LEARNING ABOUT LANGUAGE AND CULTURE THROUGH USENET GROUPS

Select one of the USENET groups from around the world (e.g., Portugal.cultsoc.dis; Peru.civsoc., etc.)  Follow the asynchronous discussion for at least one or two months and prepare a two-page summary describing the topic(s) covered, the beliefs and cultural practices shared among the participants, and the social and political issues addressed.    Due:  April 19, 2001.

Total Points= 20.