Brazil+Reactions


 * TODAY'S SCHEDULE: BRAZIL**


 * Thursday, 6 December 2012**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/My+Latest+Tweets
 * IIa. My Latest Tweets**


 * IIb. Saving your wiki page**


 * III. In class today**
 * Reaction #24**

Dom Pedro diamond [thanks to Jonathan] http://wapo.st/11W1tau

Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer dies, aged 104 (Reuters) http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/06/us-brazil-niemeyer-idUSBRE8B501920121206

Rio Times (newspaper) Really dig into this!!! Pick several articles that catch your attention http://riotimesonline.com/

Brazilian Cuisine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_cuisine

Food: Best Feijoada: Bolinha in Sao Paulo http://brazilianguru.com/best-feijoada-bolinha-in-sao-paulo/ http://www.bolinha.com.br/

Go to my wiki page entitled "Brazil Add=ons" Scroll down to the Travel section. Pick two hotels in **Sao Paulo** that catch your interest http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Brazil+Add-ons


 * Tuesday, 4 December 2012**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/My+Latest+Tweets
 * IIa. My Latest Tweets**


 * IIb. Interesting Items**:

Brazil-Portugal relations http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil%E2%80%93Portugal_relations

Frank Sinatra and Bossa Nova [Thanks to Zach Porter] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyfeP4MYX7o


 * III. Homework for (our final class!) Thursday, 6 December**
 * Reaction #24**

Dom Pedro diamond [thanks to Jonathan] http://wapo.st/11W1tau

Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer dies, aged 104 (Reuters) http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/06/us-brazil-niemeyer-idUSBRE8B501920121206

Rio Times (newspaper) Really dig into this!!! Pick several articles that catch your attention http://riotimesonline.com/

Brazilian Cuisine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_cuisine

Food: Best Feijoada: Bolinha in Sao Paulo http://brazilianguru.com/best-feijoada-bolinha-in-sao-paulo/ http://www.bolinha.com.br/

Go to my wiki page entitled "Brazil Add=ons" Scroll down to the Travel section. Pick two hotels in **Sao Paulo** that catch your interest http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Brazil+Add-ons


 * IV. In class today: Reaction #23: Tuesday, 4 December**

Bill Clinton: Brazil No. 1 among rising economies (Reuters) http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/28/us-brazil-clinton-idUSBRE87R0UB20120828

Listen to these 2 clips from my Portuguese language YouTube playlist [Thanks, Kevin!]:

Bible Quotations http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh4W6KAKNAo&list=PLD5F5B2D22FA8BAC6&index=11&feature=plpp_video

Pronunciation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdzMgc5TBYQ&list=PLD5F5B2D22FA8BAC6&index=7&feature=plpp_video

Portuguese New Testament Read 1 Corintios 13 and then one of your favorite passages. http://www.biblegateway.com/versions/index.php?action=getVersionInfo&vid=176

Bossa Nova http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bossa_nova

Forget The Bossa Nova, Brazil Is Now The Country Of Electronic Music http://www.forbes.com/sites/andersonantunes/2012/02/27/forget-the-bossa-nova-brazil-is-now-the-country-of-electronic-music/

Long-Lost Trove of Music Connects Brazil to Its Roots http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/25/arts/music/25braz.html?pagewanted=all

Brazil looks to score overseas football shirt boost http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20527641

Top Brazilian Professional Soccer League [Read the first two introductory paragraphs] [Then scroll halfway down the page and read the section entitled "2012 clubs"] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_A

Go to my wiki page entitled "Brazil Add=ons" http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Brazil+Add-ons Scroll down to the Travel section. Pick two hotels in **Rio** that catch your interest

Rio Times (newspaper) Pick several articles that catch your attention http://riotimesonline.com/


 * Thursday, 29 November 2012**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/My+Latest+Tweets
 * II. My Latest Tweets**


 * III. Homework for our last two class sessions**


 * For those who want to use this weekend to do both remaining reactions, here they are:**


 * A. Reaction #23: Tuesday, 3 December**

Bill Clinton: Brazil No. 1 among rising economies (Reuters) http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/28/us-brazil-clinton-idUSBRE87R0UB20120828

Listen to these 2 clips from my Portuguese language YouTube playlist [Thanks, Kevin!]:

Bible Quotations http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh4W6KAKNAo&list=PLD5F5B2D22FA8BAC6&index=11&feature=plpp_video

Pronunciation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdzMgc5TBYQ&list=PLD5F5B2D22FA8BAC6&index=7&feature=plpp_video

Portuguese New Testament Read 1 Corintios 13 and then one of your favorite passages. http://www.biblegateway.com/versions/index.php?action=getVersionInfo&vid=176

Bossa Nova http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bossa_nova

Forget The Bossa Nova, Brazil Is Now The Country Of Electronic Music http://www.forbes.com/sites/andersonantunes/2012/02/27/forget-the-bossa-nova-brazil-is-now-the-country-of-electronic-music/

Long-Lost Trove of Music Connects Brazil to Its Roots http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/25/arts/music/25braz.html?pagewanted=all

Brazil looks to score overseas football shirt boost http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20527641

Top Brazilian Professional Soccer League [Read the first two introductory paragraphs] [Then scroll halfway down the page and read the section entitled "2012 clubs"] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campeonato_Brasileiro_S%C3%A9rie_A

Go to my wiki page entitled "Brazil Add=ons" http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Brazil+Add-ons Scroll down to the Travel section. Pick two hotels in **Rio** that catch your interest

Rio Times (newspaper) Pick several articles that catch your attention http://riotimesonline.com/


 * B. Reaction #24: Thursday, 6 December**

Brazil’s economy: A bull diminished (Economist) The economy has slowed, but there are still opportunities around http://www.economist.com/node/21555588

Listen to these 2 pronunciation clips from my Portuguese language YouTube playlist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DqUAi5Ya_M&feature=autoplay&list=PLD5F5B2D22FA8BAC6&playnext=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QImaxcPKQeU&feature=autoplay&list=PLD5F5B2D22FA8BAC6&playnext=1

Portuguese New Testament Read 2 more of your favorite passages. http://www.biblegateway.com/versions/index.php?action=getVersionInfo&vid=176

Brazilian Cuisine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_cuisine

Food: Best Feijoada: Bolinha in Sao Paulo http://brazilianguru.com/best-feijoada-bolinha-in-sao-paulo/ http://www.bolinha.com.br/

Go to my wiki page entitled "Brazil Add=ons" Scroll down to the Travel section. Pick two hotels in **Sao Paulo** that catch your interest http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Brazil+Add-ons

Rio Times (newspaper) Pick several articles that catch your attention http://riotimesonline.com/


 * IV. In class today, Thursday, 29 November: One-on-one assessment huddles**


 * V. In class today:** **Reaction #22: Thursday, 29 November**
 * Brazil's Foreign Relations** (with other countries/areas of the world besides the United States)

Mercosur Trade Bloc Admits Venezuela as Full Member (New York Times) []

Brazil's Trade Policy: Seeking Protectionism (Economist) China has become Brazil’s biggest economic partner—and its most difficult one http://www.economist.com/node/21542780?zid=305&ah=417bd5664dc76da5d98af4f7a640fd8a

Why Iran Covets Brazil (Weekly Standard) []

Brazil: Middle East Economic Policy Under the Radar http://globalvoicesonline.org/2012/07/17/brazil-middle-east-economic-policy-under-the-radar/

Brazil Gains in Reaching out to Africa (New York Times) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/08/world/americas/brazil-gains-in-reaching-out-to-africa.html?_r=1


 * Tuesday, 27 November 2012**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/My+Latest+Tweets
 * II. My Latest Tweets**


 * III. In class Thursday: One-on-one huddles to discuss my assessment of your work**

Bring earphones.

You will have things to work on during the class session.

Here's how I have approached my assessment. Please reread this before Thursday.

