What is multiculturalism?
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Norway island massacre Sorry for posting this assingment so late. It's my bad. :oops: Article: 01 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17789206 02 http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/explosion-at-office-of-norwegian-tabloid-newspaper-vg/story-e6frf7lf-1226100159686 Discussion: 1. Is there ...

Q1. Do you think it is hard for most people to say “I don’t know” for things they really have no idea? If so, what are the reasons for them? Q2. Do you have any irrational fears? What are they and what reasons do you think that made them? Q3. Do you think politicians should be given some training b...

Michael-liu 寫:The second point is a good suggestion.

We should get rid of the ego problem and try to correct each other for improvement

The ego issue is exactly what we call "面子問題" in Asian culture.

Especailly we are dealing with language there is no one absolute answer. It's really hard.

We will

Sherry Liao 寫:I got a bad cold and lost my voice. Hope things will get better after a night's sleep. Or I really don't know what to do at tomorrow's online meeting.

Not a problem. We will make it through with you.

Dear ISG mates, There were only two team mates, I and Sherry on line last Sunday. We were talking about how to upgrade our discussion. The three following issues can be drawn at the next meeting: 1.We can resume assignment, but not compulsory? 2.Whether we can have an agreement to response the gramm...

Guys, I'm back. (back from death :ccry: ) My essay about this topic: Too much pride to say I don’t know?? To be a person delivering an impression of being incapable does not seem to be a good idea. A presentation of a man who appears less knowledgeable might be a proof of a brave act. Those who do l...

Dear all, I suggest we can also discuss white lie. That will bring more personally stories. Questions 4 for discussion As soon as the truth(false confession or white lie) is discovered, what's the reponse from everyone involved ? Questions for discussion: 1. Have you ever made a false confession and...

Dear all, I'm glad the ISG (or ISG upgrade 8) ) is reopening. I believe it is a team effort to make this happen. What a blessing this platform will bring our friends and English learning lover together again. Though it seems I will break my word about being able to join you regularly due to so many ...

Discussion questions for today: 0) Background briefing of Egypt events from your point of view. 1) Do you think a state of democracy for a country can turn into a reality overnight? (in a general sense, not necessary in the case of Egypt. 2) Some people say: “Taiwan is the best instance of Chinese r...

This song fit well in the discussion today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Foad9fP-hHY Lyrics: Steer (Verse 1) Feel it falling off like clothing Taste it rolling on your tongue See the lights above you glowing Oh and breathe them deep into your lungs (Bridge 1) It was always simple Not hidden hard Y...

Questions for Discussion: 2. After Carlos knock the cable guy to the ground and entered the cable guy’s house, he saw a poster of the musical “gypsy” on the wall and other things and realized that the cable guy was a gay. Why did the poster of the musical “gypsy” imply that he was a gay? Dear Koope...

Some expressions I think worth learning:

In a strip bar (my favorite part of this episode)
Bree: As you fantasize about this women, do you stop and think how this girl came to be on the runway?

Susan goes head to head with Mrs Huber
Mrs Huber: Let’s not say things we’ll live to regret.

Dear Kat, Please check up my essay. I'll be very happy to correct any error I made. :sun: Dear All, There is a classic novel, Bone , talking about Chinese immigants life in US, and Chinatown in California. http://www.amazon.com/Bone-Fae-Myenne-Ng/dp/1401309534/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=12958362...

[quote="Kooper"]Here is my essay. :sun: Thankfully, I wasn’t brought up in the ways like Amy Chua’s two daughters were. Both being elementary school teachers , my parents showed extraordinary tolerance for my brother’s and my school grades in our childhoods. While I never managed to earn myself a to...