| # | Title | Analytical Tools | Format | Tags | Topics | Historical Period | Location | ||
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| 1 | Coping: Multiethnic Groups at the Bargaining Table | Continuum - Identity | Role Play / Simulation | identity-sec, equal-id | identity, governance, negotiation, resource distribution, majority rule | contemporary | analagous to multiple countries | ||
| Summary: Dynamics of policy-making in multiethnic societies - focused on conflict surrounding competition for limited resources. A role-play set in the context of a nation's legislative body. Four hypothetical ethnic groups with power cards (senate votes) must promote interests while avoiding strikes or acts of terrorism. Students develop policy priorities, bargain, and analyze factors underlying ethnic conflict. Connects directly to "the identity continuum" to consider how ethnic identity relates to state identity and nation building. (Part of HSLC 2006: Iraq) | |||||||||
| Source: CTIR - Center for Teaching International Relations -- Steven Lamy et al, Permission received to offer this activity as a sample lesson from Teaching About Global Awareness in Simulations and Games - www.du.edu/ctir | |||||||||
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Handout: .doc
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Guide: 0005g.doc |.docx | .pdf PowerPoint: .pptx |
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| ID: 5 | |||||||||
| 2 | Cultural Identity: A Case of Multiple Personalities? | Concept Map | Think-Pair-Share | identity-sec | cultural identity, personal identity, common culture | contemporary | n/a | ||
| Summary: Foundational exercise for identity as a core concept in social science (4W factor). Explores culture by distinguishing multiple subgroups and personalizing terms for students. Followed by a discussion of "how culture works" for students to consider how they define 'common culture' and to explore the mixed message that "deep down, we are all alike - but we must value diversity." | |||||||||
| Source: USC CALIS | |||||||||
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Handout: .doc
| 0165.docx
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Guide: .doc |0165g.docx | 0165g.pdf PowerPoint: .pptx |
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| ID: 165 | |||||||||
| 3 | Cultural Identity: A Greater American Indentity | Concept Map | Think-Pair-Share | identity-sec | culture | contemporary | United States | ||
| Summary: Think-pair-share that explores "multiple levels of identity" regarding national, ethnic, or regional identities in other parts of the world. Intended as a follow-up to the "Cultural Identity" activity. | |||||||||
| Source: USC CALIS | |||||||||
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Handout: .doc
| 0168.docx
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Guide: .doc |.docx | .pdf PowerPoint: .pptx |
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| ID: 168 | |||||||||
| 4 | Cultural Identity: the path to Middle East stability? | Concept Map | Think-Pair-Share | identity-sec | culture, common culture, religious identity | contemporary | Middle East, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Syria | ||
| Summary: Extension activity for Cultural Identity in order for students to clarify national, ethnic, and religious differences within and among countries of the Middle East. Includes a reference sheet to use with sources that mix labels, groups, and identities. Guide includes Ibn Battuta as an example in 7th grade Medieval history. | |||||||||
| Source: USC CALIS. Prepared for High School Leadership Conferences -- Iraq, HSLC 2006 and Iran, HSLC 2007 | |||||||||
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Handout: .doc
| 0285.docx
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Guide: .doc |0285g.docx | 0285g.pdf PowerPoint: .pptx |
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| ID: 285 | |||||||||
| 5 | Culture & the iceberg metaphor | Concept Map | Think-Pair-Share | identity-sec | culture, assimilation, acculturation | contemporary | n/a | ||
| Summary: Student activity to distinguish between visible and invisible culture. Includes multiple images of the iceberg metaphor with numerous examples of surface culture vs. deep culture. | |||||||||
| Source: USC CALIS | |||||||||
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Handout: .doc
| 0503.docx
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Guide: .doc |0503g.docx | 0503g.pdf PowerPoint: .pptx |
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| ID: 503 | |||||||||
