Said and Huntington Debate over the “class of civilization” argument
write 5 paragraphs comparing the arguments of Samuel Huntington and Edward Said.
watch the Huntington interview on Charlie Rose where he describes his “class of civilizations” argument. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SNicJRcUqs
Biography of Samuel Huntington: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Samuel-P-Huntington
familiarize yourself with the information presented in this biograph because it will help you read his argument.
watch the Edward Said Lecture on the “clash of civilizations.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkK4pApcwMc
Biography of Edward Said: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edward-Said
watch both interviews and discuss the two arguments. This is a comparative paper. You are to compare the two arguments and present which is
In paragraph one: State both Huntington and Said’s argument. (a big part of your grade will be determined by how well you understand the arguments)
In paragraphs two-four: offer evidence from the interviews to show that you understand the arguments.
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