At the beginning of the semester we covered--in class-- my detailed philosophy on grading. That material--from which I have summarized pertinent items--is on our wiki: http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Grading

So far this semester I have intentionally let you work on your own--sort of like an independent study.

I worked through your wiki page reactions in detail.

I will go over with you individually what I observed about your work and the overall course grade which you have earned thus far.

Remember: the base grade from which we begin is B-/C+. All of the following components either add to or subtract from that base grade.


 * Here are the several components which contribute to your overall semester grade**:


 * Reactions ("A" level) should have the following characteristics**:

Reactions that go beyond just merely reciting what happened. I need to see that you have put yourself into each reaction.

Reactions that are thoughtful and evaluative, not shallow and obvious.

Reactions that are consistently more than the threshold minimum word count (MWF classes: 250 words; TTH classes: 500 words).

Reactions that make connections to other things you are learning.

Reactions that have virtually no mechanical (punctuation, grammar, and spelling) errors.

Reactions that give evidence that your work is not just a first draft.

Reactions that are carefully proofread.


 * Reactions should be timely**:

Reactions should be posted on time (generally within 24 hours for MWF class sessions and on the day of class for TTh sessions) to count.

No credit for any reactions more than a week past due.


 * Look and Feel of Your Wiki Page**:

There should be an attractive "look and feel" both to your reactions individually and to your wiki page as a whole.

a. Correctly titled reactions b. Reaction divided into paragraphs c. Ideally, you should put one space between paragraphs

Visuals: They add to the quality of your page.


 * Absences**:

Excess absences (more than 3 in MWF classes and more than 2 in TTh classes) will push your grade lower.


 * Classroom Contribution**:

This classroom contribution aspect will generally make the difference between an "A/A-" and an "A-/B+" (and so forth).

Student participates //regularly// through comments or questions:

Possible variations

a. No real participation; student does not volunteer at all b. Student answers effectively--only when called upon c. Student answers in an average fashion--only when called upon

Student makes an effort to insure that his/her facial expression and body language demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward our class sessions.

Student does not focus continually on laptop but looks regularly toward me and makes eye contact.

Student does not work on other materials during the class session, either on the laptop or otherwise.


 * IV. Homework for NEXT class session**
 * Reaction #22: 29 November**
 * Brazil's Foreign Relations** (with other countries/areas of the world besides the United States)

Mercosur Trade Bloc Admits Venezuela as Full Member (New York Times) []

Brazil's Trade Policy: Seeking Protectionism (Economist) China has become Brazil’s biggest economic partner—and its most difficult one http://www.economist.com/node/21542780?zid=305&ah=417bd5664dc76da5d98af4f7a640fd8a

Why Iran Covets Brazil (Weekly Standard) []

Brazil: Middle East Economic Policy Under the Radar http://globalvoicesonline.org/2012/07/17/brazil-middle-east-economic-policy-under-the-radar/

Brazil Gains in Reaching out to Africa (New York Times) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/08/world/americas/brazil-gains-in-reaching-out-to-africa.html?_r=1


 * V. In class today, Tuesday, 27 November**


 * Reaction #20: Tuesday, 20 November (U.S.-Brazil relations)**

Inter-American Discord: Brazil and the United States http://www.thedialogue.org/page.cfm?pageID=32&pubID=3115


 * Reaction #21: Tuesday, 27 November (U.S.-Brazil relations/Brazil Military)**

Why U.S. and Brazil Should Take Each Other More Seriously (TIME) http://world.time.com/2012/04/11/the-u-s-and-brazil-why-the-two-leaders-of-the-americas-should-take-each-other-more-seriously/?iid=gs-article-mostpop1/

What is Brazil's Army For? http://www.economist.com/blogs/americasview/2010/09/brazils_military


 * Thursday, 15 November**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/My+Latest+Tweets
 * II. My Latest Tweets**


 * III. Homework for NEXT TWO class sessions**


 * A. Reaction #20: Tuesday, 20 November (U.S.-Brazil relations)**
 * Virtual Class [NOTE: 750 words for this reaction]**

Inter-American Discord: Brazil and the United States http://www.thedialogue.org/page.cfm?pageID=32&pubID=3115


 * B. No Reaction Due: Thursday, 22 November (Thanksgiving)**


 * C. Reaction #21: Tuesday, 27 November (U.S.-Brazil relations/Brazil Military)**
 * [back to normal 500 word reaction]**

U.S. State Department Background Notes: U. S. Relations with Brazil http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35640.htm

Why U.S. and Brazil Should Take Each Other More Seriously (TIME) http://world.time.com/2012/04/11/the-u-s-and-brazil-why-the-two-leaders-of-the-americas-should-take-each-other-more-seriously/?iid=gs-article-mostpop1/

Airplanes and Mind Games; Analyzing Recent Events in Brazilian-U.S. Security Relations (Brazil portal) http://brazilportal.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/in-the-spotlight-airplanes-and-mind-games-analyzing-recent-events-in-brazilian-u-s-security-relations/

What is Brazil's Army For? http://www.economist.com/blogs/americasview/2010/09/brazils_military


 * IV. In Class Today: Thursday, 15 November**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Brazil+Add-ons
 * Brazil Add-Ons [not part of reaction assignment!!]**

a. Check out what I have placed on this Brazil Add-Ons page.

b. Let's look first at the material on **Brazil's political system**:

Brazilian Politics stands in the way of reforms http://brazilianbubble.com/opinion-brazilian-politics-stands-in-the-way-of-reforms/

Politics of Brazil http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Brazil

List of Brazilian Political Parties http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_parties_in_Brazil

c. Then let's spend a few minutes on **Brazilian Portuguese**:

My Portuguese language YouTube playlist http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD5F5B2D22FA8BAC6

Portuguese New Testament http://www.biblegateway.com/versions/index.php?action=getVersionInfo&vid=176 Mark chapter 1 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Marcos+1&version=VFL


 * Reaction #19: Thursday, 15 November (Politics: Rousseff administration)**

Dilma Rousseff profile (BBC News) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-11446466

President Rousseff’s Decades-Old Torture Detailed (New York Times) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/05/world/americas/president-rousseffs-decades-old-torture-detailed.html?_r=1&ref=global-home&pagewanted=all

Brazilian Politics: Dilma Rousseff Coming Into Her Own (Economist) http://www.economist.com/node/21547856?zid=305&ah=417bd5664dc76da5d98af4f7a640fd8a

Brazil's Dilma Rousseff steers a steady course (BBC News) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-radio-and-tv-19640346


 * Tuesday, 13 November**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/My+Latest+Tweets
 * II. My Latest Tweets**


 * III. Homework for NEXT class session on Thursday, 15 November**
 * Reaction #19: 15 November (Politics: Rousseff administration)**

Dilma Rousseff profile (BBC News) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-11446466

President Rousseff’s Decades-Old Torture Detailed (New York Times) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/05/world/americas/president-rousseffs-decades-old-torture-detailed.html?_r=1&ref=global-home&pagewanted=all

Brazilian Politics: Dilma Rousseff Coming Into Her Own (Economist) http://www.economist.com/node/21547856?zid=305&ah=417bd5664dc76da5d98af4f7a640fd8a

Brazil's Dilma Rousseff steers a steady course (BBC News) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-radio-and-tv-19640346

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/13/world/americas/ex-brazilian-presidential-aide-sentenced-in-vote-buying-plot.html?ref=global-home
 * News Note**: A Former Brazilian Presidential Aide Gets 10 Years in Vote-Buying Scheme (NY Times)


 * IV. In Class Today: Tuesday, 13 November**
 * Reaction #18: Tuesday, 13 November (Politics: Lula administration)**

Lula Administration http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luiz_In%C3%A1cio_Lula_da_Silva

Lula Profile (BBC News) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/5346744.stm

