Think of “big ideas” learned about hmong culture so far Wed, Dec. 16 Think of “big ideas” learned about hmong culture so far

Objectives 18-19 Discussion Reflection paragraph Study guide Work Time for paper 2

What did you think of the end of the book? Chapters 18-19 What did you think of the end of the book? What does Fadiman conclude ruined Lia’s life? What does it mean to be bilingual and bicultural? What improvements have been made in the medical field to help cultural misunderstandings? Are they successful? Dinner with Bill and Sukey… which is more important, the life or the soul?? What was the purpose of the ceremony in Chapter 19?

20 min Reflection paragraph 1. What did you learn from the book overall? 2. Compare and contrast the Lee’s life in Laos and the United States. In what ways was their new life better or worse than their old life? 3. What do Hmong folktales teach us about their culture? 4. What are the most important aspects of Hmong culture? What do the Hmong consider their most important duties and obligations? How did they affect the Hmong's transition to the United States?

Study guide Use this study guide to prepare for the final exam on Thursday, Jan. 7 This test is your “final” for the class

Work time Use the rest of class to finish your chapter 2 paper. You may print in the library if you are done with permission. DUE FRIDAY!!

Prompt Choices Choose ONE of the following: 1. To what extent is social identity the result of interactions with others? Discuss how contact between different societies can result in new forms of one of the following: Inequality Belief systems Social movements 3. Discuss the contemporary relevance of kinship in one society. 4. Discuss the relationship between moral systems and one of the following: Ethnicity Kinship Power

Anthro I After break: THURSDAY- Spirit Catches You Final TEST Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 14. B -Paper 2 Prompt -Work Day in class -HW: Finish 18-19 15. A 16. B -Discuss 18-19 -End of Book Reflection Parag. -Study Guide -Work on Paper 17. A 18. B -PAPER 2 DUE -Work day for GUIDE After break: THURSDAY- Spirit Catches You Final TEST