AAU L07C

3rd Class Lecture: Gladwell: Order of Things

This lecture is meant to show both how rankings are very important and also how they are very arbitrary, and be changed to suit different kinds of views. See Teacher's Guide for more details [TG AAU L07C]

1. Start by projecting in-class QUIZ, parallel to the take-at-home quiz QL06H.
2. Deliver lecture on basis of Nadia/Uzma slides attached below
3. Conduct suitable group activity. Small groups discuss and resolve controversial issues and present a group writeup with best arguments for both sides.
4. Individual ONE-MINUTE feedback form: What was the most valuable lesson learned in this lecture?