CSTU 101 – Who has the right to define what the past means for us today
Learning Activity 1 Instructions
Background
to the assignment: Who
“owns” the past? Who has the right to define what the past means for us today?
This assignment asks you to reflect on these questions. In the course of this
assignment, you will discover that ancient history can sometimes be very
contemporary, reminding us that the past is always present with us. Many of the
conflicts in our world today have ancient roots, which is one of the reasons
studying the past is important.
Description
of the assignment: Go
online and find some information about the “Elgin Marbles” (also called the
“Parthenon Marbles”). Read a little about the controversy between the British
and Greek governments concerning the ownership of these marbles. In a
2-paragraph essay, first summarize the controversy in your own words, and then take a clear position by supporting
either the Greek or British side. Discuss 2 main reasons that support your
position. You do not need to do extensive research or reading to complete this
assignment well. However, if you include sources, cite them in current APA
format. This assignmentmust be 250–300 words and include your word count in
parenthesis.
