Category: History

Sarah Gudger, Born 1816 in Old Fort, North Carolina at the time of the picture (1937) Sarah was 121 Reflection papers are to be 2 full pages (no more, no less), typed double-spaced, a bibliography is NOT required for this paper, footnotes are; font is to be 12 point Times New Roman; double spaced, no cover page, and following all other paper guidelines provided in the syllabus (failure to adhere to paper guidelines–both content and formatting–will impact the grade of the paper). DO NOT simply provide a review of the materials—analysis is key. It is important that you not wait until the last minute to type the paper; remember, you only have 2 to 3 pages (no more, no less). This assignment is an exercise in how to effectively distill information in a clear and concise manner, while still provided a nuanced analysis and detailed insight; every word matters. This means, more than likely, you will have to go through at least three drafts of the paper. I strongly recommend condensing information where you can and dedicating no more than one paragraph per numbered bullet point provided above. Reflection papers may utilize first person voicing where needed. Papers should be submitted as .doc/.docx (microsoft word) or as a pdf. google docs, emailed, and/or canvas inboxed papers are not accepted. Guidelines: You must select a primary document from the one of the three sites provided (see Week 12>assignments>Resources for Reflection Paper 1) After selecting a primary document of interest, you must provide an analysis of the document by following the following steps: 1. Begin the reflection paper by placing the document in its proper historical context (this may require that you do further research beyond the document.) 2. Make clear the importance of the document (why should the reader care about this particular document? Why is it important?) 3. Identify a theme you wish to provide an analysis of within the document (this can be gender, capitalism, race/racism, institutional racism, etc–we have covered several topics and themes in the course which should help you to identify a theme; whatever theme you decide to highlight, it should be equally compelling as the importance of the document; you want to keep your reading audience engaged). 4. After identifying the importance of the document and the theme you will be highlighting from the document, provide a clear thesis statement (i.e. this paper argues, this paper advances, this paper engages, etc). 5. Carefully and thoughtfully provide an analysis of your selected theme–giving careful attention to why this specific analytical point is important and how it connects back to your thesis (it will definitely be helpful to use quotes from your source, as well as class materials). 6. You must place your document/theme/analysis in conversation with at least one source from class that is NOT from the Freedom on My Mind text. 7. End the paper connecting your analysis/theme in a clear manner to contemporary times and providing any additional thoughts/insights/important points you believe your reader should be aware of. 8. IMPORTANT: you must include a copy of your source at the end of your paper (this may require you to merge pdfs to make one document and/or copy the pdf as a picture into your word document). Everyone will have a different angle on what they think is important, some of you may underscore capitalism, others gender and/or race, others US policy and laws and/or illegal practices of enslavers, etc. Whichever approach works best for you, be sure the reflection paper falls within the parameters of what is outlined above, as well as what is provided in the paper guidelines in the syllabus.

Topic: To what extent was America a beacon of freedom and democracy? I’ll provide you all the lecture videos and you need to write the essay based on that, no other research.

Week 5 – Assignment
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapter 9 in your course textbook and the article Workplace Bullying: Costly and PreventableLinks to an external site..
Bullying often occurs in organizations and, in some cases, can go unchecked. A properly prepared organization works proactively to prevent bullying by having the proper training and policies in place. Even so, bullying may occur in an organization from time to time. During this assignment, operate from a management lens and address a bullying incident that occurred in a real organization. Research a bullying incident in an actual organization to complete the assignment.
This assignment consists of two parts. For the first part of this assignment, you will need to craft a memo that addresses the organizational response to bullying. The second portion requires you to elucidate three ways that would sufficiently and successfully communicate the memo to the organization.
Part 1: The Memo
For the first part of the assignment,
Create an organizational response that addresses the bullying incident in the workplace.
Identify how it will be addressed, mitigated and prevented.
Incorporate stats from the article Workplace Bullying: Costly and PreventableLinks to an external site. .
Outline four relevant points that an organizational training program could utilize to address the negative effects of the bullying incident in the workplace.
For guidance on writing a business memo, see the Writing Center resource Writing a Business MemoLinks to an external site..
Part 2: Analysis of Communication Technology
For the second part of the assignment,
Select three communication technologies to communicate the policy.
Formulate two benefits and one limitation of each selected technology.
Along with the Workplace Bullying: Costly and Preventable article, use at least two other credible sources in addition to the textbook to support your paper.
The Preventing and Mitigating Workplace Bullying paper,
Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. resource.
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper in bold font
Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
Student’s name
Name of institution (University of Arizona Global Campus)
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Due date
Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
For assistance on writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. as well as Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources.
Must use at least two credible sources in addition to the course text and the Workplace Bullying: Costly and Preventable article.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view The University of Arizona Global Campus Library Quick ‘n’ DirtyLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. guide.
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. See the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.

