Day: January 26, 2020

Any topic (writer’s choice)

January 26, 2020 1 Comment Art, Not applicable

Learning Outcomes This course aims to critically challenge students in three primary ways: 1) describe some of the historical narratives and cultural influences associated with Rap and Hip Hop music 2) identify aesthetic qualities of certain styles (historical and contemporary) and techniques of Rap and Hip Hop practitioners 3) engage in dialogue and discussion surrounding rap and hip hop music and lyrics through your own perspectives.

Week 3 literature –  Write 1 Paragraph about something you read from the following excerpts. These are relatively short reads and not too heavy on the theoretical stuff.

This weeks literature is centered around Soren Baker’s work on Gangsta Rap music – an important movement we will be looking at in the coming week.

Week 3 film – Write 1 Paragraph about something you saw in the film.

This weeks film is Pass the Mic! focuses on the Latinx community here in LA, CA and the early influences from the 80s and 90s that helped drive that scene. It is a documentary-style movie that features artists and practitioners from the LA scene during the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.

The following URL will take you directly to the movie, however, make sure to be logged in to your university account or on a campus network to access through the streaming service Kanopy.  (https://ucsc.kanopy.com/video/pass-mic)

Week 3 listening –  Write 1 Paragraph about something you heard or watched from these playlists. Try and listen to each year and briefly discuss some things you notice 1) about one specific video and 2) any change over time you notice in sounds and aesthetics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xky6_zEM-lk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thbkP6l63wY

Business Law

January 26, 2020 2 Comments APA, Business and Management

CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT: 

1)    Explain the advantages of commercial paper that can qualify as a negotiable instrument.

2)    Identify the different types of negotiable instruments and the key features of each type of instrument.

3)    List and discuss the formal requirements that commercial paper must have to qualify as a negotiable instrument.

CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE:

4)    Describe how order paper and bearer paper are negotiated.

5)    Distinguish among blank, special, restrictive, and qualified indorsements.

6)    Describe the requirements for becoming a holder in due course and explain the importance of being a holder in due course of a negotiable instrument.

7)    Distinguish real defenses from personal defenses.

CHAPTER FORTY:

8)    Explain the difference between primary and secondary liability on a negotiable instrument.

9)    List the six warranties made by persons who transfer negotiable instruments to someone else.

10)    List the four warranties made by persons who present negotiable instruments for payment or acceptance.

Healthcare Technologies

January 26, 2020 3 Comments APA, Health Care and Life Sciences

Please choose one of the technologies discussed this week and, using external research, provide your perspectives.  What are the potential benefits?  Issues?  Where possible, supplement your outside research with linkages to this weeks textbook reading (The Big Unlock, Chapter 2).

NOTE: All sources used need to be accessible by anyone. My professor will be checking so please don’t use a locked source.

Psychology reflection paper

January 26, 2020 2 Comments MLA, Psychology and Education

Identify at least 3 important concepts or theories (i.e., you can select at least three bullet points to discuss from the list provided below) that you relate to. These should be concepts/theories that we covered in this course.

Explain why and give an example from your life that reflects each concept/theory. Make sure you clearly show that you have a good understanding of the theory or concept that you’re referring to and that you explicitly give an example from your life that shows this concept in action. (Briefly explain the theory, and show that you understand the theory and how to apply it to your life experience (i.e., something you’ve gone through personally not something you observed in others). You must write your paper in a manner such that someone who has not taken this course would be able to understand what you are talking about.)

Here are some ideas of things you can write about to help get your brain juices flowing. You don’t have to choose from the list below. These are not required. They are to just help you come up with things to focus on and discuss in your paper.

What parenting style(s) were you raised with? Explain how this style(s) is reflected in your experience and give an example that shows this.
How did your care giver(s) reflect the four dimensions that parents differ on (warmth, discipline, etc.)? Give examples.
What type(s) of play (e.g., solitary, onlooker, etc.) do you remember engaging in when you were younger? What have you seen the children in your life engage in? Explain and give an example that shows each type of play that you relate to.
What types of aggression or abuse have you seen occur with children? Explain & give an example that shows the type(s) of aggression &/or abuse you’re referring to.
Discuss how you experienced intrinsic & extrinsic motivation as a child and the impact each had on you then and in the long-run.
Discuss your experiences as a child with externalizing & internalizing problems. Give examples.
What are your thoughts on various forms of intelligence? What do you most relate to or feel you possess or reflect? Provide examples that support your perspective.
Discuss Emotional Intelligence, your perspective on it and your experience with your skills & abilities as they relate to Emotional Intelligence. Give specific examples to support your point.
How do you relate to Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Reasoning? Give examples from your life that reflect his theory.
How did you experience Guided Participation (Vygotsky) while you were growing up? Explain & provide an example.
How have you experience Social Referencing? Explain & provide an example.
Other concepts you can discuss are: centration, animism, private speech, etc.
What’s your experience been with the following concepts as they relate to adolescent years: adolescent egocentrism, invincibility fable, personal fable and/or imaginary audience?
What has been your experience with and/or what are your thoughts about the following concepts related to development of the self: identity diffusion, identity foreclosure, identity moratorium, identity achievement, crisis vs. commitment, false self and/or negative identity (as these relate to adolescent years)?
How did you experience gender intensification during your teen years? Explain & give examples.
Remember if there are stages or various types regarding a particular concept, you only have to focus on the one/part that you most relate to (e.g., if you look at multiple intelligence, only focus on the one(s) that you most connect with and there is no need to delve into the others).

