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analyzing the idea of agency (what did x do to y, and how did Y react?)  in only one case social relations in US history before 1877, white-black relations.

Two page essay double space- analyzing the idea of agency (what did x do to y, and how did Y react?)  in only one case social relations in US history before 1877, white-black relations. The essay must also show how past events influence present interactions between the social group you elected to analyze. This essay should have a introduction, a body, and conclusion. In the introduction tell the reader what your argument is, and how you are going to support it. In the body you will demonstrate your argument in paragraphs and in a balanced manner (3 or 4 paragraphs a page).
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What And Black Relations In US History Before 1877-According to the documents in this chapter, what were some of the positive changes made for blacks in the United States during Reconstruction? What were some of the problems that Reconstruction posed for blacks?  

For each chapter of OB, you should read the entire chapter and take notes (which you will likely use on the respective assignment, as well as in your Midterm/Final Exam studying and other course work).  Once you have finished reading the Chapter, you should look at the “Post-Reading Questions” at the end of the Chapter and CHOOSE ONE of the Post-Reading Questions answer. Alternatively, you can choose the “Journal Option” (Option 3 below). For each question set, you should write a 1-2 page typewritten response, being sure to use information directly from the documents themselves.  Each answer should also include at least one direct quotation from at least three of the sources referenced in the question (for a total of at least three quotes).  Each question set’s answer is worth a possible 2 points.  Late Assignments will NOT be accepted. 
The questions for Chapter 8 (you should CHOOSE ONE to answer in 1-2 pages) are:

  1. According to the documents in this chapter, what were some of the positive changes made for blacks in the United States during Reconstruction? What were some of the problems that Reconstruction posed for blacks?  
  2. Pretend you are a former slave who was freed by the 13th Amendment. Using specific examples and quotes from the primary source documents in this chapter, write a letter to a friend or family member (also a former slave who was freed by the 13th Amendment) about your hopes, happiness, fears, and doubts about your future.
  3. JOURNAL OPTION: Write 1-2 pages of notes on all of the documents you read in this chapter and, at the end, write down 5 questions (i.e. phrases you don’t understand, “aha!” moments you had, contemporary things that you are comparing the reading to).  Please see the Journal Notes/Questions Guide (under “Files” for more guidance).  Notes/Questions should be typewritten and single-spaced.
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Two of the great innovations of the Renaissance in painting were the artist's ability to depict a more contemporary world, and to create the illusion of a three-dimensional world in a painting. By studying and comparing paintings created in Italy from the fourteenth and the fifteenth centuries, you can see how this innovation developed:

Two of the great innovations of the Renaissance in painting were the artist’s ability to depict a more contemporary world, and to create the illusion of a three-dimensional world in a painting. By studying and comparing paintings created in Italy from the fourteenth and the fifteenth centuries, you can see how this innovation developed:

  • Giotto. Lamentation Fresco in the Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, 1305–06
  • Masaccio, The Tribute Money, c. 1427
  • Perugino, Christ Giving the Keys to St. Peter, 1481

In a minimum of 2 well-developed paragraphs, identify and describe at least 3 specific details or elements that progressively illustrate the artist’s concern for depicting a more natural world and for creating the illusion of three-dimensional space on the two-dimensional surface of the painting.
Part 2
As we learned this week, art historians analyze a work of art using a specific vocabulary to describe its physical and visual properties, and by interpreting its subject matter, symbolism, and socio-historical context. Select one of the following paintings:

  • Jan Van Eyck, Double Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife, 1434
  • Master of Flémalle, Mérode Altarpiece, 1425-28
  • Hugo van der Goes, Portinari Altarpiece, 1474-76

For your selected painting:

  1. In a paragraph of 4-6 sentences, describe the composition of the painting, including its use of color and light, and the representation of space. Explain why some artistic elements in the painting look realistic to you and some do not look realistic. Discuss whether the figures fit into the space, whether their movements seem believable, whether their clothes fit their bodies properly, and whether there are shadows that make sense.
  2. Read about your selected painting in the course textbook and/or through reliable online resources. In a paragraph of 4-6 sentences, describe the overall subject matter of the painting; the meaning of some of the objects in the painting; and any social, historical, political, and/or religious factors that are important to understanding the painting. Be sure to provide citations for any outside sources you reference in this part of your response.

