First Hand Tibetan Anecdotes
Source/Author: Kurt Wahlgren, US History Teacher
December 12, 2015
Mr. Wahlgren's AP Comparative Government class recently completed a study of modern Chinese political history. Tibet was a topic that garnered special consideration. After reading several scholarly articles about the Dalai Lama and current Chinese/Tibet relations, students completed an in-depth discussion about the Dalai Lama's controversial political and religious evolution.
Charger dad Jeff Jones brought some interesting, recent travel video clips and stories from a family trip to Tibet. His talk and the subsequent class discussion focused on the future of Tibet.
Charger dad Jeff Jones brought some interesting, recent travel video clips and stories from a family trip to Tibet. His talk and the subsequent class discussion focused on the future of Tibet.
“Mr. Jones' presentation was a great organic way to piece together everything we've been learning about in class about Tibet and China. The little nuances of his story put the material in a modern perspective.” said senior Dylan L.
“The presentation by Mr. Jones was very interesting and helped us learn more about how the Chinese government monitors and controls Tibet as well as some interesting Tibetan history.” said junior Max K.
