Counter Culture

The rise of “counter culture” in the mid to late 60’s is seen as one of the most significant movements in American history. What factors lead to this fraction from mainstream America? How did art reflect this upheaval in society?

 
 

 

Unit VII Scholarly Activity 

This course has introduced and assessed many noteworthy figures related to the continuing buildup of the United States and its place within the world and globalization during the last 140 years. For this assignment, you will choose a noteworthy civil rights leader from the mid-20th century to the present. Your selection must be of an influential civil rights figure from the mid-20th century to the present, however you may not use any U.S. President. This assignment is open to any reform discussed in this course (including, but not limited to, creed, race, age, status, or gender).  

 

This is not a biography. Your argument should highlight how society remembers him or her now. 

 

The style of project is a multimedia presentation with video components; however, the medium is up to you. Examples may include a speech, self guided PowerPoint presentation, or video. Creativity and effort is encouraged for this assignment. 

World Cultures II

Visit a museum or gallery exhibition or attend a theater, dance, or musical performance before the end of Week 9. The activity (museum or performance) should have content that fits our course well. Have fun doing this. 

 

Write a two to three (2-3) page report (500-750 words) that describes your experience.

 

❖ Clearly identify the event location, date attended, the attendees, and your initial reaction upon arriving at the event.

 

❖ Provide specific information and a description of at least two (2) pieces.

 

❖ Provide a summary of the event and describe your overall reaction after attending the event.

 

❖ Use at least the class text as a reference (additional sources are fine, not necessary unless required by your content). Your report should include connections you make between things observed in your activity and things learned in the course and text

 

African History

This  assignment gives you an opportunity to read and think about the meaning  of the African Diaspora, its major themes and methods of study.  Here  are the instructions.

Read Professor Colin Palmer’s essay (attached), “Defining and Studying the Modern African Diaspora” and answer the following questions;

 1. What is Colin Palmer’s general thesis or main argument?

 2. What is the most convincing part of the essay? Why do you say so?

 3. What is the flaw/least convincing aspect of his essay? Why do you say so?

 4. In the end, do you agree with what Palmer is saying? Are you convinced? If so, why? If not, why not?

 Your response to Palmer’s essay should be no longer than 1 typed page.

 

 

Music Discussion

 

“Jazz began as an improvised music for dancing. As you will discover this semester, the relationship to dancing will change in jazz over time. Do you think it is possible to relate the popularity of a musical style to the ability to dance to it? Can you think of examples where this is either a true or false statement? Is there a style of music (other than jazz) that comes to mind?”

 

 

Federalists Vs Anti Federalists

Federalists v. “Anti-Federalists”

 

Based upon the readings and the lecture notes respond to the following.

 

  • Summarize and discuss the positions and justifications taken by the Federalists and the group labeled “Anti federalists.” In your opinion, which group made the more compelling argument reflective of the time in which it was written? Which arguments are still relevant today?

 

 

FINAL PAPER: World View Chart Writing Assignment

Due Week 10 and worth 235 points

 

This assignment uses the information you have gathered for your weekly World View Chart Assignments.

 

Choose ONE (1) category (origin of all things, nature of god, view of human nature, view of good and evil, etc.) from the chart to focus on for this assignment. Consider how the selected category relates to all of the religions covered and to your own social or work experiences.

 

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

 

1. Select ONE (1) category from the completed World View Chart. Provide a rationale for choosing this category. What is compelling about this category? Why is it important in the study of religion?

2. Describe the selected content and explain the significance of the selected category across all of the religions studied. Show in what ways the category is significant for each religion.

3. Give an example of how you have noticed this category in your life, town or country. What impact does this category have in the everyday lives of people who practice religion in your area? (You do not have to give examples of all the religions in your area, just one you have noticed besides any you practice). For example, in Cincinnati, Ohio we have Hindu, Greek Orthodox, Catholic festivals in the summer. So if my category were “Festivals and Celebrations” I could use those events as my example.

