Thursday, October 20, 2005

Leftist and Communists

Guide questions based on the article by Antonio Abaya entitled Leftist and Communist published by Manila Standard (10-20-05)

>What is the current affiliation of Joel Rocamora?
>Research about the biography of Jose Maria Sison, Luis Jalandoni and Renato Constantino, Sr.
>What is the ideological standpoint of Kabataang Makabayan?
>Do you agree with the pronouncement of Sec. Norberto Gonzales that 83% of the rallyists are communists?
>Quote a passage from the statement of the author which underscores the law of dialectics.
>Define an 'open society' and 'pragmatic realism' in the context of the author's discourse.
>What led to the failure of Eastern Europe and Soviet Union in their experiment with Communism?
>Define glasnost and perestroika.
>What major reforms were introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev and Deng Xiaoping to Soviet Union and China, respectively?
>According to the author, why should the media be blamed for the misrepresentation of the communists?
>Having read his column, do you agree or disagree with his arguments against M-L-M?

DS 112 recorded speech (alternative theories and approaches)

Present a recorded 3-minute speech about your assigned topic. Situate it in the context of the Global South. Provide an appropriate title. P...