3c Inland Areas

* 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) .25 points
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Rosa_plain
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCloud,_California
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siskiyou_County,_California
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonoma_County,_California

1. Contains an explanation regarding how this component (any aspect of it; eg content of videos, content of websites) connects to your study of humanities. .25 point
By taking a closer look at two of Californias inland areas I am able to look at certain cultures and aspects of California that may not be as well known or popular as the coastal areas. This particular study connects to our study of humanities because it focuses on a different side of California apart from its beaches that has inspired many artists and people in general to flock to our beautiful state.

2. Contains the following elements that will be used in upcoming projects for analytical purposes:

a. What are some assumptions/stereotypes you think people have of each location: 1 point
I believe that when people think of Santa Rosa they think of the vineyards and winerys. They may tend to confuse Santa Rosa with surronding towns such as healdsburg and Rohnert Park, possibly combining the areas into one location. As for McCloud, people may seem to think that it has nothing to offer other than outdoor sports. They may also find McCloud to be like a small town setting that is very open.

b. List 3 things that make each location similar: 1 point
1. They both are close to many outdoor activities.
2. They both attract many visitors.
3. McCloud and Santa Rosa are both in well known areas but are not the most well known towns in either.

c. List 3 things that make each location so different: 1 point
1. McCloud is a small town and Santa Rosa is a little larger.
2. McCloud is surronded by lakes and mountains.
3. Santa Rosa is closer to the ocean.

d. 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. .5 point
I know that Santa Rosa has attracted a few famous residents, but has McCloud ever been home to anyone that is famous?

3. 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) . .5 point
I chose to look at Alissa Sillars blog on beaches. I learned that Bolinas beach has the stereotype that it is not a very welcoming town. I have heard this rumor before and have even had people who once lived there confirm that the rumor is close to true. It is very interesting to me that there would be a town that would try to keep people from visiting it. In our culture today I feel people should be more welcoming and accepting. By keeping people out it may keep an ideal but it also feeds the fire of feeling different.
http://mslisss.blogspot.com/2008/10/assignment-3b-beaches.html