4. Use at least three (3) quality resources as references for the assignment and document your sources using APA Style for in-text citations and references. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

5. Write clearly and coherently using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics.

Your assignment must:

· Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

· Analyze what is meant by religion.

· Analyze the similarities and differences in the primary beliefs held by major religious traditions and the cultures in which these religions evolved.

· Describe the varieties of religious experience and practice in a wide range of cultures.

· Recognize how daily life within various religions and current affairs are influenced by religion.

· Develop written pieces that demonstrate an analysis of a topic relevant to the course.

· Use technology and information resources to research issues in religion.

· Write clearly and concisely about world religions using proper writing mechanics.

What are the company’s mission and objectives?

 

 Describe the business model? how do you plan to create a sustainable competitive advantage?

 

what is the management experience and ability? What are there technical expertise ?

 

 

What other  kind of technical expertise does the business?

 

Do you have board of directors and an advisory board ?( please provide as much information possible)

 

Are there any professional service providers and, business consultants. ? who are they and what are the areas in which they help the business ?

 

Does the business have an organizational chart and structure if available please provide.

 

what is the legal form of the organization?

 

Who owns the business? (If ownership is a partnership between several people please provide percentage of ownership if possible )

 

Does the business own any intellectual property rights and ownership including patents, trademarks and copyrights.?

 

 

Who are your suppliers for the raw materials? How many suppliers do you have?

 

 

Do you have a storage facility for storage of dried vegetable so it can be used to make the product in seasons where producing the vegetables is not possible ?

 

Do you have any products which you plan to keep constant thought the year to keep the cashflow coming?

 

Are you aware of any risks you posses  externally and internally ?

 

 

 

 

Should a counselor remain value-objective about controversial issues presented by a client?

Should a counselor remain value-objective about controversial issues   presented by a client (such as abortion, suicide, adultery, drug use,   domestic violence, child abuse, etc.)? Some counselors might argue   that they should not express their values or criticize their clients   for these behaviors, while others would say that expressing moral   judgment is appropriate.

 

Consider the information above and Chapter 3 of the textbook. Write   a 1,000-1,250-word paper addressing the following:

  1. Analyze the ethical implications of a counselor expressing     their values to a client.
  2. Identify actions a counselor     might take when confronted with clients they find difficult to treat     due to differences in values/beliefs regarding one or more of the     following issues: abortion, suicide, adultery, drug use, domestic     violence, child abuse
  3. Some of the legislation and     government policies related to clinical mental health   counseling
  4. Identify factors that might lead a counselor to     consider referring a client to another counselor.
  5. Describe steps a counselor should take if referral is not     an option.
  6. Be sure to use the ACA and NAADAC codes of     ethics as guidelines when constructing your paper.
  7. Include     three additional scholarly resources in your paper in addition to     the course textbook.

 

APA style required

 

https://viewer.gcu.edu/UWUHRK

 

https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/ethics/2014-code-of-ethics.pdf?sfvrsn=2d58522c_4

Market Structures

 

In an eight- to 10-page paper, describe each market structure discussed in the course (perfect competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, monopoly), provide a real-life example of each market, and respond to the following for each market structure:

 

·  Indicate how high entry barriers into a market will influence: 

 

o  Long-run profitability of the firms

 

o  Cost efficiency of the firms in the industry

 

o  Likelihood that some inefficient firms will survive

 

o  Incentive of entrepreneurs to develop substitutes for the product supplied by the firms

 

·  Are competitive pressures present in markets with high barriers to entry? Explain.

 

·  Describe which market structure you would prefer for selling products. Explain why and support your answer with the characteristics of that market.

 

·  Describe which market structure you would prefer for buying products. Explain why and support your answer with the characteristics of that market.

 

·  How does each market structure respond to price changes of the products that they sell? Explain whether each market structure will be selling elastic or inelastic products, and how this will affect the market price charged.

 

·  How does the role of the government affect each market structure’s ability to price their products?

 

·  How does international trade affect each market structure?