In Brazil’s Trial of the Century, Lula’s Reputation Is at Stake (Newsweek) http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2012/08/26/in-brazil-s-trial-of-the-century-lula-s-reputation-is-at-stake.html

In Brazil, An Ex-President Makes an Unhappy Return to the Spotlight (TIME) []

What Lula Did Next (Economist) http://www.economist.com/blogs/americasview/2012/06/brazilian-politics?zid=305&ah=417bd5664dc76da5d98af4f7a640fd8a

Brazil absorbs revelations that its nasty past isn’t so bygone (Brazil portal) http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-28/brazil-absorbs-revelations-that-its-nasty-past-isn-t-so-bygone.html

Brazil's truth commission faces delicate task (BBC) []

Brazil to charge army officer over military rule abuses (BBC News) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-17371865


 * Thursday, 8 November**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/My+Latest+Tweets
 * II. My Latest Tweets**


 * III. Homework for NEXT class session on Tuesday, 13 November**
 * Reaction #18: Tuesday, 13 November (Politics: Lula administration)**

Lula Administration http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luiz_In%C3%A1cio_Lula_da_Silva

Lula Profile (BBC News) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/5346744.stm

In Brazil’s Trial of the Century, Lula’s Reputation Is at Stake (Newsweek) http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2012/08/26/in-brazil-s-trial-of-the-century-lula-s-reputation-is-at-stake.html

In Brazil, An Ex-President Makes an Unhappy Return to the Spotlight (TIME) []

What Lula Did Next (Economist) http://www.economist.com/blogs/americasview/2012/06/brazilian-politics?zid=305&ah=417bd5664dc76da5d98af4f7a640fd8a

Brazil absorbs revelations that its nasty past isn’t so bygone (Brazil portal) http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-28/brazil-absorbs-revelations-that-its-nasty-past-isn-t-so-bygone.html

Brazil's truth commission faces delicate task (BBC) []

Brazil to charge army officer over military rule abuses (BBC News) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-17371865


 * IV. In Class today**
 * Reaction #17: Thursday, 8 November (Education)**

How a Scottish school blogger helped reform a Brazilian school (BBC) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-19471972

Booming Brazil held back by education gap (BBC News) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-19734977

University Race Quotes Row in Brazil (BBC) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8285350.stm

Brazil Enacts Affirmative Action Law for Universities (New York Times) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/31/world/americas/brazil-enacts-affirmative-action-law-for-universities.html?_r=1&ref=americas

Higher education in Brazil: The mortarboard boom (Economist) http://www.economist.com/node/21562955?zid=305&ah=417bd5664dc76da5d98af4f7a640fd8a

Education in Brazil: Studying the World (Economist) http://www.economist.com/node/21550306?zid=305&ah=417bd5664dc76da5d98af4f7a640fd8a

Brazil: Federal higher education at risk (Inside Higher Ed) http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/world-view/brazil-federal-higher-education-risk

A Two-Step Invasion of Brazilian Energy [Forro dancing] (New York Times) [| http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/13/arts/music/forro-events-at-lincoln-center-and-brasil-summerfest.html?ref=global-home&pagewanted=all]

Forro by Luiz Gonzaga http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7m1P_ci7Tc

Kleber Mendonça Filho Directs ‘Neighboring Sounds’ (New York Times) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/19/movies/kleber-mendonca-filho-directs-neighboring-sounds.html?hpw&pagewanted=all


 * Tuesday, 6 November**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/My+Latest+Tweets
 * II. My Latest Tweets**


 * III. Homework for NEXT class session on Thursday, 8 November**
 * Reaction #17: 8 November (Education)**

How a Scottish school blogger helped reform a Brazilian school (BBC) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-19471972

Booming Brazil held back by education gap (BBC News) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-19734977

University Race Quotes Row in Brazil (BBC) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8285350.stm

Brazil Enacts Affirmative Action Law for Universities (New York Times) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/31/world/americas/brazil-enacts-affirmative-action-law-for-universities.html?_r=1&ref=americas

Higher education in Brazil: The mortarboard boom (Economist) http://www.economist.com/node/21562955?zid=305&ah=417bd5664dc76da5d98af4f7a640fd8a

Education in Brazil: Studying the World (Economist) http://www.economist.com/node/21550306?zid=305&ah=417bd5664dc76da5d98af4f7a640fd8a

Brazil: Federal higher education at risk (Inside Higher Ed) http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/world-view/brazil-federal-higher-education-risk

A Two-Step Invasion of Brazilian Energy [Forro dancing] (New York Times) [| http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/13/arts/music/forro-events-at-lincoln-center-and-brasil-summerfest.html?ref=global-home&pagewanted=all]

Kleber Mendonça Filho Directs ‘Neighboring Sounds’ (New York Times) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/19/movies/kleber-mendonca-filho-directs-neighboring-sounds.html?hpw&pagewanted=all


 * Several special items for today:**

BBC News - Brazil sniffer dog 'under threat' from Rio drugs gangs http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-20152535

Drug Tunnel To Sao Paulo University Discovered By Police In Brazil (Thanks, Daniela) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/01/drug-tunnel-brazil_n_2058713.html

BBC News - Tens of thousands attend opening of Brazil's 'biggest' church http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-20204164


 * IV. In Class today, Tuesday, 6 November: Reaction #16 (Religion)**

20,000 Brazilians Gather for Huge Gospel Music Festival (Christian Post) http://www.christianpost.com/news/20000-brazilians-gather-for-huge-gospel-music-festival-64716/

Half of Brazil's Population to be Evangelical Christian by 2020 (Christian Post) http://www.christianpost.com/news/half-of-brazils-population-to-be-evangelical-christian-by-2020-49071/

Brazil's Evangelicals Make Voting Bloc Debut (Christianity Today) http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/novemberweb-only/53-21.0.html

Jesus March in Brazil (Christianity Today) http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/august/1.16.html

Brazilian evangelicals will be ready when nation hosts 2014 World Cup (Christianity Today) http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/julyweb-only/38-31.0.html http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/julyweb-only/38-31.0.html?start=2

'Keep God out of football' - Fifa tells Brazil's soccer superstars (Daily Mail) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1199121/Brazils-football-superstars-told-Keep-faith-football.html

Brazil Becomes Second-Largest Christian Missionary Exporter in the World (Christian Post) http://www.christianpost.com/news/brazil-becomes-second-largest-christian-missionary-exporter-in-the-world-70079/


 * Thursday, 1 November**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/My+Latest+Tweets
 * II. My Latest Tweets**


 * III. Homework for NEXT class session on Tuesday, 6 November**
 * Reaction #16: Tuesday, 6 November (Religion)**

20,000 Brazilians Gather for Huge Gospel Music Festival (Christian Post) http://www.christianpost.com/news/20000-brazilians-gather-for-huge-gospel-music-festival-64716/

Half of Brazil's Population to be Evangelical Christian by 2020 (Christian Post) http://www.christianpost.com/news/half-of-brazils-population-to-be-evangelical-christian-by-2020-49071/

Brazil's Evangelicals Make Voting Bloc Debut (Christianity Today) http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/novemberweb-only/53-21.0.html

Jesus March in Brazil (Christianity Today) http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/august/1.16.html

Brazilian evangelicals will be ready when nation hosts 2014 World Cup (Christianity Today) http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/julyweb-only/38-31.0.html http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/julyweb-only/38-31.0.html?start=2

'Keep God out of football' - Fifa tells Brazil's soccer superstars (Daily Mail) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1199121/Brazils-football-superstars-told-Keep-faith-football.html

Brazil Becomes Second-Largest Christian Missionary Exporter in the World (Christian Post) http://www.christianpost.com/news/brazil-becomes-second-largest-christian-missionary-exporter-in-the-world-70079/


 * IV. In Class today: Reaction #15 (Religion)**

Overview http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Brazil

Brazil's Catholic Priests Use Song and Dance To Stem Catholic Church's Decline (Washington Post) http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A51511-2005Apr13.html

