Different Lives

Each student must develop and deliver a multimedia presentation that explores globalization and it's impact on individuals through the description of two different, impacted lives. The lives can be real or fictional people. The two lives must represent different effects of globalization brought about by different "positions" within global society. In other words, pick two very different people both impacted by the same aspect of globalization but who are impacted differently because of their differences.

Overview of Process

Step 1. Write a one-page draft proposal for your final, individual, multi-media presentation.

Step 2. Discuss your proposal, present it to peers, and evaluate peers' proposals (in class).

Step 3. Submit peer evaluation forms (of peers' presentations).

Step 4. Review peer evaluations of your proposal, revise your proposal, submit final proposal.

Step 5. Give presentation.

Details of Deliverables

1. One page summary of your presentation. Must include: title, thesis/core idea, description of two different lives, clear description of how their lives are different, clear relation to some aspect of globalization, and method/format of presentation. NOTE: 1 draft and 1 final proposal will be submitted.

2. Peer evaluation form. Fully complete form you are given in class and return to professor. Copies of evaluations of your proposal will be provided to you.

3. Different Lives Multimedia Presentation. Individual presentation involving at least two methods of communication (e.g., words and images or music and text). Minimum 4 minutes, maximum 8 minutes in length. To be presented in class during last week of semester and time of final exam.

Different Lives Peer Evaluation Form

Your name:

Name of person being evaluated:

Title of proposal:

1. Did presenter clearly explain the core idea behind the proposed presentation? (Y / N)

Comments/recommendations:

2. Did presenter fully and clearly describe the two "different lives" in the proposed presentation?(Y / N)

3. Did you feel that these "different lives" were real? Were you able to connect with them on a human/personal level? (Y / N)

Comments/recommendations:

4. Did presenter clearly explain how the two lives are different?(Y / N)

5. Did presenter explain why he/she chose these two lives?(Y / N)

Comments/recommendations:

6. Did the presenter clearly discuss some aspect of globalization in the proposal?(Y / N)

7. Did the presenter clearly explain how globalization has had an impact on the two "different lives"?(Y / N)

8. Did their explanation make sense to you?(Y / N)

Comments/recommendations:

9. Did the presenter fully explain the format of their proposed presentation?(Y / N)

10. Was the proposed presentation clearly multimedia?(Y / N)

Comments/recommendations:

11. Please summarize your overall comments and recommendations for the presenter.