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Chapter 8: Discussion

Read Chapter 8 and view ALL the following video:

Griffith, S. (Producer). (2014, May 14). Rick Steves’ Iran [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/CYoa9hI3CXg 

Parenthetical citation: (Gtiffith, 2009)

55:44

Ah T. (2014, May 19(. Happy we are from Tehran [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/RYnLRf-SNxY

Parenthetical citation: (Ah T, 2014)

4:43

BBC News. (2014, May 21). "Happy" Iranians arrested over tribute video [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/taGf9T7I1h4

Parenthetical citaiton: (BBC News 2014)

1:34

The Young Turks. (2014, September 19). Iranians arrested for dancing to "happy" song [Video]. YouTube. 

Parenthetical citation: (The Young Turks, 2014)

7:14

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Using key terms and concepts from the reading, answer the following questions in a balanced way.

1. After watching the Rick Stevens' documentary, did you find you had any misconceptions about Iran?  If so, what where your misconceptions?
2. Following up on any misconceptions, where would you say your misconceptions originate?
3. What was your overall view of this documentary?
4. Did your opinion change after watch the "Happy" videos?  Explain.

Make sure to:

• Write a short essay or paragraph of at least 300 words. [POST YOUR WORD COUNT AT THE END OF YOUR MAIN POST.]