Father Marcelo Rossi http://bit.ly/X32qhf http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcelo_Rossi http://www.padremarcelorossi.com.br/

Dutch soccer player [Wesley Sneijder] who scored winning goal against Brazil [in 2010 World Cup] is Catholic convert (Catholic News Agency) http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/dutch-soccer-player-who-scored-winning-goal-against-brazil-is-catholic-convert/

Rising Protestant tide sweeps Catholic Brazil [this is good] (Reuters) http://www.reuters.com/article/2007/05/03/us-brazil-pope-religion-idUSN3023920920070503


 * Tuesday, 30 October**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/My+Latest+Tweets
 * II. My Latest Tweets**


 * III. Homework for NEXT class session on Thursday, 1 November**
 * Reaction #15: 1 November (Religion)**

Overview http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Brazil

Brazil's Catholic Priests Use Song and Dance To Stem Catholic Church's Decline (Washington Post) http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A51511-2005Apr13.html

How the Catholic church is faring in the world’s biggest Catholic country (Economist) http://www.economist.com/node/13652086

Dutch soccer player [Wesley Sneijder] who scored winning goal against Brazil [in 2010 World Cup] is Catholic convert (Catholic News Agency) http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/dutch-soccer-player-who-scored-winning-goal-against-brazil-is-catholic-convert/

Evangelical Population Explodes in Brazil as Catholic Church Shows Signs of Decline (Christian Post) http://www.christianpost.com/news/evangelical-population-explodes-in-brazil-as-catholic-church-shows-signs-of-decline-77470/

Rising Protestant tide sweeps Catholic Brazil [this is good] (Reuters) http://www.reuters.com/article/2007/05/03/us-brazil-pope-religion-idUSN3023920920070503

Big Rise in Number of Evangelicals in Brazil; Catholics Decrease Significantly (Christian Post) http://www.christianpost.com/news/big-rise-in-number-of-evangelicals-in-brazil-catholics-decrease-significantly-54565/


 * IV. In Class today**: Tuesday, 30 October
 * Reaction #14: Tuesday, 30 October**

Now hiring: Brazil wants more foreign professionals (Reuters) http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/24/us-brazil-immigration-idUSBRE87N0S720120824

Homeland beckons for UK's Brazilians (BBC) []

Brazilians Giving Up Their American Dream (New York Times) http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/04/nyregion/04brazilians.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all

Article: Brazil's gringo problem: its borders (Reuters) http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/13/us-brazil-borders-idUSBRE83C0KB20120413

Gauchos http://www.brazil.org.za/gauchos.html#.UIPvBoY9WSp

As Pope heads to Brazil, rival theology persists (New York Times) http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/07/world/americas/07iht-07theology.5593324.html?pagewanted=all

Taming the Liberation Theologians (TIME) http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,141037,00.html


 * Thursday, 25 October**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/My+Latest+Tweets
 * II. My Latest Tweets**


 * III. Homework for NEXT class session on Tuesday, 30 October**
 * Reaction #14: Tuesday, 30 October**

Now hiring: Brazil wants more foreign professionals (Reuters) http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/24/us-brazil-immigration-idUSBRE87N0S720120824

Homeland beckons for UK's Brazilians (BBC) []

Brazilians Giving Up Their American Dream (New York Times) http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/04/nyregion/04brazilians.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all

Article: Brazil's gringo problem: its borders (Reuters) http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/13/us-brazil-borders-idUSBRE83C0KB20120413

Gauchos http://www.brazil.org.za/gauchos.html#.UIPvBoY9WSp

As Pope heads to Brazil, rival theology persists (New York Times) http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/07/world/americas/07iht-07theology.5593324.html?pagewanted=all

Taming the Liberation Theologians (TIME) http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,141037,00.html


 * IV. In Class today**: Thursday, 25 October
 * Reaction #13: Thursday, 25 October**

Rio's drug war (The Big Picture, Boston Globe) http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/11/rios_drug_war.html

Organized Crime in Brazil (Economist) http://www.economist.com/node/17627963

Batman helps police tackle crime in Brazil (Telegraph) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/9152535/Batman-helps-police-tackle-crime-in-Brazil.html

Zumbi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zumbi

Cathedral of Brasilia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_Bras%C3%ADlia

Oscar Niemeyer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Niemeyer

Study Abroad: Rio http://www.ciee.org/study-abroad/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/liberal-arts/

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontif%C3%ADcia_Universidade_Cat%C3%B3lica_do_Rio_de_Janeiro http://www.puc-rio.br/english/


 * Tuesday, 23 October**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/My+Latest+Tweets
 * II. My Latest Tweets**


 * III. Homework for NEXT class session on Thursday, 25 October**
 * Reaction #13: 25 October (Crime/Various)**

Organized Crime in Brazil (Economist) http://www.economist.com/node/17627963

Rio's drug war (The Big Picture, Boston Globe) http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/11/rios_drug_war.html

Batman helps police tackle crime in Brazil (Telegraph) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/9152535/Batman-helps-police-tackle-crime-in-Brazil.html

Zumbi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zumbi

Cathedral of Brasilia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_Bras%C3%ADlia

Oscar Niemeyer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Niemeyer


 * Study Abroad**

http://www.ciee.org/study-abroad/
 * Ciee**


 * Rio**

CIEE http://www.ciee.org/study-abroad/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/liberal-arts/

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontif%C3%ADcia_Universidade_Cat%C3%B3lica_do_Rio_de_Janeiro http://www.puc-rio.br/english/


 * Sao Paulo**

CIEE http://www.ciee.org/study-abroad/brazil/sao-paulo/liberal-arts/

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontif%C3%ADcia_Universidade_Cat%C3%B3lica_de_S%C3%A3o_Paulo http://www.pucsp.br/


 * IV. In Class today**
 * Reaction #12 Racial issues**

Brazil's Racial Democracy (BBC News) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/719134.stm

BBC Delves into Brazilians' Roots (BBC News) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6284806.stm

PBS Wide Angle: Brazil in Black and White http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/episodes/brazil-in-black-and-white/introduction/965/

Discrimination (PBS Wide Angle) http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/lessons/brazil-in-black-and-white/discrimination-and-affirmative-action-in-brazil/4323/

Handbook: Capoeira (PBS Wide Angle) http://ec2-75-101-149-73.compute-1.amazonaws.com/wnet/wideangle/episodes/brazil-in-black-and-white/handbook-capoeira/2108/

Brazil 2010 Census shows changing racial balance (BBC News) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-15766840

Race in Brazil: Affirming a divide (Economist) []

Brazil's Racial Identity Challenge - Room for Debate (New York Times) Click on and read each [they are all brief!] of the 8 debaters' positions []


 * Thursday, 20 October**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/My+Latest+Tweets
 * II. My Latest Tweets**


 * III. Homework for NEXT class session on Tuesday, 23 October**
 * Reaction #12 Racial issues**

Brazil's Racial Democracy (BBC News) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/719134.stm

BBC Delves into Brazilians' Roots (BBC News) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6284806.stm

PBS Wide Angle: Brazil in Black and White http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/episodes/brazil-in-black-and-white/introduction/965/

Discrimination (PBS Wide Angle) http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/lessons/brazil-in-black-and-white/discrimination-and-affirmative-action-in-brazil/4323/

Handbook: Capoeira (PBS Wide Angle) http://ec2-75-101-149-73.compute-1.amazonaws.com/wnet/wideangle/episodes/brazil-in-black-and-white/handbook-capoeira/2108/

Brazil 2010 Census shows changing racial balance (BBC News) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-15766840

Race in Brazil: Affirming a divide (Economist) []

Brazil's Racial Identity Challenge - Room for Debate (New York Times) Click on and read each [they are all brief!] of the 8 debaters' positions []


