Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Wal-Mart: Good, Evil, or Simply Misunderstood?

So, we started a documentary today, Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Living. We will finish watching it on Thursday, but I need everyone to watch a Frontline episode about Wal-Mart (60 minutes, viewable online, read an excerpt here.) that is more objective.  Also read a critique by Tucker Carlson here.  Please do so BEFORE Friday.  On Friday, we'll watch a Penn & Teller BS episode (I have to edit it during playback) that attacks the documentary. Here is a review of the P&T episode. You'll have to write a SHORT paper, due Wednesday.  If you are interested in what I showed in class today, check out the Target Virus and Wal-Mart Virus.  And please remember that we have the FInal Exam in 2 weeks, while you AP test-takers have less than 3 weeks to test day.  Chew some gum!

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