Category: Cultural studies

In this essay, you will reflect on the causes and consequences of prejudice, and apply the theories and strategies of conflict resolution to a fictional situation.
Respond to the following statement:
“All those women on welfare have it made. All they do is stay home and make babies while the rest of us have to work and pay taxes to support them.”
Reflect on this statement in the context of what we have learned about prejudice.
Propose strategies that could resolve this particular prejudice.

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Final essay prompt:
Select two eras of Latin American history from the following: Nationalism, Revolution, Reaction and Neoliberalism and Beyond. You will write an essay that explains both the challenges and opportunities within your chosen eras. You are expected to use the Chasteen readings that apply to the era of your choice as the main sources of information. You may use outside resources to develop your essay but just make sure to cite accordingly.
As you write about the challenges and opportunities, you should address the
following questions: How do you define a challenge or an opportunity as it
pertains to Latin America during these historical eras? How did challenges and
opportunities impact the diverse peoples of Latin America? Who received the
most benefits, who experienced the most hardship, and why?
Instructions:
Your essay should be no less than 5 and no greater than 7 pages in length (excluding references). 
You will not be penalized for writing a 5-page as opposed to a 7-page essay. I, personally, am more of a concise writer.  As my mother says, “no tengo pelos en la lengua” (translation: I do not have hairs on my tongue). In other words, I tend to be more direct in my writing. I am providing a page range so that you can be comfortable with and true to your writing style. 
You will be graded on the depth and specificity of your responses. Make sure to cite/paraphrase from the book or other readings to support your analysis.
If you want to include a title page, that is fine. A running head would also suffice.  I do not accept essays where the first page has a 3-inch margin with your name, class specifics, etc. Use only 1-inch margins for the body of your essay…no cutting corners please, it’s just not necessary. 
12pt font in Times New Roman, double-spaced.
APA format and citation. I do cut points when APA is not followed. In the past, I have had students who do not put the bibliography in alphabetical order, do not follow APA, and I do penalize for those things. So, please do follow APA format. If you need assistance, see: https://writingcenter.kennesaw.edu/resources/handouts.php
Simple things: Check your spelling. Make sure spelling of authors/references/etc., is correct. 
Rubric:
Total Points: 50
Breakdown: Content/Organization: 40 points.
APA format, correct margins, font, spelling, and grammar: 10 points.
Textbook pdf: https://bpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/blogs.cofc.edu/dist/e/509/files/2012/02/Born-in-Blood-and-Fire.pdf

The purpose of the assignment is to reflect on the change in your assessment scores and your knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion from Unit 1 to Unit 11 with the course content as the backdrop. (USLO 11.4)
Cultural Competency Reassessment
Retake the Cultural Competency Self-AssessmentOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReader that you completed in Unit 1.
Next, reflect on the change in your scores and respond to the following questions in an APA formatted paper, using specific examples:
How much has your cultural competency score changed since Unit 1 of this course? Reflect on this change.
What factors hindered your cultural competency in the past? Explain.
Pick any 3 USLOs that promoted your knowledge on DEI issues and explain why. You can find the USLOs on Unit Overview pages for each unit or in the course syllabus.
How can you help to create a more diverse, equitable, and an inclusive workplace and society from the knowledge you gained in this class? Explain.
Your paper should be 4-5 pages in length including title and references page. Be sure to cite specific videos, research articles, media, or specific discussion posts to support your feedback. Provide a title page, double spaced essay, with a reference page as well in APA format.

Adorno
Instructions:
Please complete the following steps for your discussion post.
After you have completed the Unit 7 material and have considered the role of the culture industry, consider the following questions. 
Describe Adorno’s views on standardization and pseudo-individualization. 
Share a unique example from pop culture (movies, songs, books, etc.) that follows this structure (do not reiterate the same examples shared by classmates).
Do you find merit in or agree with Adorno’s theory of popular culture?  Why or why not?
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

What did you learn about in the “Tech and the Environment” class time that stood out to you the most?in a written format that is 250-400 words in length.

