Category: Humanities

Length: (1500 words)

Instructions:

Select ONE TOPIC out of the choices below

1. A genre of popular music that you are familiar with (country and western, rock, blues, hip-hop, rap, etc.)
2. A recreational activity that you are regularly involved in (either as a participant or as a spectator, i.e., fan)
3. A reality television program that you have access to and that interests you
One of the new social media (e.g., Twitter or Facebook)

Discuss your choice in a critical essay which includes:
-A clear thesis backed by supporting argumentation.
-A minimum of 5 (FIVE) peer-reviewed scholarly sources from outside of the course materials, which are referenced in the body of the paper and listed in a properly formatted bibliography or works cited page.
-Good critical analysis of the topic.

CHOOSE TWO OF THE QUESTIONS questions to answer. Your essay answers must begin with an introductory paragraph that includes a thesis statement. Then select two or three supporting arguments and develop them in some detail. It is unlikely that you will be able to address all of the possible issues in this brief essay, so be sure to select your supporting points carefully and bring them together in the form of a modest conclusion. You should reference the relationship between everyday culture and the idea of community. Referencing The Truman Show (movie) is highly recommended!

CHOOSE 2:
Are cultures of everyday life worthy of study?
Are traditional gender roles still reflected in the home?
Are centralization and bureaucratization still central characteristics of the social organization of the modern workplace?
Has our understanding of what constitutes community changed over time?
How is everyday culture a site of contestation?

Professor’s instructions:

Globalization refers to the increasing economic interdependence of countries with trade, it also refers to a rise in cultural exchange. It also refers to knowledge, information, people, across international borders. Whether we like it or not just like technology, globalization is not going anywhere!

There are people that believe that globalization will save the world. That it will bring development to the world and fix 3rd world poverty.
On the other hand, there are people that regard it with hostility, even fear. They believe that it will increase inequality within and between nations, threaten employment and living standards and stop social progress.

Which side are you on? Explain in 3 paragraphs your stance on globalization.

Student’s notes: My stance on globalization is positive, please write accordingly.

People in the United States vary widely in their acceptance of the sexual and gender choices and orientations.  Recent changes in the legality of same sex marriage, the changing role of women in the military, and increasing awareness of transgender issues have highlighted how much has changed in recent months. 

Choose one of these sources:
Find an article or graph that illustrates a recent change in law, attitude, or policy regarding sexual tolerance. 
Joel Burns:  It Gets Better  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax96cghOnY4 (transcript located on YouTube site)

Write a 5-paragraph essay that introduces the topic youve chosen, summarizes the various points of view, and concludes with the current status of the issue you are addressing.  Be sure to use at least 2 references to support your essay. Your paper must meet the minimum 750-word count requirements. 

All assignments and forums in the class are designed for you to demonstrate your understanding and your knowledge of the material content.  It is never acceptable or appropriate to simply provide information that is copied and pasted from a source – any source.  Even if the information were cited properly, copying and pasting does not demonstrate knowledge.  <o:p>

All assignments are submitted to Turnitin, which is a plagiarism checking tool.  Any assignment receiving a score of 30% or better raises serious concerns about the originality of your work.  An originality score should generally be no more than 20%.  Originality scores between 20 and 50% will be graded with a point deduction.  Any originality score over 50% after review will be graded with a 0.  Please keep this in mind as you are submitting work

Before you begin the Assignment, watch a brief video introduction https://kapextmediassl-a.akamaihd.net/artsSCi/Media/HN450/HN450_1602A/Unit9Case/index.html) to

Tamika Johnson and one of her clients, and then use the Internet and the Library to research the legal and ethical issues presented by this situation.
In a 35-page paper, analyze the implications of this case and respond to the following questions:

1.    Introduce the specifics of the case and discuss the next steps Tamika should take in the case. Explain the reasoning for your choices.

2.    Identify the various ethical dilemmas presented in this scenario.

3.    Discuss the specific NOHS Standards that would apply in this situation.

4.    Explore any legal issues that might be raised by this situation regarding any state or federal laws. How might this information guide Tamikas actions?

5.    Describe and discuss the mandatory reporting laws in your state. If Tamika lived in FLORIDA, would she be required to take any particular action?

6.    If you were Tamikas supervisor, what direction might you provide for her? How might her actions impact you?

7.    Finally, discuss strategies to minimize the likelihood of these legal and ethical issues arising in your practice.

Assignment Guidelines
Your Assignment should be 3-5 pages, not including the title and reference pages, and should include the following elements:
    Title page: Provide your name, title of Assignment, course and section number, and date
    Body: Answer all the questions in complete sentences and paragraphs
    Reference page: Sources in APA format
    Include at least two references, at least one must be peer-reviewed, in support of your observations and conclusions
    Use Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced, and left-aligned
    Use standard 1″ margins on all sides
    Use APA Formatting and Citation style

Human service professionals are expected to meet and maintain certain standards of competence in the profession, often measured by education, training, supervision, and experience. After completing your Reading for this week, please respond to the following questions:

In your own words, create a definition of competence in the field of human services.

Use the Internet and the Library to investigate the minimum standards of competence for human service professionals in your state. Describe these requirements.

Consider the Case Example of Rasheed (ATTACHED) regarding multicultural competencies. Imagine you are a caseworker at a human service agency working with Steve. What is your reaction to this case? Does it raise personal issues for you? If you were in Rasheeds position, would you feel competent to work with Steve? What if Steve discovered that he harbored negative attitudes toward African Americans? Would that make a difference in your response to this scenario?

TEXT: Sommers-Flanagan, R., Sommers-Flanagan, J.(2015). Becoming an Ethical Helping Professional: Cultural and Philosophical Foundations, with Video Resource Center.

Do a small reflection on the trio of readings from the Journal of Race Development.

G. Stanley Hall. 1910. “The Point of View toward Primitive Races.” The Journal of Race Development 1 (1): 5-11.

-Ellsworth Huntington. 1914. “The Adaptability of the White Man to TropicalAmerica.” The Journal of Race Development 5 (2): 185-211.

-W. E. Burghardt Du Bois. 1917. “Of the Culture of White Folk.” The Journal of Race Development 7 (4): 434-447.

and those of Singer (1961), Mackinder (1904), and Avey and Desch (2012).

Module 3 – SLP
SPECIAL OCCASIONS AND DELIVERING THE SPEECH
Effective Non-Verbal Communication

Non-verbal communication includes, but is not limited to, illustrators, eye contact, facial expressions, and body movement. In the Background readings of Module 3 is a series of online tutorials and the reading materials to walk you through how to effectively use non-verbal communication to deliver a speech.

SLP Assignment Expectations
Review the online tutorials on non-verbal communication located in the Background material. Complete the exercises indicated in the Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet. Answer the evaluation questions in list format and upload to the SLP 3 Dropbox.