July 21, Question 2

After watching the clips about the Somali pirates and seeing two different sides of the story, can you identify the personal and professional motivators for both sides? In your opinion, is one side more legitimate than the other? Why? In the videos, are there any images or words that influence your opinion more than others?

K'naan Interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTxJLlQCe4U

CNN Coverage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3NKQNoC_tY

K'naan Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0DUuZpZwyk

July 21, Question 1

In yesterday's lecture, Ames discussed how professors have both personal and professional motivations for what they study and teach. On both a personal and professional level, why do you want to study at Columbia?