“3a World Cities / San Francisco and San Diego”
Quick quiz. Guess which city is S.F?
If the bridge was removed the 2 cities would look very similiar.
Lauren Vale (2c assignment) has one of the best pictures of S.F.)
Contains a web link to your locations. (eg you can use the tools in your blog where you paste your work; there is a little icon that looks like a link)
http://www.sandiego.gov/,
http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/,
http://www.census.gov/,
http://www.google.com
Contains an explanation regarding how this component (any aspect of it; eg content of videos, content of websites) connects to your study of humanities.
The study of these two cities not only educate about the similarities and differences of the people and where they live but also the attitudes about the two areas. If you watch a video on the two cities you see those in S.F. usually dressed for the cold, even in the summer months. In contrast to S.F. San Diego dress is usually shorts and shades, dressed for the sun. Also if you refer to “S.F.” most would know what city you were referring to. In contrast if you say “S.D.” most would not have a clue what city you meant.
Contains the following elements that will be used in upcoming projects for analytical purposes:
What are some assumptions/stereotypes you think people have of each location:
Assumptions / Stereotypes
When you think of San Francisco you think of a foggy, busy little city by the bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, Cable cars, hills and the very liberal and homosexual communities. When you think of San Diego you think of the sun and beaches and of very relaxed people. You might also think of the military bases and a more conservative area.
In general, San Francisco has a population of 776,733 and a land area of 47 square miles and
San Diego has a population of 1.25 million and a land area of 4, 204 square miles.
List 3 things that make each location similar:
San Francisco has a population of 776,733 and a land area of 47 square miles. The average yearly temp. high is 66 and low is 52. The average mean is 59.
San Diego has a population of 1.25 million and a land area of 4, 204 square miles. The average yearly temp high is 71 and low is 57. The average mean is 64.
Similarities.
1. Both are close to the Pacific Ocean making them popular for water recreation and popular areas in the summer months.
2. Both contain family orientated activities, and have nationally acclaimed zoos.
3. Both have transportation available for those who do not own cars, or cannot afford gas.
4. Both have professional football teams, and baseball teams.
5. Both have a Spanish History and have San in their name.
6. Both are by the water and look similiar.
Differences
1.S.F. business community is home to several fortune 500 firms and over 60,000 small businesses, makes it an economic draw for some, S.D. is a technology powerhouse, with high tech and biotech industries. Other economic influences include manufacturing, defense, tourism and agriculture.
2. SF weather is cold and foggy and SD is warm and sunny.
3. S.F. is in Northern California with no close borders and S.D is in Southern California near the Mexico border. The closeness to the border brings a set of unique problems for the area.
4. After comparing the two cities I would say the weather (geography) is the biggest difference of the two.
5. S.F.has the Golden Gate which makes it different and unique in the world.
Questioning: What else would you like to know about these places? When completing the question section, lead your audience into the question by stating a fact you do know, yet you still have the related question. This way, both your audience and you will have an educational experience.
Both cities are tourist destinations and great places to visit. San Francisco is worth a visit just for the Golden Gate Bridge, Cable Car, Chinatown and its views. It also has a history rich in music and culture. San Diego brings people because of its warm weather. With the economic conditions and so many people in financial trouble which of the two cities would be the most affordable to travel to? Would you experience the stereotypes of the two on a visit?
Using your classmates work from last week, tell us one thing you learned from 1 student. Is this one thing some common experience you share or some experience that is completely different than what you experienced? Is this one thing related to our class theoretical foundation and if so, how? Is that one thing related to historical or cultural context of this country or a different one? Link that persons blog to this entry (eg cut paste that blog entry here)
I found the following really interesting from Dawnyel Renati's blog. I have heard that comment before myself.
Observation: I chose California Language. I felt like a stereotype when I was reading the information. The facts that Northern California and Southern California talk differently, the way they described how no one here calls San Francisco "Frisco" but usually just "the city." It was all very true but odd to read written out like that. California language is two parts, one north one south, and the two rarely blend and it can be hard to communicate between them as well. It is as if we are in two different states, so close but really so far.
http://2ccaliforniaenglish.blogspot.com/
Freire's 3 goals on education and dialogue were met with this assignment.
To generate new knowledge about global studies
To spur greater civic engagement and social responsibility
To cultivate intercultural competencies
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