Ethnic Studies – 2.2.1 Geo-centric & Ego- Centric

Assign 2.2.1 – Geo-centric & Ego-centric Discussion Posting & Response
Directions:

1. Read the Geo v. Ego Centric Readings and the resources on Copernicus (http://www.blupete.com/Literature/Biographies/Science/Copernicus.htm) & Matteo Ricci Jesuit Map Conversion 1584.pdf ( https://hidoe.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-744278-dt-content-rid-1383936_2/courses/ES_2012SP_ETHNIC_STUDIES/Unit%203/Matteo%20Ricci%20Jesuit%20Map%20Conversion%201584.pdf)(click on titles to access information)

In the Discussion Forum, post your thoughts about the following:

1. Explain the differences between the terms ‘geo-centric’ and ‘ego-centric’.
2. Give two examples that exist in our American culture illustrating our being geo and ego centric?

Be sure to copy your posting and save it as a rich text format (.rtf) document, then submit in the document as an attachment in the posting.