Week 6 – Final Project
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapter 11 in your course textbook and the article 16 Coaches’ Biggest Public-Speaking Gaffes (And How to Avoid Them) Download 16 Coaches’ Biggest Public-Speaking Gaffes (And How to Avoid Them).
For this final video presentation, you will use the following scenario: Your company is rolling out a new technology platform or software program for global communications and operations in your organization. You are an upper-level manager who needs to send a communique out to mid-level managers who are to disseminate the information to their teams. You want to ensure that you communicate proper expectations to the managers for them to deliver to their team. You, as the upper-level manager, should model the behavior for the mid-level managers to follow.
You have two technology platform options from which to select.
Option 1: Meeting Management Software. This option gives you the opportunity to use any meetings software platform or software that your organization currently uses or has used in the past. Identify a platform or software technology that is being retired as well as the new technology that is being rolled out.
Option 2: If your technology is proprietary, or if you have no experience with communications and data management technology, pick two of the following communication platforms to research and compare: Skype, Zoom, Adobe Connect, WebEx. Identify which of the platforms is the currently used technology that is being retired and which is the new platform being rolled out.
Using one of the recording options listed below, in a 3- to 5-minute video presentation,
Justify the platform that is being rolled out.
Select two benefits and two challenges of the tool over the technology that is being retired due to obsolescence.
Indicate the date that the new technology will be rolled out (select any date).
Outline the steps the organization would take to disseminate the technology.
Explain channel richness and its value to communication in this instance.
Examine the role of international and intercultural interpersonal communications in today’s global businesses.
Interpret the importance of both verbal and nonverbal management communication.
Utilize proper speaking and presentation techniques in a group setting.
The Communicating a Technology Rollout final project,
Must be 3 to 5 minutes in length and address each of the required elements.
Must include a professional introduction of yourself and your role in the organization.
Must include the body of the presentation that includes each of the bulleted directives listed above.
Must wrap up the presentation with a summary and a call to action.

Respond to the original discussion below in 200+words using the rubric and sources provided below

I will attach the instructions as well as resources for you to be able to answer the questions. You have to be specific and reference the sources such as the books provided or the sources referenced in the class schedule. I have also attached my class notes but they are not really good but they may be helpful to provide you context on the class. Please let me know if you need any further guidance this is a final exam and I really need a good grade. If you have any questions or need anything please let me know.

I will attach the instructions as well as resources for you to be able to answer the questions. You have to be specific and reference the sources such as the books provided or the sources referenced in the class schedule. I have also attached my class notes but they are not really good but they may be helpful to provide you context on the class. Please let me know if you need any further guidance this is a final exam and I really need a good grade. If you have any questions or need anything please let me know.