 * IV. In Class today**
 * Reaction #11**


 * The Movement for Independence (1807-1825)**

Napoleon invaded Portugal in 1807 [Events have consequences, sometimes unintended] [compare to German invasions in WWII and the effect on colonies of Britain, Dutch, and French]

Why Was Brazil Different? The Contexts of Independence (Council on Foreign Relations) Read just the introductory paragraph http://www.cfr.org/americas/why-brazil-different-contexts-independence/p3747

The Movement for Independence (US and Brazil exhibition, Library of Congress) http://international.loc.gov/intldl/brhtml/br-1/br-1-4.html#track1 (Library of Congress)

"Independence or Death" (US and Brazil exhibition, Library of Congress) http://international.loc.gov/intldl/brhtml/br-1/br-1-4-5.html#track1

Thomas Jefferson's Letters on Brazilian Independence (US and Brazil exhibition, Library of Congress) http://international.loc.gov/intldl/brhtml/br-1/br-1-4-8.html#track1


 * The Imperial Period**

The Imperial Period (US and Brazil exhibition, Library of Congress) Focus particularly on the end of slavery http://international.loc.gov/intldl/brhtml/br-1/br-1-5.html#track1


 * Military Rule (1964-1985)**

Brazilian Military Government (1964-1985) Read the first 4 paragraphs (down to "Contents") http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_military_government


 * City Study:**

Brazil map [Where are Florianopolis and Porto Alegre located?] http://i.infoplease.com/images/mbrazil.gif

[For each city, read the Intro paragraphs and the sections entitled Understand, See, Do, Buy, Eat]

Florianopolis http://wikitravel.org/en/Florianopolis

Porto Alegre http://wikitravel.org/en/Porto_Alegre


 * Tuesday, 16 October**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/My+Latest+Tweets
 * II. My Latest Tweets**


 * III. Homework for NEXT class session on Thursday, 18 October**
 * Reaction #11: 18 October (History of Brazil)**


 * The Movement for Independence (1807-1825)**

Napoleon invaded Portugal in 1807 [Events have consequences, sometimes unintended] [compare to German invasions in WWII and the effect on colonies of Britain, Dutch, and French]

Why Was Brazil Different? The Contexts of Independence (Council on Foreign Relations) Read just the introductory paragraph http://www.cfr.org/americas/why-brazil-different-contexts-independence/p3747

The Movement for Independence (US and Brazil exhibition, Library of Congress) http://international.loc.gov/intldl/brhtml/br-1/br-1-4.html#track1 (Library of Congress)

"Independence or Death" (US and Brazil exhibition, Library of Congress) http://international.loc.gov/intldl/brhtml/br-1/br-1-4-5.html#track1

Thomas Jefferson's Letters on Brazilian Independence (US and Brazil exhibition, Library of Congress) http://international.loc.gov/intldl/brhtml/br-1/br-1-4-8.html#track1


 * The Imperial Period**

The Imperial Period (US and Brazil exhibition, Library of Congress) Focus particularly on the end of slavery http://international.loc.gov/intldl/brhtml/br-1/br-1-5.html#track1


 * Military Rule (1964-1985)**

Brazilian Military Government (1964-1985) Read the first 4 paragraphs (down to "Contents") http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_military_government


 * City Study:**

Brazil map [Where are Florianopolis and Porto Alegre located?] http://i.infoplease.com/images/mbrazil.gif

[For each city, read the Intro paragraphs and the sections entitled Understand, See, Do, Buy, Eat]

Florianopolis http://wikitravel.org/en/Florianopolis

Porto Alegre http://wikitravel.org/en/Porto_Alegre


 * IV. Material for IN CLASS today (16 October)**
 * Reaction #10 History of Brazil**


 * The Colonial Period (1500-1815)**

Colonial Brazil http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_Brazil

Colonial Period (US and Brazil exhibition, Library of Congress) http://international.loc.gov/intldl/brhtml/br-1/br-1-3.html#track1


 * Jesuit Missions**

The Mission: The Film and Its Music http://chnm.gmu.edu/worldhistorysources/d/268/whm.html


 * Slavery**

Map of the African Slave Trade []

Triangular Trade System http://images.classwell.com/mcd_xhtml_ebooks/2005_world_history/images/mcd_awh2005_0618376798_p568_f1.jpg

Slavery (US and Brazil exhibition, Library of Congress) http://international.loc.gov/intldl/brhtml/br-1/br-1-3-1.html#track1

Palmares and Slave Resistance (US and Brazil exhibition, Library of Congress) http://international.loc.gov/intldl/brhtml/br-1/br-1-3-2.html#track1


 * City study:**

Brazil map [Where is Belo Horizonte located?] http://i.infoplease.com/images/mbrazil.gif

[Read the Intro paragraphs and the sections entitled Understand, See, Do, Buy, Eat]

Belo Horizonte http://wikitravel.org/en/Belo_Horizonte


 * Thursday, 11 October**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/My+Latest+Tweets
 * II. My Latest Tweets**


 * III. Homework for NEXT class session on Tuesday, 16 October**
 * Reaction #10: 16 October (History of Brazil)**


 * The Colonial Period (1500-1815)**

Colonial Brazil http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_Brazil

Colonial Period (US and Brazil exhibition, Library of Congress) http://international.loc.gov/intldl/brhtml/br-1/br-1-3.html#track1


 * Jesuit Missions**

The Mission: The Film and Its Music http://chnm.gmu.edu/worldhistorysources/d/268/whm.html


 * Slavery**

Slavery (US and Brazil exhibition, Library of Congress) http://international.loc.gov/intldl/brhtml/br-1/br-1-3-1.html#track1

Palmares and Slave Resistance (US and Brazil exhibition, Library of Congress) http://international.loc.gov/intldl/brhtml/br-1/br-1-3-2.html#track1


 * City study:**

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">Brazil map [Where are Belo Horizonte and Ouro Preto located?] http://i.infoplease.com/images/mbrazil.gif

[For each city, read the Intro paragraphs and the sections entitled Understand, See, Do, Buy, Eat]

Belo Horizonte http://wikitravel.org/en/Belo_Horizonte

Ouro Preto http://wikitravel.org/en/Ouro_Pret


 * IV. Material for IN CLASS today (11 October)**
 * Reaction #9 History of Brazil**

1) Born in Blood and Fire: A Concise History of Latin America (Norton) Concentrate on the first paragraph []

2) The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) http://geography.about.com/library/weekly/aa112999a.htm

3) Vasco Da Gama (BBC History) []

4) Pedro Cabral []

5) City Study: <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">Fortaleza, Natal, and Recife

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">Brazil map [Where are Fortaleza, Natal, and Recife located?] http://i.infoplease.com/images/mbrazil.gif

[For each city, read the Intro paragraphs as well as the sections entitled Understand, See, Do, Buy, Eat]

a) Fortaleza http://wikitravel.org/en/Fortaleza b) Natal http://wikitravel.org/en/Natal c) Recife http://wikitravel.org/en/Recife


 * Tuesday, 9 October**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**


 * II. Homework for NEXT class session on Thursday, 11 October**
 * Reaction #9**

1) Born in Blood and Fire: A Concise History of Latin America (Norton) Concentrate on the first paragraph []

2) The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) http://geography.about.com/library/weekly/aa112999a.htm

3) Vasco Da Gama (BBC History) []

4) Pedro Cabral []

5) City Study: <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">Fortaleza, Natal, and Recife

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">Brazil map [Where are Fortaleza, Natal, and Recife located?] http://i.infoplease.com/images/mbrazil.gif

[For each city, read the Intro paragraphs as well as the sections entitled Understand, See, Do, Buy, Eat]

a) Fortaleza http://wikitravel.org/en/Fortaleza

b) Natal http://wikitravel.org/en/Natal

c) Recife http://wikitravel.org/en/Recife


 * III. Material for IN CLASS TODAY (Tuesday, 9 October)**
 * Reaction #8: Portuguese Exploration**