| 6 | Diversity & Ambiguity | Virtues & Values | Other Formats | identity-sec | identity & security, belief systems, multiple perspectives, assumptions, critical thinking | contemporary | United States | ||
| Summary: Passages to be interpreted -- summary, implications, and responses to concepts of diversity, ambiguity, identity, ideals, values and assumptions, critical thinking, problem-solving. An exercise to explore meaning and value of multiple perspectives; the inherent challenge of ambiguity when valuing diversity; the nature of conflict and possibilities for consensus, compromise | |||||||||
| Source: USC CALIS | |||||||||
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Handout: 0341.doc
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| ID: 341 | |||||||||
| 7 | Identity & Nationalism: Would you sing along? | Continuum - Identity | Case Reading - Other | identity-sec | belief systems, security, foreign policy, terrorism, war, identity, nationalism | contemporary | United States | ||
| Summary: Lyrics provided from two songs to contrast perspectives on identity and nationalism: "The Angry American" by Toby Keith, 2002 (post 9-11) and "Imagine" by John Lennon, 1971 (Vietnam War). Support materials are listed to explore cultural identity and state nationalism. | |||||||||
| Source: Reina Roberts, Venice High School, LAUSD | |||||||||
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Handout: 0396.doc
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Guide: 0396g.doc |.docx | .pdf PowerPoint: .pptx |
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| ID: 396 | |||||||||
| 8 | Identity: a case of multiple personalities? | Concept Map | Think-Pair-Share | identity-sec | culture | contemporary | n/a | ||
| Summary: This activity is a variation of "Cultural Identity" -- reformatted as an optional introduction to the concept of subcultures. Intended for use with "Culture & the iceberg metaphor" to juxtapose the idea of what is visible and invisible about personal identity. | |||||||||
| Source: USC CALIS | |||||||||
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Handout: .doc
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Guide: .doc |0502g.docx | 0502g.pdf PowerPoint: .pptx |
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| ID: 502 | |||||||||
| 9 | Nation Building & Identity | Continuum - Identity | Standard Reference | identity-sec | governance, culture, multi-ethnic society, majority-minority rights, democracy | contemporary | multi-ethnic communities | ||
| Summary: Referred to as "the identity continuum" to explore the relationship between ethnic identity and state or national identity. (Part of HSLC 2006: Iraq) | |||||||||
| Source: USC CALIS | |||||||||
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Handout: 0256.doc
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| ID: 256 | |||||||||
| 10 | NPR: Afghans Confront Sensitive Issue Of Ethnicity | Continuum - Identity | Case Reading - News & Editorials | identity-sec, equal-rts, equal-id | nation building, identity, diversity, ethnicity, demographic data | contemporary | Afghanistan, Asia | ||
| Summary: Report discusses controversy over new ID cards that will embed ethnic identity. Some Afghans argue that "Afghanistan needs to move beyond ethnic divisions and quota-based thinking". Case questions examine: What policies are needed to value diversity while promoting unity? Includes a 4W analysis: What are the Four Worlds of identity & equality in Afghanistan? Also includes an exercise to compare the extent of diversity (ethnic, religious, and language) across six countries (Afghanistan, Brazil, China, India, Israel, US). | |||||||||
| Source: NPR copyright 2013. Sean Carberry, 05-08-2013. Customized transcript by USC CALIS, 2013. Launched with NPR permission as support materials for the High School Case Teaching Initiative. Downloads are for educational use only. | |||||||||
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Handout: 0708.doc
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| ID: 708 | |||||||||
| 11 | NPR: Ban Thwarts 'Year of the Pig' Ads in China | Concept Map | Case Reading - News & Editorials | gvnc-basic, identity-sec | culture, identity, social order, minority rights | contemporary | China | ||
| Summary: Thesis: China?s ban on pig images for the Year of the Pig illustrates complexity of its role as ?an arbiter of harmony.? Includes a 4W analysis: How should society show respect for diversity and identity, especially in the media? | |||||||||
| Source: NPR copyright 2007. Louisa Lim, 02-06-2007. Customized transcript by USC CALIS, 2007. Launched with NPR permission as pilot materials for the High School Case Teaching Initiative. Downloads are for educational use only. | |||||||||