You have to answer the discussion question and engage with the paragraph provided. Be specific and identify key themes and use evidence from the novel, which you will find attached. You only need to focus from page 130 to 253.
1. Is there an ideal way a U.S. oil company could work with another country and its citizens? What guidelines would you set for such an arrangement?
2. Personally, metaphors and reading between the lines resonates with me the most when reading. So, as we discuss memory, who gets to (re)member, and slow violence in the context of How Beautiful We Were and the course content at large- what resonated with me was my interpretation of an extremely delicate narrative. Between pages 248 and 251, a story of a devastating sexual assault was told, and the lasting impacts of that sexual assault were described. In the text, a young boy is assaulted by his uncle who is a prominent figure in the town; therefore, his story is kept hidden from the public for the protection of the uncle. A quote from this section that relates to slow violence and colonialism is on page 250, which states, “Your husband’s sister told you to wipe your eyes, show them that you were a strong boy. Look at your body, your sister’s husband said, did the uncle leave any scars? You shook your head. So there’s nothing for you to dwell on, then, your sister said. As soon as you let go of the whole episode, there would be nothing worth talking about”(Mbue, 250). This quote serves as a greater metaphor for who gets to (re)member such violence under the oppressive forces of colonialism. Last class, we discussed slow violence from a physical perspective and from a psychological perspective. Here, the boy faced slow violence as his story was silenced. It can be metaphorically compared that the sister and her husband are the colonial powers and the boy is the African continent- silenced under power dynamics and memories lost.

Discussion Board Week 3: Focused Response
Post your response to the prompt and respond to two classmates by 11:59 pm Sunday Pacific Time.
A note on the discussion board assignments – please read carefully!
This week’s Focused Discussion Board assignment asks you to analyze material presented in this week’s documentary.
Please don’t forget that using ChatGPT or other Al software to generate a response will not fulfil the assignment, and that using Al to write your answers would take away any value the assignment might have for you.
Remember that you need to write an initial post that responds to the questions in this prompt. You also need to respond to the posts of at least two classmates.
Absolutely no outside sources allowed! Please limit your response to a discussion of material presented in this week’s documentary. Neither I nor your classmates want to spend time responding to unreliable material taken from random websites.
Tip for success: This discussion board prompt is asking you for your evidence-based opinion. Everything you say on this discussion board should be based on material from the documentary Meet the Romans. Failure to base what you say on evidence from the documentary will result in a deduction of points.
Based on the evidence presented in this week’s documentary Meet the Romans, answer the following questions:
1. According to Professor Mary Beard, should ancient Romans be seen as a nation/race according to Mary Beard? What should they be seen as?
2. What does Professor Mary Beard mean when she says that Rome was diverse but not tolerant?
You should aim for a response of roughly 350 to 500 words total (around 350 to 500 words total to answer both questions).
Your answer should be broken up in two distinct parts, one for each question. Your responses must be clearly numbered. You may allocate the 350 to 500 words between the two questions as you see fit.
Your response to this must still be factually correct and follow the etiquette guidelines. You can review discussion board guidelines here.