When Portugal Ruled the Seas (Smithsonian) http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/portugal_exhibit.html?c=y&story=fullstory

Encompassing the Globe: Portugal and the World in the 16th and 17th Centuries (Smithsonian) Work through each section at the top of the screen: Introduction, Age of Discovery, Indian Ocean, Africa, China, Japan, Brazil http://www.asia.si.edu/encompassingtheglobe/default.htm

The Atlantic Islands []

Sea Route to India []


 * Thursday, 4 October**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**


 * Hat tip to Edward Telarroja:**

Kaka back to his best http://soccernet.espn.go.com/blog/_/name/realmadrid/id/236?cc=5901


 * II. Homework for NEXT class session on Tuesday, 9 October**
 * Reaction #8: Portuguese Exploration**

When Portugal Ruled the Seas (Smithsonian) http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/portugal_exhibit.html?c=y&story=fullstory

Encompassing the Globe: Portugal and the World in the 16th and 17th Centuries (Smithsonian) Work through each section at the top of the screen: Introduction, Age of Discovery, Indian Ocean, Africa, China, Japan, Brazil http://www.asia.si.edu/encompassingtheglobe/default.htm

The Atlantic Islands []

Sea Route to India []


 * III. Material for IN CLASS TODAY: Thursday, 4 October**
 * Reaction #7: 4 October (Carnival)**

Brazil's Top 10 Carnivals (Lonely Planet) http://www.lonelyplanet.com/brazil/travel-tips-and-articles/68292

Rio Carnival 2013 Guide http://www.rio-carnival.net/

Brazil Carnival 2012 (Sacramento Bee Photo Blog) Pictures are not numbered http://blogs.sacbee.com/photos/2012/02/brazil-carnival-2012.html

Carnival 2012 (Boston Globe Photo Blog) http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/02/carnival_2012.html

IV. **My Dear Students**: The following material is a reminder to myself. **No need to do this as part of your reaction**!!!!

Brazilian Carnival http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_Carnival

Everything is Possible: Street Carnival in Rio de Janeiro http://www.soundsandcolours.com/articles/brazil/everything-is-possible-street-carnival-in-rio-de-janeiro/

Samba Parade http://www.rio-carnival.net/samba_parade/samba_parade.php

Sambodromo http://www.rio-carnival.net/sambodromo/sambodromo.php

Samba School http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samba_school

Samba Schools http://www.rio-carnival.net/samba-school/samba-schools-rio-de-janeiro.php

Samba School in Los Angeles http://www.casadosamba.com/mila.php

Samba Songs http://www.rio-carnival.net/samba-school/samba-songs.php

Batucada http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batucada


 * Tuesday, 2 October**


 * I. Prayer/Attendance**


 * Thanks to several of you for the following:**

The Mission (1986 film) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mission_(1986_film)
 * a) Doug:**

The Mission: The Film and Its Music http://chnm.gmu.edu/worldhistorysources/d/268/whm.html

The Mission - Lesson Plan - Jesuits, South America; Guarani Indians http://www.teachwithmovies.org/guides/mission.html

World Military Strength Comparison http://www.globalfirepower.com/countries-comparison-detail.asp
 * b) Dustin:**

Full Episode: Brazil: A Racial Paradise? http://www.pbs.org/wnet/black-in-latin-america/featured/black-in-latin-america-full-episode-brazil-a-racial-paradise/224/#.UGIBH05ZNTo.gmail
 * c) Michelle:**

Brazil in World War Two http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_Expeditionary_Force
 * d) Ayrin:**

EIAL VI2 - Brazil and World War II: The Forgotten Ally.What did you do in the war, Zé Carioca? http://www.tau.ac.il/eial/VI_2/mccann.htm


 * Several items of interest since we last met:**

BBC News - The beautiful Brazilian beaches plagued by shark attacks http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-radio-and-tv-19720455

BBC News - In pictures: Brazil's street food http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-radio-and-tv-19699953

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Grading
 * II. Let's go over the Grading memo**


 * III. Homework for NEXT class session on Thursday, 4 October**
 * Reaction #7: 4 October (Carnival)**

Brazil's Top 10 Carnivals (Lonely Planet) http://www.lonelyplanet.com/brazil/travel-tips-and-articles/68292

Rio Carnival 2013 Guide http://www.rio-carnival.net/

Brazil Carnival 2012 (Sacramento Bee Photo Blog) Pictures are not numbered http://blogs.sacbee.com/photos/2012/02/brazil-carnival-2012.html

Carnival 2012 (Boston Globe Photo Blog) http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/02/carnival_2012.html


 * IV. Material for IN CLASS TODAY: Tuesday, 2 October**
 * Reaction #6: Tuesday, 2 October (Brazilian Cities)**

Pick several articles from this overview page http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/central-and-south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/overview.html
 * Rio de Janeiro**

Rio Map http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/central-and-south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/maps.html

Introduction to Rio http://travel.nytimes.com/frommers/travel/guides/central-and-south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/frm_rio-de-jan_2845010001.html Beaches http://travel.nytimes.com/frommers/travel/guides/central-and-south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/frm_rio-de-jan_2845020389.html Organized tours http://travel.nytimes.com/frommers/travel/guides/central-and-south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/frm_rio-de-jan_2845010019.html Neighborhoods Worth a Visit http://travel.nytimes.com/frommers/travel/guides/central-and-south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/frm_rio-de-jan_2845021098.html Suggested Itineraries http://travel.nytimes.com/frommers/travel/guides/central-and-south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/frm_rio-de-jan_2845010007.html

Song: Girl from Ipanema The Girl From Ipanema Turns 50 http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jul/20/the-girl-from-ipanema-turns-50/?page=all

Maracana Soccer Stadium http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maracan%C3%A3_%28stadium%29

Rio (Wikitravel) [Beside the Intro paragraphs, check out the sections entitled Understand, See, Do, Buy, Eat, Drink, Sleep] http://wikitravel.org/en/Rio_de_Janeiro


 * Brasilia**

Brasilia (Wikitravel) [Beside the Intro paragraphs, check out the sections entitled Understand, See, Do, Buy, Eat, Drink, Sleep] http://wikitravel.org/en/Brasilia

BBC News - In pictures: Brasilia's bold buildings http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-radio-and-tv-19750621


 * Sao Paulo**

Sao Paulo (Wikitravel) [Beside the Intro paragraphs, check out the sections entitled Understand, See, Do, Buy, Eat, Drink, Sleep] http://wikitravel.org/en/S%C3%A3o_Paulo

BBC News - Sao Paulo: A city with 180km traffic jams http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19660765


 * Salvador**

Salvador (Wikitravel) [Beside the Intro paragraphs, check out the sections entitled Understand, See, Do, Buy, Eat, Drink, Sleep] http://wikitravel.org/en/Salvador


 * Thursday, 27 September**


 * I. Prayer, Attendance**

[This is for homework but not part of the required reaction.] Scan my wiki page on Grading. We will go over it in class Tuesday. http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Grading
 * IIA. Homework for Next Class Session: Tuesday, 2 October**
 * Grading**


 * IIB. Homework for Next Class Session: Tuesday, 2 October**
 * Reaction #6: Tuesday, 2 October (Brazilian Cities)**

Pick several articles from this overview page http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/central-and-south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/overview.html
 * Rio de Janeiro**

Rio Map http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/central-and-south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/maps.html

