(C) Consumerism Final Write

Consumerism Final Write, In Class, all one essay:
* (Pre-) Unless it’s already in your notes, define consumerism in the context of the current “Western” system.
* (Pre-) Design an alternative system which you feel would be more sustainable, specifically focusing on justice and equity.
* Write an opinion essay in which you attack or defend the current system in the face of its consequences – both short and long-term – versus your own system and the social upheaval it might create. In other words, should we, in your opinion, make the change?

At home (Write this on a separate sheet of paper and bring back tomorrow):
(Yes, the prompt is already on the website)
* So far, what is and is not working for you? Think of lectures, classroom activities, homework types and rate, etc.
* Review your understanding of the content: do you think you understand all that we have covered so far? Is there anything you feel unclear on? What is it? What is your current understanding?
* What has been your favorite thing about this class in terms of content or method of presenting that content? What has been your least favorite? Why? What would you change to make it better for you?
* How would you change the order in which the information was presented to you? Why would you put it in the order you chose?
* Analyze your own learning: What do your answers to the rest of these prompts reveal about your own learning style? What can you do in order to compensate for your weaknesses in the face of your strengths?