Was the switch to agriculture the best thing for mankind?
2. “History of Man” Parts 3 and 4
3. Read "The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race" by Jared Diamond
4. Annotate article with these questions in mind:
- What is the thesis of this article?
- What evidence does the article give to support its thesis?
- Do you agree with the article? Why or why not?
- What arguments can be made against the article’s thesis?
Homework: Finish Annotating the Diamond article. Go to Shakespeare performance if you can!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream @FLC
Pre-show discussion 6:30 in the Vallecito Room in the Student Union Building
What was the most interesting comment you heard during the discussion? Explain how this comment extended your thinking about A Midsummer Night’s Dream, theater, or Shakespeare.
(10 pts)
Performance 7:30 at the Concert Hall
1. How was Aquila Theatre Company’s take on A Midsummer Night’s Dream different than what you expected? How was it the same?
2. What did you like most about the production and why?
3. Discuss the two characters to which you had the strongest reaction (positive or negative). Explain your reaction. What struck you about them?
(5pts each)
