In the essays I had you read leading up to this assignment, Klosterman situates pop culture within a larger conversation about race and consumption, economics/class and consumption. In other words, Klosterman thinks (and I agree with him, as do basically all other cultural studies scholars/critics) that pop cultural artifacts are consciously designed with a white audience in mind, and that then goes on to be (one of […]

Choose an advertisement that contains at least three or four rhetorical devices or fallacies (but more would be better!), (in which case you should scan the ad, save it as a PDF, and submit it with your assignment) or (in which case you should include the EXACT URL with your assignment, pasted as a link with the assignment). You CANNOT use video ads for this […]

On September 11, 2001 the U.S. changed forever. While the U.S. had suffered attacks before, nothing to this scale and magnitude. The attacks were aimed at highly populated areas (NYC) and homes for the government and armed forces (Washington, D.C. and the Pentagon). The World Trade Centers were an ideal target for their height and location. For your own post, consider vulnerable populations. What constitutes […]

 I believe that experiencing live classical music, and supporting the arts, is extremely important. As students taking a music course, it is imperative that you listen to two concerts during the course of this class. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, all concerts have been cancelled until further notice. I have put together ten options for you. You can pick the most appealing option and listen to all […]

A response essay must critically examine the assigned readings. Do not simply reflect on the readings, but also critically deconstruct and evaluate the authors’ larger arguments. You should interrogate the authors’ theses as well as provide in-depth analyses of the strengths and weaknesses of the authors’ arguments. You can also build on previous knowledge by making connections among the readings and/or connecting what you have […]

LISTENING & SPEAKING PPT PRESENTATION Due Date: Thurs., Dec. 10, 2020 by 9:00 pm Format: PowerPoint Presentation Point Value: 100 points (this will be calculated as part of your final exam grade) Scenario: You are a student in the United States and ready to apply for college admissions. Bear in mind that you will be living in the city where the university is located. 1. […]

Submit a draft of your Care Plan – Interventions section, addressing all critical elements listed in Section II in the Final Project Document and using the Interventions Care Plan template provided. The draft should be based on the case study and care plan provided in the Final Project Guidelines and Rubric, and must examine and analyze the proposed interventions for the family. Interventions must not only […]

Final Paper/Paper 3: Ways of Seeing: Image Trouble and Problems with RepresentationFinal Paper Due (PDF email attachment) to gmail address: Monday 6th July (Absolutely No Late Papers Can Be Accepted!!)  This paper is worth 20 points. Description:We have looked at, read about, and discussed the development of photography and photographic images as art and as a form of representation. We have also talked about the strengths and […]

PurposeThe purpose of this assignment is to create the Educating Staff: Implementing Change Project PowerPoint presentation. Your plan is to educate the staff that will be involved in the pilot program. You will need to educate them on the problem, show the supporting evidence, and how your pilot plan will be implemented. Directions    •    Create an educational presentation for staff before the launch of your […]

Being an effective early childhood professional requires more than a passion for teaching or ability to work well with children. In the first five years of life, the most critical skills are formed by creating synaptic connections that are key to cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development. Because of their developmental stage, the environment you provide as an early educator will set the foundation for […]