Your paper does not have to be limited to the list of examples above. This list merely provides you with some ideas to help you get started. You are welcome to connect to your experiences any of the theories or concepts we’ve covered online or in class, including concepts from discussions and videos (that have been shown since the last test).

Assignment Format Sample -Preview the documentThis provides you with the structure that your paper should have.
Make sure to review the Grading Rubric and the Assignment Format Sample before getting started.
Your paper must be  2-3 pages long, double-spaced and typed with 1-inch margins all around.
Include only your name & title on the top of the first page of your document. Do not include a separate title page.
Use 12-point font (Times New Roman or Arial).
Do not include the questions listed above in the body of your paper.
You must use Word (.doc, .docx) or PDF (.pdf) format to submit your work. Remember if your document is submitted in the wrong format and I can not open your document, this means that I cannot grade your work. Therefore, this will result in a zero in your grade book for this assignment.
Make sure to use the 5 Paragraph Essay as a place to start (though clearly your paper can have more paragraphs than this). This means your paper should be formatted as an essay. It should include an introduction that tells the reader what to expect. Paragraphs two through four should support your thesis. You should end your paper with a conclusion.

Sociological Imagination

January 26, 2020 3 Comments APA, Social Sciences

Please explain the concept of the sociological imagination and give two examples by applying the concept.

From my notes:
The Sociological Imagination
o    Sociology is the study of human society.
o    In the mid-twentieth century, sociologist C. Wright Mills argued that we need to use our sociological imagination to think critically about the social world around us.
o    The sociological imagination is the ability to connect one’s personal experiences to society at large and greater historical forces. Using our sociological imagination allows us to “make the familiar strange” or to question habits or customs that seem “natural” to us.

rhetorical analysis pre-drafting activity.

January 26, 2020 3 Comments English and Literature, MLA

Hello,

This is a link to Nguyens article.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/ripping-children-from-parents-will-shatter-americas-soul/2018/05/18/21e824ce-59f1-11e8-8836-a4a123c359ab_story.html

Read the article and then work on the rhetorical analysis pre-drafting activity (worksheet).

I added all the instructions and the worksheet into the additional materials.

Thank you for your help :^)

Sociological Imagination

January 26, 2020 2 Comments APA, Social Sciences

Please explain the concept of the sociological imagination and give two examples by applying the concept.

From my notes:
The Sociological Imagination
o    Sociology is the study of human society.
o    In the mid-twentieth century, sociologist C. Wright Mills argued that we need to use our sociological imagination to think critically about the social world around us.
o    The sociological imagination is the ability to connect one’s personal experiences to society at large and greater historical forces. Using our sociological imagination allows us to “make the familiar strange” or to question habits or customs that seem “natural” to us.

Does the use of social media increase depression among users?

January 26, 2020 4 Comments APA, Psychology and Education

The topic of the paper must be in question form and it must be approved by the instructor prior to starting, so I need to communicate with the writer frequently. (For example, the topic could be is there a relationship between socioeconomic status and the high school dropout rate?) I have some flexibility on topic as long as it relates back to a major theme/topic in psychology. I need 4-5 full body pages PLUS the title, abstract, and reference pages. The sources MUST be from 5 scholarly journals ONLY. The paper should answer the following questions: 1. An introduction of the topic (history, background) 2. What is the theoretical purpose of writing the topic chosen? 3. What are some interesting findings on your topic as a result of published scholarly studies? 4. What area and population has been impacted most by the research topic? 5. What other societal elements (laws, economy) contribute to such outcomes on your topic? 6. What theorist and their theoretical perspective in Psychology explains your research topic? (link those elements to your topic) 7. Concluding paragraph