Respond to both parts of the assignment thoroughly, making sure to use information from the readings and the lectures. All responses should be in complete sentence form, using proper spelling and grammar.
As soon as possible, review and comment on the work of two of your peers. In your comments, consider areas you would suggest for expansion or clarification.

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watch a documentary film about disability and investigate it in depth, to a level that that enhances your own understanding of the topic in a way that is relevant to you and your career, and prepares you to creatively share this information with others.

Final Project

Final Project Outline
The purpose of this project is to watch a documentary film about disability and investigate it in depth, to a level that that enhances your own understanding of the topic in a way that is relevant to you and your career, and prepares you to creatively share this information with others.
Components of the Project:
Summary of a documentary film: (no more than ½ page) Pick one of the documentary films from the sign up page by October 1 and watch it. Write about summary of the documentary film.
 

  1. Research: (at least 3 pages) Based on what you watched, research on the topic related to the film. Include at least three reputable scholarly resources (journal, books)

* The campus library system will have the needed resources (books, journals on-line and on the shelves)
*Can also search the Internet—but only use reputable sources.  Wikipedia IS NOT a reputable source for this project.
 

  1. Mock Interview: (1 page) Imagine that you have a chance to interview a person from the documentary film. What kind of questions do you want to ask? And why? Based on what you found from research, please specify at least 5 interview questions.

 

  1. Self-reflection: (1.5 pages) Include what you have learned, and how it addressed your questions, what you still want to learn, and how your new knowledge is going to be useful to you in your future career and/or daily life.

 
Final Product:
(1) Comprehensive report on the topic, designed to share what questions, assumptions, and rationales guided the project, what was learned (and how it changed your prior assumptions), why what you learned is important for you, members of this class, and the larger society, any other important/interesting things learned, and suggestions for classmates who may need this info in the future.
The report should include a description of documentary film topic, description of the site of your research, written in APA style, and a summary of your overall findings.
 

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African Americans (free and enslaved) fought in the American Revolution on the side of the colonialist and/or the side of the British. Explain why blacks would fight alongside the Americans when the colonies did not promise freedom and equality for blacks.

African Americans (free and enslaved) fought in the American Revolution on the side of the colonialist and/or the side of the British. Explain why blacks would fight alongside the Americans when the colonies did not promise freedom and equality for blacks. Also, why would blacks fight alongside the British? Did they receive their freedom from the British after the War and if so where? Explain. Finally, explain why most African Americans did not celebrate July 4th (Independence Day) in the 18th Century? Should African Americans celebrate this day today? Explain.
Please write an essay on the above topic and post your synopsis on Discussion Board for your peers to review and I can grade accordingly. This assignment should be at least  pages and half (½) pages long (via a Word Document), double-spaced in a 12 point font. You can either post your response in Discussion Board as a Word Document attachment or you type your response in Word and then copy and paste your answer in Discussion Board.

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What is history? Why should we study history? Within the context of our stories concerning Christopher Columbus, Native Americans, the Pilgrims, or slavery, discuss how historians (Zinn and Loewen) have dealt with the above issues specifically. How have history textbooks begun to complicate our histories even further?

