2-6: War in your Words

How would you describe war today? Choose one aspect of war in our society, and then write a vivid and concrete description of that aspect. This description must come from your individual and unique perspective, and it must include both examples and explanations.



Here are some ideas to help you begin thinking, but I encourage you to choose an aspect of your own (not necessary related to these questions):
- How does the news media today portray war? How does this portrayal influence our society and our society's reactions to war? How does it influence your opinions about war?
- How does war today influence soldiers and/or their families and friends.
- How do TV shows and movies today portray war? How does this portrayal influence your perspective of war?
- How do politicians today shape your views of war?

Discuss your ideas in relation to your classmates' posts, but DO NOT repeat your classmates' ideas.

All responses are due by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 20th.

2-5: Blogging about War

Find a current (from 2010 or 2011) blog or article about war; the focus could be on either a present-day war or a past war. Include the blog or article's url so that we can go to the site; include the title of the blog or article; if you use a blog, include the date(s) of the entry or entries you read. Use the following questions to guide your comments:

- What opinions does the writer express?
- What reasons does the writer give for these opinions?
- Do the writer's opinions surprise you? Why or why not?
- What insights does the blog provide into the effects of war on individuals and/ or on society?

All responses are due by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12th.