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CLASS THREE __Class Three Objectives__: Upon completion of this class, the student will:

1. Describe and explain how different regions of the world evolved differently socio-economically. 2. Explain the rise of certain technologies within certain societies and the concomitant complexity of those societies. 3. Describe the various theories of how a society ends up with technical advantages.

__Class Three Individual Assignments (5-12 hours)__

1. Read Chapter 6-13 in //Guns, Germs, and Steel.//

2. Compile a list of points for discussion from the reading in Diamond’s book. Be prepared to discuss in class and submit your list to the instructor.

3. From what you have read in Chapter 13 of Diamond’s book //Guns, Germs, and Steel//, prepare to write an essay on the following topic: “There’s no idea like one whose time has come.”

You should think about your reaction to the topic, develop a thesis statement, and create an outline of what you will write, including facts, examples, and quotes to substantiate each point. Bring the text and your outline to class. You will only have 30 minutes to write the essay so you must be prepared. The essay must be at least 500 words.

4. Identify the G-8 countries on one of your blank outline maps. Include placement of the Brandt line on your map.

//__Class Three Individual Assessment:__//


 * //Map of G-8 countries (part of Map Portfolio, which is due in Class 7).//
 * //“There is no idea like one whose time has come” essay.//
 * //List of points for discussion//
 * //Active participation in activities and discussions based on the assigned reading.//

__Class Three Study Group Assignments (4 hours)__

1. Using Diamond’s Chapter 10 on “Spacious Skies and Tilted Axes,” reflect as to whether his theory explains the dominance of these countries. In other words, is he right about why these countries have the advantages they have? Prepare a one page summary of your group’s reflections, analysis, and evaluation for submittal to the instructor. 2. Download the most recent G-8 Summit agenda that you can find. Evaluate the downloaded agenda. Are these the topics you think should be discussed? Prepare your own according to priorities your group sets. Be prepared to defend your agenda in class.

//__Class Three Study Group Assessment:__//


 * //One page summary of Chapter 10.//
 * //Defense of G-8 summit agenda.//