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Handout: 0305.doc
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| ID: 305 | |||||||||
| 12 | NPR: Culture War Rages In Egypt | Continuum - Identity | Case Reading - News & Editorials | identity-sec, equal-rts | culture, nation building, diversity, role of religion | contemporary | Egypt, Middle East, Northern Africa | ||
| Summary: "Culture is supposed to strive and evolve in society, where there are millions of voices, and millions of ideas and backgrounds... [that] help culture to grow." Groups within Egypt "...should be more inclusive ...something no government can control." Case questions include: What should be the role of religion in the new Egyptian government? | |||||||||
| Source: NPR copyright 2013. Merrit Kennedy, 08-07-2013. Customized transcript by USC CALIS, 2013. Launched with NPR permission as pilot materials for the High School Case Teaching Initiative. Downloads are for educational use only. | |||||||||
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Handout: 0161.doc
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| ID: 161 | |||||||||
| 13 | NPR: Economic Ties Bind Nervous Syria to Iran | Concept Map | Case Reading - News & Editorials | identity-sec | security, religious identity, cultrual identity, regional balance of power, regional cold war | contemporary | Iran, Syria, Middle East | ||
| Summary: Thesis: Growing economic ties between Syria and Iran are helping the Syrian economy, but not all Syrians or regional neighbors are excited by such close relations with Iran due to Shiite-Sunni tensions. Part of RIGG - Religion, Identity and Global Governance. Part of Religion, Identity and Global Governance (RIGG) and HSLC 2007: Iran: Building stability in the Middle East | |||||||||
| Source: NPR copyright 2007. Deborah Amos, 01-09-2007. Customized transcript by USC CALIS, 2007. Launched with NPR permission as pilot materials for the High School Case Teaching Initiative. Downloads are for educational use only. | |||||||||
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Handout: 0288.doc
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| ID: 288 | |||||||||
| 14 | NPR: Female Activists a Force in Male-Dominated Gaza | Concept Map | Case Reading - News & Editorials | identity-sec | security, cultural identity, minority rights, ethnic nationalism, self-determination | contemporary | Palestine, Middle East | ||
| Summary: Thesis: Palestinian women are mobilizing both peacefully and violently, and have different secular and religious agendas for change or restoring order. Includes a "word theme" active reading strategy. Part of Religion, Identity and Global Governance (RIGG) and HSLC 2007: Iran: Building stability in the Middle East. | |||||||||
| Source: NPR copyright 2007. Eric Westervelt, 01-05-2007. Customized transcript by USC CALIS, 2007. Launched with NPR permission as pilot materials for the High School Case Teaching Initiative. Downloads are for educational use only. | |||||||||
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Handout: 0294.doc
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| ID: 294 | |||||||||
| 15 | NPR: Film Comedy Highlights Turkish-Kurdish Tensions | Concept Map | Case Reading - News & Editorials | identity-sec | security, ethnic nationalism, racism, cultural identity, role of media, politics of fear | contemporary | Turkey, Middle East | ||
| Summary: Thesis: The Turkish government appears willing to invade Iraq to suppress further independence of Kurdistan in order to pre-empt an uprising by its own Kurdish population. Part of Religion, Identity and Global Governance (RIGG) and HSLC 2007: Iran: Building stability in the Middle East. | |||||||||
| Source: NPR copyright 2007. Ivan Watson, 01-31-2007. Customized transcript by USC CALIS, 2007. Launched with NPR permission as pilot materials for the High School Case Teaching Initiative. Downloads are for educational use only. | |||||||||
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Handout: 0298.doc
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| ID: 298 | |||||||||
| 16 | NPR: Iraq's Sectarian Divide Deepens Amid Syrian Conflict | Continuum - Identity | Case Reading - News & Editorials | identity-sec, equal-rts, loa-war | security, identity, religion, social media, balance of power, regional cold war | contemporary | Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iran | ||
