefly explain its signifance. Your explanation should be at least 2-3 sentences, and you may either email it to me or post it as a comment.

Tsunami Update

http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.1a019a978f421296e81ec89e43181aa0/?vgnextoid=6e051b139d1be210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD
This link provides information on donations to the Red Cross. Additionally, you can text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation to help those affected by the tsunami in Japan.

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/14/how-japans-religions-confront-tragedy/?hpt=C2
This link provides a really interesting explanation of a variety of Japanese religions and the way in which they tend to explain and deal with tragedies.

Action Group Readings

Hello Scholars,

The readings for this week's action groups are attached below. A quick synopsis of each follows. If you want dibs on a particular article, please let me know before class tomorrow. Also, if you are interested in some extra credit, please respond to this post with a link to a news article about an internationally relevent issue that you find interesting. Your post should provide a brief summary of the article.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/06/opinion/06kristof.html?_r=2&hp
- Kristof returns and addresses why the Middle East, once the 'cradle of civilization,' has not progressed as rapidly as other regions of the world.

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2011/0302/Supreme-Court-hurtful-speech-of-Westboro-Baptist-Church-is-protected/(page)/2
- The Supreme Court ruled on the Westboro Baptist Church, a group we first discussed months ago when they began protesting at the funerals of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/06/opinion/06friedman.html?src=me&ref=general
- Friedman returns and addresses the wisdom of America continuing to fund various possibly less that scrupulous rulers in the Middle East.

Blog Launch: Channeling Mr. Kristof

A central goal of Global B is to help you evolve into educated, proactive, and erudite global citizens. In a matter of years, you will exercise your power through voting, and as such, it is vital that you understand the intricacies of contemporary political issues. Perhaps even more importantly, you have been granted an opportunity to enjoy a strong education, and it is imperative that you use your education as a voice to empower those that have none. In Pakistan, less than one percent of children graduate from high school, and that number is even lower for women. In Afghanistan, current literacy rates are lower than rates of Florence, Italy - nearly 500 years ago. Even in our own country, disenfranchised and impoverished communities support failing school systems with dropout rates sometimes reaching 80%. You are not one of these statistics, and as such, it is your duty to do something about them.

We have read a number of articles throughout the year involving populations in need of support, and several of you have come up with some fantastic ideas regarding potential fundraisers. Please use this space to discuss a fundraiser or community service project that you would like our class to take on in March.