Direction of My Final Project

Our group chose to do the Middle East/Asia.  We are not sure yet which country exactly but I am sure each are interesting in their own way.  There is alot I would like to know about these regions.  As in psychology, you must know a persons past to understand the way that they are now.  Applying this method, I want to know at least the basics and major events in their history to get a feel for why the people act the way they do today.  Knowing this information might give me some insight when I research their relationship with the United States and how they feel about America.  I want to know about their culture, how they make a living, and of course about their environment since our chapter is about protecting it.

Stereotypes are pretty common for both Asia and the Middle East.  Most people think of martial arts, small penises, and sushi when they hear Asia.  And of course when people hear Middle East, they automatically think terrorist.  I want to break through that barrier and try to show that most people in these countries are just like us in that they are just trying to make a living.

I do have one friend from the middle east.  I have known her since 9th grade and I remember her practicing fasting and other traditions from her country.  She stayed true to her ancestors and I found this very enlightening.  As for the international film, I picked Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon.