Class 15

11 Abril 2016, 12:00 Nicholas John Csargo

Two students presented today on two different cultural artifacts; one was a current event discussing the psychology behind conspiracy theories, common conspiracy theories in the English speaking world, and theories once thought to be false that have been proven true. Students discussed their thoughts on the topic as well as any Portuguese conspiracy theories.  The next artifact was on a film entitled "The True Cost" which discussed the exploitation of workers in undeveloped countries for the sake of fashion.

Students were then given a lecture on the cost of higher education in the U.S. and discussed the rising student debt problem among American college students.  Students examined facts and figures regarding the student debt crisis and made comparisons between the U.S. and Portugal in this regard.