Introduction to Rio http://travel.nytimes.com/frommers/travel/guides/central-and-south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/frm_rio-de-jan_2845010001.html Beaches http://travel.nytimes.com/frommers/travel/guides/central-and-south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/frm_rio-de-jan_2845020389.html Organized tours http://travel.nytimes.com/frommers/travel/guides/central-and-south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/frm_rio-de-jan_2845010019.html Neighborhoods Worth a Visit http://travel.nytimes.com/frommers/travel/guides/central-and-south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/frm_rio-de-jan_2845021098.html Suggested Itineraries http://travel.nytimes.com/frommers/travel/guides/central-and-south-america/brazil/rio-de-janeiro/frm_rio-de-jan_2845010007.html

Song: Girl from Ipanema The Girl From Ipanema Turns 50 http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jul/20/the-girl-from-ipanema-turns-50/?page=all

Maracana Soccer Stadium http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maracan%C3%A3_%28stadium%29

Rio (Wikitravel) [Beside the Intro paragraphs, check out the sections entitled Understand, See, Do, Buy, Eat, Drink, Sleep] http://wikitravel.org/en/Rio_de_Janeiro


 * Brasilia**

Brasilia (Wikitravel) [Beside the Intro paragraphs, check out the sections entitled Understand, See, Do, Buy, Eat, Drink, Sleep] http://wikitravel.org/en/Brasilia

BBC News - In pictures: Brasilia's bold buildings http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-radio-and-tv-19750621


 * Sao Paulo**

Sao Paulo (Wikitravel) [Beside the Intro paragraphs, check out the sections entitled Understand, See, Do, Buy, Eat, Drink, Sleep] http://wikitravel.org/en/S%C3%A3o_Paulo

BBC News - Sao Paulo: A city with 180km traffic jams http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19660765


 * Salvador**

Salvador (Wikitravel) [Beside the Intro paragraphs, check out the sections entitled Understand, See, Do, Buy, Eat, Drink, Sleep] http://wikitravel.org/en/Salvador


 * III. Material for Class Today: Thursday, 27 September**
 * Reaction #5: (Brazil Map Study: Neighbors, Country, States)**

Latin America in general [note to myself: the Falkland Islands] http://www.transitionsabroad.com/images/maps/south_america_map.gif

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">States of Brazil http://tysasv.wikispaces.com/file/view/mp_brasil.gif/46056535/mp_brasil.gif


 * Note to myself: use the following in class**

Amazon River map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_River

List of Rivers by length http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rivers_by_length

Central America http://www.transitionsabroad.com/images/maps/central_america.gif

Caribbean http://www.transitionsabroad.com/images/maps/caribbean.jpg

Countries bordering only one other country http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_that_border_only_one_other_country

List of countries by land (and maritime) borders http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_and_territories_by_land_and_maritime_borders

Venezuela (capital: Caracas) http://www.transitionsabroad.com/images/maps/venezuela_map.gif

Columbia (capital: Bogota) http://www.transitionsabroad.com/images/maps/colombia_map.gif

Ecuador (capital: Quito) http://www.transitionsabroad.com/images/maps/ecuador_map.gif

Peru (capital: Lima) http://www.transitionsabroad.com/images/maps/peru_map.gif

Bolivia (capitals: La Paz, Sucre) http://www.transitionsabroad.com/images/maps/bolivia_map.gif

Chile (capital: Santiago) http://www.transitionsabroad.com/images/maps/chile_map.gif

Argentina (capital: Buenos Aires) http://www.transitionsabroad.com/images/maps/argentina_map.gif

Falkland Islands http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falkland_Islands

[Argentina President] Kirchner says Falklands is 'global issue' http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/9566987/Kirchner-says-Falklands-is-global-issue.html

Uruguay (capital: Montevideo) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uruguay

Paraguay (capital: Asuncion) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraguay

Guyana (capital: Georgetown) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyana

Suriname (capital: Paramaribo) Dutch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suriname

French Guiana (capital: Cayenne) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Guiana


 * Tuesday, 25 September**


 * I. Prayer, Attendance**


 * II. Homework for Thursday, 27 September**
 * Reaction #5: 27 September (Brazil Map Study: Neighbors, Country, States)**

Latin America in general http://www.transitionsabroad.com/images/maps/south_america_map.gif

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">States of Brazil http://tysasv.wikispaces.com/file/view/mp_brasil.gif/46056535/mp_brasil.gif


 * III. Material for Today**
 * Reaction #4: (Brazil Pictorial overview)**

Go through each one of the following and select 5 specific photos from each collection that you feel our class should concentrate on. Why did you pick each one?:

Brazil: 2012 (Boston Globe Photo Blog) []

Brazil (Alan Taylor in The Atlantic: In Focus) []

Brazil Scenes (46 photos) (Lonely Planet) []

Rio Scenes (32 Photos) (Lonely Planet) []

Photo Collections http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Photo+Collections


 * Thursday, 20 September**

I. Prayer, Attendance

II. Homework for Tuesday, 25 September


 * Reaction #4: (Brazil Pictorial overview)**

Go through each one of the following and select 5 specific photos from each collection that you feel our class should concentrate on. Why did you pick each one?:

Brazil: 2012 (Boston Globe Photo Blog) []

Brazil (Alan Taylor in The Atlantic: In Focus) []

Brazil Scenes (46 photos) (Lonely Planet) []

Rio Scenes (32 Photos) (Lonely Planet) []


 * III. Material for Today**

Cultural Crossing: Brazil (click on each one of the subparts) http://www.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=30

Brazil- Cultural Etiquette - e Diplomat http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_etiquette/ce_br.htm

The Problem of Proxemics (How Close to Stand) []

It's Evident (Facts are not always Facts) []

Pandora's Box: Gifts Carry Hidden Meanings in Other Cultures []

Bite the Wax Tadpole: Translation Blunders []

Colors http://getcustoms.com/2004GTC/Articles/iw0298.html

Gestures or Subtle Cues []


 * Tuesday, 18 September 2012**

I. Prayer

II. Attendance

III. Here is how I have broken out what we will cover each class period this semester:

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Brazil+Content


 * IV. Homework for Thursday, 20 September:**


 * Reaction #3: Cross-cultural communication**

Cultural Crossing: Brazil (click on each one of the subparts) http://www.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=30

Brazil- Cultural Etiquette - e Diplomat http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_etiquette/ce_br.htm

The Problem of Proxemics (How Close to Stand) []

It's Evident (Facts are not always Facts) []

Pandora's Box: Gifts Carry Hidden Meanings in Other Cultures []

Bite the Wax Tadpole: Translation Blunders []

Colors http://getcustoms.com/2004GTC/Articles/iw0298.html

Gestures or Subtle Cues []

Mimic Local Customs to Make a Good First Impression []


 * V. Material for class discussion today: Reaction #2 Research Sources**

Show and tell: one item from each of these

Brazil Institute (Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars) http://www.wilsoncenter.org/program/brazil-institute

Brazil Institute blog: Brazil portal http://brazilportal.wordpress.com/

Global Brazil Initiative (Council on Foreign Relations) http://www.cfr.org/projects/world/global-brazil-initiative/pr1471

Country Studies: Brazil (Library of Congress) http://memory.loc.gov/frd/cs/brtoc.html

Brazil Bibliography (Library of Congress) http://memory.loc.gov/frd/cs/brazil/br_bibl.html

U.S. State Department Fact Sheet: Brazil http://www.state.gov/p/wha/ci/br/

U.S. State Department Background Notes: Brazil http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35640.htm

U.S. Embassy in Brazil: Newsletter http://brazil.usembassy.gov/

Researching Brazil (Indiana University) [|http://www.indiana.edu/~liblatam/researching-brazil/]

U.S. news sources:

Brazil (New York Times Topics) []

Country Guide: Brazil (Washington Post) http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/world/countries/brazil.html

British news sources:

Brazil (Economist) Pass around hard copy of an issue of the Economist http://www.economist.com/topics/brazil

Country Profile: Brazil (BBC News) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1227110.stm

Brazil (Reuters) http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil

Brazil (Telegraph) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/southamerica/brazil/

Brazil (Guardian) http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/brazil


