Category: Humanities

Question – Discuss the various aspects of culture on the Pine Ridge Reservation. (Hint: culture doesn’t necessarily have to be a traditionally ‘positive’ thing). How are various aspects of culture linked on the reservation (example: poverty – unemployment – alcoholism)?
Question – Discuss the value of learning about conditions on twenty-first century reservations, as well as the value of immersing in this reality through the eyes of children.
Link-https://vimeo.com/35557321

Step 1: Write a paragraph (with detail) discussing what you learned from Frances Koya Vaka’uta’s TED Talk. You should include specific examples and details from the talk.

Step 2: Write a paragraph (with detail) discussing what you learned from the Art of Ink episode. You should include specific examples and details from the talk.

Step 3: Imagine and discuss what kind of messages and well-wishes you would want to be gifted with – if given a Polynesian tattoo from your community.

Format: 12 point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, one inch margins

Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. The similarity report that is provided when you submit your task can be used as a guide.
You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.
Tasks may not be submitted as cloud links, such as links to Google Docs, Google Slides, OneDrive, etc., unless specified in the task requirements. All other submissions must be file types that are uploaded and submitted as attachments (e.g., .docx, .pdf, .ppt).
A. Choose one work from the linked “Task 2 List of Works,” and analyze your chosen work by doing the following:
1. Describe the historical context or events that influenced the artist or the creation of the work.
2. Analyze how this work reflects the technological innovations or innovative thinking from the period in which it was created.
3. Analyze how the work represents the community or communities that it was created for or about.
4. Analyze how the work challenged ideas about the culture represented or about what constitutes artistic expression.
B. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
Note: An in-text citation notes specifically where in the submission the source is used, and the corresponding reference includes the author, date, title, and location of information (e.g., publisher, journal, website URL).
C. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum:
Read Chapter 4 in your textbook
Review Data Visualization and MisrepresentationLinks to an external site.
For this discussion forum, research an example of a graphical representation of data in the library or through a search engine. This example may be any graphical representation you desire if you can discuss the key points below.
In your initial post,
Upload your graph in JPEG format or provide a link. For help linking to articles from the UAGC Library, please review this QuickAnswersLinks to an external site., which walks you through finding an article’s permalink.
Share
why you chose this graphical representation.
what this graph reveals about the variable(s).
your own interpretation of this graph.
300 words
Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7 of the week.
Each of your peer responses should be thoughtfully crafted and consist of at least 150 words.
Discussion Forum 1 Interpretation of Quantitative Distributions Peer Feedback In your response, provide your own interpretation of their distribution graph. Note any differences between your classmate’s interpretation and your own.
Though two replies are the basic expectation for class discussions, for deeper engagement and learning, you are encouraged to respond to any comments or questions others have given to you.
Engaging with peers and the instructor will further the conversation and provide you with opportunities to demonstrate your content expertise, critical thinking, and real-world experiences with the discussion topics.
Add citations and references where required. For assistance, refer to the resources APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. and APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site..

Using the Iliad, the Odyssey, or both, write an essay on the world of Dark Age Greece. What were the values of that world and how were they reflected in Homer’s epic poems?

At the end of the course students will expand one (or a combination) of their mini-essays into an analytic essay of 8-10 pages (2000-2500 words). Essays should include a thesis statement, evidence, analysis, and context, as well as three additional peer-reviewed, scholarly sources. Students must cite all evidence in ApA

In “The Allegory of the Cave,” Plato asks us to consider the nature of reality. In some ways, Plato and LeGuin are asking us the same question. As you watch this video to reinforce your understanding of “The Allegory of the Cave,” think about how Plato and Le Guin might discuss reality and our place within it. Should we stay in the cave? Should we stay in Omelas? Are there external forces that encourage us to make one decision over another? How much should we fear the
unknown?

In a 150 word post, work to explore and answer the questions posed above. Try to draw on specific parts of each text to reinforce your ideas.

This exam consists of two essay questions covering both the post-Cold War world and the 21st century. Base your analysis on the readings and lectures. Provide evidence for any arguments you make with quotes and paraphrases accompanied by in-text citations and a Works Cited page. Any outside sources must be properly cited. Use MLA for citing references and quotations.
1. How did the fall of the Soviet Union affect Europe politically and economically? Discuss the impact of this collapse on the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s and the European Union. Explain
2. How have mobile technology and smartphones affected the world politically and economically in the 21st century? How do these technologies impact us? Explain.

Deliverable 1 – Speech Review
After watching the speech of your choice, complete the following questions about it.
Title: How Women in Pakistan are Creating Political Change
Date of release: November 29th 2018
Length: 13 minutes 46 seconds
Speaker: Shad Begum
Write brief information about the speaker
Write a summary of the speech content.
Do you think that the topic of the speech relates to your life? How? What did this speech add to your general experience? Explain by specific examples.
Who would you recommend this speech to? Why?

How did the Industrial Revolution transform economic and
social structures in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries?, Times
New Roman APA Format 7th edition.