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Originally Posted by DruannB
I'm teaching a college course next semester called "Classics of Good and Evil." We are looking at different cultures around the world through literature and examining how we all look at things differently, based on our own cultural beliefs. We will be discussing the Koran (among many other works), and reading pieces that both support and criticize it. How can we really educate students if they are not exposed to all sides of the story?
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Excellent point! Globilization is a reality because of peoples' ability to communicate and travel. An understanding of world cultures, including understanding our differences, promotes healthy conversation and reduces the type of fear caused by lack of education.