Overview
Discussion One:
Pick 2 sections from Mike Caulfield's book to summarize & share with the class.
The book is available here (
https://pressbooks.pub/webliteracy and there are links to each section (sections are short).
Include graphics if they are helpful.
Discussion Two:
While the "Developed Democracy" is viewed in the West as the ultimate ideal of society, reaching that state is not only difficult to accomplish, it can also be very difficult to maintain.
What do you think will pose the biggest challenge to developed democracies over the coming years? What do you think will be some of the biggest opportunities for democracies to better themselves over the coming years?
Some areas you may look to touch on:
- Demographic shifts
- Intergovernmental systems
- New technologies
- Shifts in respect for democratic institutions
- Welfare systems
Given the inherent political nature of this question, I will remind you all that civility is a requirement for this course. Responses must be respectful.
REMINDER
To receive FULL CREDIT for each weekly discussion board, students must do the following:
- Read posts by other students
- Post 1 substantial response to the question (250-
350 words) - Post 2 substantial responses to other students (minimum of 150 words per response)
- Cite or refer to appropriate sources (authors/articles, etc.) to support points
- Cite any Al tools used
NOTE: If no one in your group has posted yet and you will be offline/unavailable due to work/travel, you may post a SECOND substantial comment INSTEAD of responding to another student. In this case, full credit will be awarded IF your second post EITHER 1) argues the opposite position of your first post OR 2) highlights a different issue than your first post.