If you disagree with any points in the assigned videos (and you may), you MUST use a reputable news source. NOT CNN, Fox News, EITHER political party, etc (so check with your instructor).
We will be using SAFE ASSIGN to prevent plagiarism.
Video 1: Foreigners Fighting ISIS in Syria: The War of Others https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoqds4L V9RI
War of Others
Who is fight whom?
Who is ISIS fighting?
Who are Turkey’s enemies?
Who are the Kurds and why are they important?
What religions are at play?
Based on what you learned from this video, do you believe this is a religious conflict? Based on this video, what role does religion play in this conflict?
Why are foreign fighter here?
What surprised you the most about Destina?
What surprised you the most from this video?
Video 2: What It’s Really Like to Fight for the Islamic State
WARNING: Not easy to watch
Reflect on what you learned by watching this video
Video 3: The Battle for Iraq: Shia Militias vs. the Islamic State https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pEZcCJIKkg
How do Sunni and Shia work together?
How organized is the fight against ISIS at their home base? What are some of the challenges?
What will change if the millitias defeat ISIS?
What is IRAN’s role in this conflict?
Based on what you learned from this video, do you believe this is a religious conflict? Based on this video, what role does religion play in this conflict?
What surprised you the most from this video?
Conclusion:
Is this conflict about religion?
Why are ISIS terrorists Muslim?
What attracts foreigners to join their ranks?
Are terrorists in the US and Europe really part of ISIS? What did you learn by doing this assignment?
