Food Culture: Norway

When you think of Norway, what kind of food do you think of? Well, watch a Norwegian cooking show HERE and you'll learn how they make smoked fish and nettle stew outside and next to a fjord!

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After you watch, please answer ONE of the following questions:

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1. In this video, what food was similar to your country's food? What was different?

2. What is your favorite food? Do you know any of the history behind it?

3. What is the most interesting or oddest food you have ever tried? Would you recommend it?

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If you're interested, there is a restaurant in Kichijoji that serves Scandinavian food. It's called Allt Gott. Check it out!

Try cooking something yourself! Here are some recipes (in Japanese).

Or you can order Norwegian food and drinks and other goods online HERE.

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First Reports due 6/1

Written Report
1-2 pages typed
references

Oral Report
2-3 minutes speaking (you may use an outline, but don't read your report)
2-3 minutes discussion with the group

Send me an email if you have any questions!
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Cults

In common usage, "cult" has a negative connotation, and is generally applied to a group by its opponents, for a variety of possible reasons.

Examples of cults can include religious and non-religious groups. For example, the following groups have been called cults by their opponents:
Amway (a business), the Branch Davidian’s (a Christian group), Aum Shinrikyo (a mixture of religions), therapy groups (Synanon), and military organizations (Symbionese Liberation Army).

Think about these questions then answer ONE in the comments:

1. What do you think is the difference between a cult and other groups?

2. What is a cult that you know of? What do you know about them?

3. Why do you think people join cults?
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Youth Culture in Aging Societies

In these countries, more than half of the population is over 40 years old and their populations are shrinking (getting smaller):

Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Poland, Spain, Ukraine, Italy, Cuba, Austria

As a nation gets older and produces fewer young people, the youth culture has less and less influence on society. This can cause frustration and hopelessness among young people.

Think about all of these questions then answer one of them in the comments.

1. What kinds of problems are caused by aging societies?

2. What kinds of problems are caused by shrinking populations?

3. Why do you think young people feel frustrated in these aging and shrinking societies?

4. What can be done to improve the situation for young people?

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