Of course we can laugh when our parents and grandparents (or even we) reflect on the “good ol’ days” when life was simple and children played in the yard, made fun out of anything they could find, and spent minimal time in front of the “boob tube” and even less playing video games. But even if television, the media, film, computers/internet, and video games aren’t […]

After attending the live theatrical performance (which was either a required performance, one chosen from the approved Theatrical Performances document posted in the Theatrical Performances tab to the left, or one approved by the instructor), write a 3-5 page response/review paper. Your paper should include specific examples of what engaged/disengaged you during this performance and why (i.e., acting, directing, set/costume/lighting/sound design, and the audience). Include citations regarding specific ideas/theories from Theatrical Worlds to back […]

Sometimes, the best ideas are sparked by looking at many different options. Explore the list below.  Some of these topics are rather controversial and that’s the point. In an argumentative essay, opinions matter and controversy is based on opinions, which are backed up by facts.  Choose one topic. State your position on the subject. Thoroughly discuss your main points.  Support your arguments with information obtained […]

In the movie Margin Call, Sarah Robertson (played by Demi Moore), has several conversations with Jared Cohen (played by Simon Baker), about the risks posed by the highly-leveraged mortgage-backed securities they have been selling. As Chief Risk Management Officer, Sarah knew about the risks, and “filtered” several warnings to the CEO, John Tuld (played by Jeremy Irons). Nevertheless, Tuld fires Sarah. By way of explanation, […]

Using your choice of one of the films listed below you are asked to state a thesis and develop and defend that thesis by using critical materials available in film literature, the textbook, or other sources. Your paper will be a work of film criticism. It may be a discussion of a philosophical concept embodied by the film, a discussion of how the film has […]

The key to this assignment is examination of the topic from different perspectives, actively seeking opposing or alternate points of view to analyze, compare, contrast, synthesize and evaluate. This is the dialectic process. Remember, you do not need to come to a conclusion or take a stand; in fact, you must avoid taking a firm position. You can and should say if you find one […]

Identify at least two other student who have a contrasting opinion of you posted regarding Beth’s promotion. RESPECTFULLY, respond to their post as to why you feel a concept they’ve provided as support does not fit the situation described in the case study. Each response post should be a minimum of 75 words. While only a minimum of two replies are required, students are encouraged to carry […]

Write an essay in which you analyze and evaluate the development of a fiction story from the Part 1 readings. Poetry or nonfiction will not work for this assignment.  The essay should contain an introduction, body, and conclusion, be 1-2 pages in length, typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font, size 12. Please save as a Word document and submit as an attachment to […]

Film: Hoop Dreams (1994)• Handout: Thomas G. Palaima “The NCAA and the Athletes It Fails”• Blair Reader: Henry Louis Gates Jr. “Delusions of Grandeur”• Resource of your choice from ProQuestTopic: Based on what you read in Henry Louis Gate’s “Delusions ofGrandeur,” Thomas G. Palaima’s “The NCAA and the Athletes It Fails,”your own research, and what you learned from watching the film HoopDreams, write an essay […]

According to the College Board’s survey on writing in American businesses entitled “Writing: A Ticket to Work or a Ticket Out,” “th[eir] survey confirms [their] conviction that individual opportunity in the United States depends critically on the ability to present one’s thoughts coherently, cogently, and persuasively on paper.” This statement, along with The Conference Board’s claim in their report, “Are They Ready to Work,” that […]