| Summary: Report discusses role of social media: "Once the darling of the Arab uprisings, a place where long-oppressed people were finally free to speak out, sites like Facebook and Twitter are now a place for sectarian hatred." Makes a reference to classic allegory, Plato's den of shadows: "...Plato's Digital Cave, a place where people see shadows, not reality ...these false shadows can be dangerous." Includes custom handout using CIA World Factbook data on religious, ethnic, and language diversity of the four countries named in the report and then provides custom map for Mapping Identity & Leadership. | |||||||||
| Source: NPR copyright 2013. Kelly McEvers, 07-24-2013. Customized transcript by USC CALIS, 2013. Launched with NPR permission as support materials for the High School Case Teaching Initiative. Downloads are for educational use only. | |||||||||
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| ID: 90 | |||||||||
| 17 | NPR: Kurdish Ties Strengthen Across Iraq-Turkey Border | Continuum - Identity | Case Reading - News & Editorials | identity-sec | security, ethnonationalism, religious identity, cultural identity | contemporary | Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Middle East | ||
| Summary: Report concepts include: ethnic nationalism, self-determination, autonomy, federalism. Thesis - Movements toward Kurdish independence are seen as a threat to stability in the Middle East. Part of Religion, Identity and Global Governance (RIGG) and HSLC 2007: Iran: Building stability in the Middle East. | |||||||||
| Source: NPR copyright 2007. Ivan Watson, 10-02-2006. Customized transcript by USC CALIS, 2007. Launched with NPR permission as support materials for the High School Case Teaching Initiative. Downloads are for educational use only. | |||||||||
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Handout: 0289.doc
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| ID: 289 | |||||||||
| 18 | NPR: Sikh Americans Hope To Reduce Hate Crimes With Ad Campaign | Continuum - Identity | Case Reading - News & Editorials | identity-sec, equal-id, democracy & identity | culture, identity, democratic values, assimilation, acculturation | contemporary | United States | ||
| Summary: "We teach our kids the American values go hand-in-hand with the Sikh values - tolerance, religious freedom, gender equality." Report is used with the identity continuum to distinguish levels of ethnic and religious assimilation in a multi-cultural society vs. national identity and ethno-nationalism. What defines American culture? Includes data on world religions. | |||||||||
| Source: NPR copyright 2017. Robert Siegel, 05-02-2017. Customized transcript by USC CALIS, 2017. Launched with NPR permission as support materials for the High School Case Teaching Initiative. Downloads are for educational use only. | |||||||||
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| ID: 890 | |||||||||
| 19 | NPR: Young British Muslims More Political, Survey Finds | Continuum - Identity | Case Reading - News & Editorials | identity-sec | culture, national identity, common culture, foreign policy, changing nature of security | contemporary | United Kingdom, Middle East | ||
| Summary: Thesis: Is British Muslim youth more conservative due to British social policy of multiculturalism or due to foreign policy in the Middle East? Includes concepts: religious identity, social policy, conservative reactions, politics of identity, process of radicalization. Part of Religion, Identity and Global Governance (RIGG) and HSLC 2007: Iran: Building stability in the Middle East | |||||||||
| Source: NPR copyright 2007. Rob Gifford, 01-30-2007. Customized transcript by USC CALIS, 2007. Launched with NPR permission as pilot materials for the High School Case Teaching Initiative. Downloads are for educational use only. | |||||||||
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| ID: 287 | |||||||||
| 20 | Religious Intolerance: Lessons of History | Continuum - Equality | Case Reading - Other | identity-sec | governance, human rights, self-determination, democracy, liberty | 1600s, 1700s, 17th century | United States | ||
| Summary: Lecture notes in narrative form: The story of the first 13 British colonies in North America has many similar themes today. What are the lessons of US history that apply today in the Middle East? Activity highlights long process of the American Experiment - evolving ideas and building institutions, and asks: In terms of stability, why is religious freedom critical to society? | |||||||||
| Source: USC CALIS for Religion, Identity and Global Governance (RIGG) and HSLC 2007. Based on lecture notes by Don LaFraniere, CALIS Teacher Associate, SOCES, LAUSD. | |||||||||
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| ID: 292 | |||||||||