In your reading assignment for this module you were introduced to the viewpoints of Garrett Hardin and Peter Singer. Hardin views rich countries as lifeboats who should not give aid to poorer countries. Singer, on the other hand, gives the example of a drowning child and says you have the responsibility to help if you are able to. Of these two perspectives, which do you […]

current events paper.  Paper should be between 1-2 pages in length and should discuss a current local, national or international event that is of interest to the student. Students will need to discuss whether or not the topic presents a problem for society or a solution to a problem. If the current event represents a problem, students should offer a solution. If the current event […]

After watching the video, Muslims in Germany (http://video.pbs.org/video/1559885543), explain why you think Muslims have been seen and treated as foreigners within Germany. What cultural barriers have been erected by Germans against Muslims? Why do you think the younger generations of Muslims are more religious than their parents? What problems do Muslims in Germany face in comparison to those who live in France or the United […]

A world view is a fundamental or basic orientation of thinking – like a mindset – which guides a culture and / or a person’s life. Like a point of view, it can be built of concepts, ideas, values, emotions, and ethics. Weltanschauung is the German word for this idea. Your goal for this course is to understand the world views of these various religions. In order […]

Social theories can take years of study to fully grasp, but it is important for Sociology students to have exposure to these important researchers and their pivotal theoretical works. In Section One of Social Theory Re-Wired – “Emergence Through Convergence: the Puzzles of Social Order” – you are offered several classical and contemporary readings. Choose one of the readings in Section One (but not the Introductory Essay) […]

 Over the course of Weeks 4-6, you are preparing a comprehensive summary and analysis of 10 different major categories of nonprofit fundraising approaches. Last week you began this endeavor by preparing the overall outline and populating the Introduction, Major Gifts, Legacies, In Memoriam, Grants, and References sections. This week, you are to continue building the comprehensive summary and analysis composition by populating the Community Fundraising, […]

Using current APA format, you will create a working outline for your final research paper. This outline will include a title page (making any corrections from research paper topic and annotated bibliography feedback). Using current APA headings, you will outline your paper into various sections. You must include a brief summary of the kind of content and scholarly sources you plan to include in each […]

Final Paper Preparation To prepare for your Final Paper (due in Week Five), complete the following assignment and submit it to your instructor for feedback. Your paper should include a problem statement, outline, and annotated bibliography. Problem Statement: Describe the social problem selected for your paper. Outline: Using the sample below as a guide, provide an outline for your Final Paper. Remember that papers are […]

The United States often is singled out as a shining example of democratic governance; however, the U.S. system of governance is not immune to criticism. Scholars from the right and the left point out flaws in the U.S. system from its founding to its present state. An interesting feature of democratic governance is that loyal opposition and dissent are built into the system. Some democracies, […]

A week later on a Saturday evening around 2am in the same neighborhood, a call is made from a man returning from work stating he heard a noise at his neighbor’s house that sounded like broken glass.  When he went to investigate, he claims he saw a young Caucasian male running away from the exterior of the home.  The reportee knocked on the door and […]