Of special importance is to earn an “A” you must have five paragraphs–not less than five paragraphs or more than five paragraphs.
You may select from one of the two topics below:
Define “globalization”. How do we see it manifested in the arts?  ~~OR~~
Define “Existentialism” and explain if you agree or disagree with this philosophy. ~OR~
Discuss any WWII topic from the Lecture:  emergence of fascism, the Lebensborn (aka Fountain of Life) program of social Darwinism, or the Holocaust, or art of WWII. 

In CultureAtlas, you have used a few journeys for your work. There was the MesoAmerican Indigenous sites, the Thirteen Capitals of the West Indies, and South American Country Capitals.  In each you explored what CultureAtlas thought were the most relevant pieces of information. At the same time you have been exploring a country of your choice.
For your paper, you will take on the role of applying for a job as a “Content Provider” for a cultural resource company and you must present your choice of a journey for them to evaluate if you should come on board as their content provider. They need to see an example of your work to determine if you will be hired. To do that, they have asked you to create a journey of your own which they might consider for their use. This could be the country you have been exploring in the course, but it can be another one, if you’d like. You will present 6 aspects of the country to try and convince them that the journey you have chosen is worthy of putting it on their site or publication.
First, you will present 3 aspects related to the country you have chosen, which are included in all of the company’s “journeys”.   These are 1) important geographical information about the country, 2) general history of the country, 3) and important historical figures from the country.  The last 3 are at your discretion. You can choose from the indigenous people of the country, architecture, archeology, literature, art, or music.  You should choose 3 topics you feel strongly should be included in the journey.  Please note: Because there are 6 topics, it does NOT mean only 6 paragraphs). Every topic can be a few paragraphs.
The writing aspect of your paper should be about 1700 words (WORD, [NO PDFs Pages or Googledocs]12 pt. font. MLA format.). You may insert some images and some links, but these do not count for length of the paper. You may use the resources packaged up for you in CultureAtlas (in library, resources or their other sources) but you cannot cut and paste. You can also use outside resources that are reliable. 
THIS IS A PERSUASIVE PAPER. Whatever the information provided, you must convince the interviewing team that you should be hired. Therefore, you must convince them of the importance and relevance of the topics and information chosen. Although it is a written paper, think of it as presenting it to the team as part of your interview process. 

1,500-1,550 word essay on the theme understanding identity and differences. interview someone not italian, irish, or porteguese.  reflect on what new things you have learned about their culture. 

Our presentation topic is “Changing Demographics: Low Birth Rate and Super Aging Society in East Asia.”
We plan to divide the presentation into five parts, and you are responsible for creating the content for Part 3. and I need speaker notes that are 6-7 minutes long.
Part 1: Introduction to the Topic
Introduction to low birth rate and super aging society in East Asian countries
Explanation of why this issue is important
Part 2: Present Status / Potential Causes for the Problem
Current demographic trends in East Asia
Possible causes for low birth rates and an aging population
Part 3: PESTEL Analysis
Choose one letter from the PESTEL framework
Apply it to the topic of changing demographics in East Asia
Part 4: Comparative Analysis
Examination of whether other East Asian nations are experiencing similar problems
Analysis of how these issues might apply to other East Asian countries
Part 5: Possible Solutions
Proposed solutions to address the issues of low birth rate and super aging society in East Asia

What rules can be followed by someone dedicated to the truth?
This activity is designed to assist students in the process of developing personal and professional ethics as they become more adept and competent at communicating with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Evaluate the following arbitrary rules of interaction: 
First, never speak about a falsehood. 
Second, bear in mind that the act of withholding the truth is always potentially a lie; and that in each instance in which the truth is withheld, a significant moral decision is required.  
Third, the decision to withhold the truth should never be based on personal needs, such as a need for power, a need to be liked, or a need for protection from challenge.
Fourth, and conversely, the decision to withhold the truth must always be based entirely upon the needs of the person or people from whom the truth is being withheld.
Fifth, the assessment of another’s needs is an act of responsibility, which is so complex that it can only be executed wisely when one operates with genuine love for the other.
Sixth, the primary factor in the assessment of another’s needs is the assessment of that person’s capacity to utilize the truth for his or her own spiritual growth.  
Finally, in assessing the capacity of another to utilize the truth for spiritual growth, it should be borne in mind that our tendency is to underestimate rather than overestimate this capacity