Foreigners In Their Own Land
Closing Lecture Remarks
Understanding capitalism’s influence over our everyday lives and not just the historical past is a lifelong endeavor most of us may be discouraged to undertake. Even so, this does not limit the role and impact of capitalism over our lives, decision-making, and prospects about what comes next for us as individuals, households, nation, and the world.
So much of our own circumstances are engrained in class differences produced by capitalism and it’s initial primitive accumulation through colonization and imperialism. In fact, who is eligible for citizenship and the path for each is different depending on your economic class under capitalism. For example, a Mexican millionaire can automatically qualify for U.S. citizenship when they make a million-dollar investment in the U.S. Meanwhile, a Mexican citizen may work all their adult lives in the U.S. paying taxes and contributing to their local community but be denied citizenship for crossing the border without proper documents.
Takaki casts Mexicans in A Different Mirror as immigrants, but that is not entirely true. Immigrants come from Asia, Europe, and Middle East. The indigenous populations of North America can hardly be described as immigrants. The notion of nations, however, turns many indigenous tribes and people who are natives into “immigrants” equatable to Europeans who came on ships. This example of who is assigned as an immigrant is another example of hegemony and its tremendous influence in the way we interpret knowledge and language to reproduce social relations that maintain elite rule and dominance.
Now is your opportunity to demonstrate your ability to utilize course concepts and incorporate case studies in producing knowledge through cultural criticism in writing.
Most unit lectures close with this same class discussion format. If you read and closely follow all the instructions for this class discussion, you should be able to do well here on out. I will be leaving you feedback and a grade for this assignment. It is important you review my feedback so you can address any issues in the next assignment.
I look forward to reading each of your posts and comments. Contact me ahead of time if you need an extension. I accept late posts but not late comments or self-reflections. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, doubts, or need additional assistance.
Saludos,
Professor Fuentes
Overview and Criteria
Post by Thursday, Reply by Saturday
The three (3) steps to complete this assignment are explained below in more detail, but here they are in a nutshell:
Answer at least 2 question(s) or prompts.
Incorporate at least 2 course concepts in your discussion.
Leave 2 substantive/expansive comments.
There are two (2) deadlines that add up to 35 total points possible from this assignment.
Possible 25 Points = Your Post (Due Thursday)
Possible 10 Points = 2+ Comments (Due Saturday)
You’ll be graded on your ability to utilize course concepts to critically reflect on the unit’s lecture material. You must closely follow guidelines to earn maximum points.
Post Submissions
I only grade the first post left by each student. If you submit a second post, it will not be graded. I only grade the first attempt. All other attempts after the first post will be ignored and ungraded. Recommendation: Work on your post outside of Canvas and don’t submit it until it meets your standards for submission.
25 Points: Post Guidelines
Your post should be no less than 400 words in length.
Your post is worth up to 25 points. It should contain:
4 pt: proper grammar. free of spelling errors, meets min. word count,
4 pt: use proper in-text citations,
6 pt: apply course concepts,
6 pt: incorporate reading and/or lecture(s) material,
5 pt: directly address all aspects of the prompt(s).
10 Points: Peer Comments
Each comment you leave is worth up to 5 points (depending on quality of post). Being nice and respectful is important, but it doesn’t get you all the points. Your comments need to be substantive and expand on the conversation or original post in a meaningful way.
Comments should contain at least one of the following:
Comments should provide new information about the original post (“substantive”).
Elaborate on a point made by the Poster or someone else on the thread (“expand”).
In other words, compliments and salutations do not count as satisfactory comments.
Pro Tips
What mistake will cost you the most points?
Use of in-text citations for all prompts is required. Every student should develop the habit of attributing information to sources in college-level writing. You can use either APA or MLA style for in-text citations. An example of citing the book in your text is as follows: (Takaki 2008, p.33). An example of citing lectures in your text is as follows: (Fuentes, “Unit #: Name of Lecture.”). Both the green number and lecture title must be changed to the appropriate source for credit.
Don’t want to lose your work?
Copy and paste your posts on Canvas, but write them elsewhere (WordLinks to an external site., GoogleLinks to an external site., etc.). Canvas logs users out with inactivity. If this happens, you aren’t alerted and your work will be lost even if you try to “save” or hit “submit.”
Need assistance with Canvas?
Cuyamaca has the Online Student Help TeamLinks to an external site. who are ready to provide you with any Canvas support in real-time. If you need help using Canvas Discussions, please review the following guide: Canvas Student Guide – Discussions.
Continuing the Conversation
You have a voice; what’s your say?
Guidance: Select course concepts (2+) introduced in this unit to answer two (2) or more of the below question(s) or prompts according Dr. Fuentes’ lecture materials or Dr. Takaki’s A Different Mirror (2008). You can also incorporate your own personal experiences or recent events, but there has to be a clear connection to concepts and case studies.*
What are ways that hegemony affect our understanding of American History?
Discuss Takaki’s concept “Foreigners in Their Native Land” (Ch. 7).
How is primitive accumulation or profit by dispossession normalized and accepted in society?
Discuss Takaki’s El Norte (Ch. 12).
How did capitalism reproduce racism, racial power, or eurocentrism?
From your own lived experience, what is another example of hegemony or global capitalism?
Add your own link to an ig post, tweet, or tik tok and explain how it is an example of White Spatial Imaginary or ethnocentrism; OR Write your own question and incorporate course concepts to explain the importance behind your question (and the value of the potential answer).
*No external sources. Base your response on the lecture materials provided and, as an add-on, you can tie in your own personal experiences, stories, and examples.