the ninety-eighth episode of ventriloquy considers citizenship in its various forms, and the roles these forms play in a differentially-globalized world. how is citizenship viewed in, for example, the United Kingdom?
... speaking of the UK (cue flawless segue), i've lately noticed that many of you have been visiting this blog from none other than the British Isles. i'm frankly not sure why this is so, but of course i am grateful for your readership. so, a very hearty welcome to my British visitors!
i will, in fact, be visiting the UK from the 7th to the 14th of next month. i'll be attending the conference of the British sub-committee of the International Geographical Union Commission for Geographical Education. this year, the conference theme is 'Changing Geographies: Innovative Curricula'. i might see you at the Institute of Education, perhaps? :-)
finally, this 4.4 MB episode was recorded directly into my MacBook using its built-in microphone. my trusty iPod photo died today, after two-and-a-half years of faithful service. it shall not be replaced immediately.
Show notes:
- Lory Hough's article in Ed. Winter 2006/7 Don't know much about geography
- US Dept of Education No Child Left Behind
- Emma Lazarus's The New Colussus
- Schools 'must teach Britishness' (BBC News article)
