January 3rd- Happy New Year!

Power (as defined by Max Weber): “the ability of an individual or group to achieve their own goals or aims when others are trying to prevent them from realising them”

Weber identified power as being either authoritative or coercive. Authoritative power is exercising power which is seen as legitimate. By being legitimate it is effective because those who are subject to the power do so with consent.
In contrast coercion is where someone exercises power through force – you’re forcing someone to do something against their wishes.

1. When, how, and where do you feel power?
2. When, how, and where do you feel powerless?

Watch:
Why Ordinary People Need to Understand Power- Ted Talk

Take notes on the following:

• What is the major argument that the speaker is making
• In what ways do you see Weber's definition of power apply in the argument and examples?
• What advice can you take away from this Ted Talk? 
• What are some examples of power beyond your initial conceptions of exercises of power?
• What connections can you make to the discussion on power? 

FOR FRIDAY: 
From your notes, write 4 "how' and "why" type of questions. Make sure that your questions are examining the text we just viewed. Don't drift too much into the abstract "what if" scenario type of question.

I will be checking that your questions are done AT THE BEGINNING of class tomorrow.

Small Socratic seminar tomorrow. Review the guidelines and scoring guide for the seminar. Socratic Seminar Handout