 * Thursday, 13 September 2012**


 * I. Prayer**


 * II. Attendance**


 * III. Homework for Tuesday**, 18 September: **Reaction #2**

Show and tell: one item from each of these

Brazil Institute (Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars) http://www.wilsoncenter.org/program/brazil-institute

Brazil Institute blog: Brazil portal http://brazilportal.wordpress.com/

Global Brazil Initiative (Council on Foreign Relations) http://www.cfr.org/projects/world/global-brazil-initiative/pr1471

Country Studies: Brazil (Library of Congress) http://memory.loc.gov/frd/cs/brtoc.html

Brazil Bibliography (Library of Congress) http://memory.loc.gov/frd/cs/brazil/br_bibl.html

U.S. State Department Fact Sheet: Brazil http://www.state.gov/p/wha/ci/br/

U.S. State Department Background Notes: Brazil http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35640.htm

U.S. Embassy in Brazil: Newsletter http://brazil.usembassy.gov/

Researching Brazil (Indiana University) [|http://www.indiana.edu/~liblatam/researching-brazil/]

U.S. news sources:

Brazil (New York Times Topics) []

Country Guide: Brazil (Washington Post) http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/world/countries/brazil.html

British news sources:

Brazil (Economist) http://www.economist.com/topics/brazil

Country Profile: Brazil (BBC News) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1227110.stm

Brazil (Reuters) http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil

Brazil (Telegraph) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/southamerica/brazil/

Brazil (Guardian) http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/brazil


 * IV. Material for class discussion today**

Kaka and Christianity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kak%C3%A1

An American Chases a Soccer Dream All the Way to Brazil (New York Times) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/18/sports/soccer/chasing-a-soccer-dream-all-the-way-to-brazil.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all

Playing Soccer in Brazil (Slide Show) http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2012/05/17/sports/soccer/17brazil_ss.html?ref=brazil

Neymar, Soccer Prodigy, Is at Home in Brazil (New York Times) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/sports/soccer/neymar-soccer-prodigy-is-at-home-in-brazil.html?_r=2&hp&pagewanted=all

What are the major professional leagues/teams in Brazil soccer?

2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil [Use the map as a guide for our later study of the various cities in Brazil] http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/index.html

Brazil 2014 World Cup preparations on track say organizers (BBC News) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-19255581

Rio 2016 Olympics and how well Brazil is prepared for it http://www.rio2016.org/en/home


 * V. Bye**


 * Tuesday, 11 September 2012**

I. Prayer

II. Attendance

III. Get everyone on our class wiki

Each class has its own wiki, a wiki separate from that of the Learning Professor wiki. The class wiki is private and protected.

We will use this specific class wiki for your personal page.

You will post your daily reactions on that page.

You will need to "join" this one.

POLI 390 (Brazil) http://brazilfall2012.wikispaces.com/


 * I will invite you by email to be a member of our class wiki.**
 * [Send the email now!]**

To be a member of our class wiki, you must first **join Wikispaces**.

Here is how we can get everyone on the wiki:

Answer "NO" to the question on whether or not you wish to create a new wiki.

Then you can **enter the specific class wiki**.


 * CREATE YOUR PERSONAL WIKI PAGE**

1. Click the "Pages and Files" link at the top left of sidebar.

2. Click "New Page" at the top right of the next screen.

3. Since our wiki is private, you can use both your first and last name.

4. Click "CREATE"

5. Your page will show up in the list on the left sidebar.


 * HOW TO EDIT YOUR PAGE**

1. Click "Edit This Page."

2. Type in your text as you would in a normal word processing document.

3. There are no cut/paste functions on the toolbar. Use edit menu or right-click menu.

4. Wiki autosaves every minute.

[Nothing is ever really lost.]

5. Use the SAVE button prior to leaving your page and ending your session.


 * Wikispaces Help Pages**:

http://help.wikispaces.com/Editing+a+Page

http://help.wikispaces.com/Editor+Toolbar

IV. **Work in class for today**:

~Talk a bit about 9/11/2001

a. Your personal recollections of that day

b. Who was really responsible for attacking us?

c. Have we gotten payback? What is left to do?

11 Years After 9/11, the Holy World War Is Over and All Jihad is Local (TIME) http://world.time.com/2012/09/11/11-years-after-911-the-holy-world-war-is-over-and-all-jihad-is-local/

~The World at Our Laptop http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/The+World+at+Our+Laptop

V. **Homework**: Reaction #1 (500 words) for Thursday


 * World Cup and Olympics**

Kaka and Christianity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kak%C3%A1 http://paulrudatsikira.wordpress.com/2008/07/02/kaka-and-the-christian-testimony/

An American Chases a Soccer Dream All the Way to Brazil (New York Times) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/18/sports/soccer/chasing-a-soccer-dream-all-the-way-to-brazil.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all

Playing Soccer in Brazil (Slide Show) http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2012/05/17/sports/soccer/17brazil_ss.html?ref=brazil

Neymar, Soccer Prodigy, Is at Home in Brazil (New York Times) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/sports/soccer/neymar-soccer-prodigy-is-at-home-in-brazil.html?_r=2&hp&pagewanted=all

2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/index.html

Brazil 2014 World Cup preparations on track say organizers (BBC News) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-19255581

Rio 2016 Olympics http://www.rio2016.org/en/home

Brazilian pole vaulter criticised for blaming wind for Olympic exit (Guardian) http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/aug/06/brazilian-pole-vaulter-wind-olympics?intcmp=239

Brazil's Pele says Rio may not be ready for Olympics (BBC) http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/19214564

Learn from London [Olympics] but do it our way (Reuters) http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/26/us-oly-bra-rebelo-adv-idUSBRE86P1TM20120726


 * REACTIONS**

Reaction is due even if you miss class.

Reaction minimum: 250 words for MWF class schedule; 500 words for Tuesday/Thursday schedule

SAVE all your work in a Microsoft WORD document.


 * How to do the reactions: preliminary remarks for now**

Characteristics of "Good" reactions

1) Reactions that go beyond just merely reciting what happened.

2) Reactions that are thoughtful and evaluative, not shallow and obvious.

3) Reactions that are consistently more than the threshold minimum word count.

4) Reactions that make connections to other things you are learning.

Characteristics of "not-so-good" reactions

1) Reactions in which the thinking level is thin, shallow, standard, obvious, or superficial.

2) Reactions that are barely up to the threshold word requirement.

3) Reactions that deal with only a small portion of the material covered that day.

4) Reactions that read more like a first draft than a thoughtful, polished entry.

5) Reactions with an overabundance of proofreading mistakes.


 * WELCOME TO FALL SEMESTER 2012**

I'm Dave Lambert.

I hope you had a great summer.

We are going to have fun together this semester--while learning much in the process.

I will send this material to you in an email.


 * DIGRESSION: SORRY, NO CRASHING**

I can't add anyone who is not already registered.

1. PRAYER

2. LAPTOP REQUIRED

You must bring a laptop to class every period.

3. CLASS ROSTER (WITH YOUR LOVELY PICTURES ON IT)

4. INFORMATION CARD (I will pass out a 4x6 card for you to use)

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Info+Card

5. SYLLABUS (Preliminary)

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Brazil+Syllabus

6. HOME WIKI: THE LEARNING PROFESSOR

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/

Reminder: This wiki is public, but only I can edit it.

You do not need to "join" it or ask to be a member.

We will use the material contained on this wiki during every class period.

Here are some of its features.

On Tuesday, I will deal with how to get on to the private wiki for just our class.

7. OUR COURSE: BRAZIL

Go to the following link which contains all the material for our semester's work.

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/Brazil+Content

Let me talk though it a bit.

8. HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY

Read through my biographical sketch on the following page of our wiki:

http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/About+Me

I will try real hard to get to know about and connect with you. Hopefully, you will see some ways you can connect to things in my past.

9. BYE