History paper
WRITTEN EXERCISE #1 “ONE IS ASTONISHED IN THE STUDY OF HISTORY AT THE RECURRENCE OF THE IDEA THAT EVIL MUST BE FORGOTTEN, DISTORTED, SKIMMED OVER. WE MUST NOT REMEMBER THAT DANIEL WEBSTER GOT DRUNK BUT ONLY REMEMBER T HAT HE WAS A SPLENDID CONSTITUTIONAL LAWYER. WE MUST FORGET THAT GEORGE WAHINGTON WAS A SLAVE OWNER…AND SIMPLY REMEMBER THE THINGS WE REGARD AS CREDITABLE AND INSPIRING. THE DIFFICULTY, OF COURSE, WITH THIS PHILOSOPHY IS THAT HISTORY L OSES ITS VALUE AS AN INCENTIVE AND EXAMPLE; IT PAINT S PERFECT MEN AND NOBLE NATIONS, BUT IT DOES NOT TELL THE TRUT H.” ~W.E.B. DUBOIS (B L AC K R E C O N S T R U C T I ON )
What is history? Why should we study history? Within the context of our stories concerning Christopher Columbus, Native Americans, the Pilgrims, or slavery, discuss how historians (Zinn and Loewen) have dealt with the above issues specifically. How have history textbooks begun to complicate our histories even further? With regard to the above topics, how have your readings and studies in this class differed from the ways in which these topics have been portrayed (all the way back to elementary school) to you in previous classes? In the quote above, W.E.B. DuBois suggests that in our studies of history, when we skim over the bad parts, our histories begin to lose their value as “incentive and example.” What does he mean by this? What are the far-reaching consequences of the ways in which so many of us have been taught history?
“HISTORY IS FICTION, EXCEPT FOR THE PARTS THAT I LIKE, WHICH ARE, OF COURSE, TRUE.” ~ JIM CORDER
U N I T E D S T A T E S H I S T O R Y
A M Y B E L L
DIRECTIONS
1) Your response to the question must be typed—twelve point font, double-spaced, one-inch margins. In writing your answer, please do not exceed five pages.
2) In your response, use only your assigned text(s), the instructor’s handouts, or class notes taken from discussions. Do not use additional library or internet sources.
3) Your generalizations must be supported by direct citations from the text, class notes, or instructor’s handouts.
4) Citations should be made in MLA format. For class notes or presentations, you might use: (60’s handout) or (class notes).
Note: You must cite parenthetically throughout your narrative. Please follow this format. There should be many citations throughout your response taken from the sources noted above because assumptions and interpretations must be bolstered by citations. The strength of your response is dependent largely upon your citation of the assigned sources.
5) Do not include a bibliography.
6) You may consult with your classmates in formulating an answer to this question. However, you must write your own, unique, independent answer to this question.
7) Date Due: See eCampus Instructions
“COMPREHENSION DOES NOT MEAN DENYING THE OUTRAGEOUS, DEDUCING THE UNPRECED ENT ED FROM PRECED ENCE, OR EXPLAINING PHENOMENA BY SUCH ANALOGIES AND GENERALITIES THAT THE IMPACT OF REALITY AND THE SHOCK OF EXPERIENCE ARE NO LONGER FELT. IT MEANS, RATHER, EX AMINING AND BEARING CONSCIOUSLY THE BURD EN WHICH OUR CENT URY HAS PLACED ON US – NEITHER DENYING IT S EXISTENCE NOR SUBMITTING MEEKLY TO ITS WEIGHT.” ~ HANNAH ARENDT
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“One is astonished in the study of history at the recurrence of the idea that evil must be forgotten, distorted, skimmed over. we must not remember that Daniel webster got drunk but only remember that he was a splendid constitutional lawyer. we must…
“History is fiction, except for the parts that I like, Which are, of course, true.” ~ Jim Corder
Directions
“Comprehension does not mean denying the outrageous, deducing the unprecedented from precedence, or explaining phenomena by such analogies and generalities that the impact of reality and the shock of experience are no longer felt. It means, rather, e…

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Changes in the Human Figure in Art-First, place images of your selected works in a Word document. Then do the following: For each work identify: The artist Title of the work of art The date(s) it was created The medium or materials used to create the work of art, such as oil paint, marble, etc. Where the work is located now.

Instructions

Changes in the Human Figure in Art

You likely noticed that during the two hundred years covered in this week’s study there were radical changes in how the human figure is depicted in Italy, from something that was highly stylized to an idealized form that looked more real yet was strongly influenced by the Classical Age of ancient Greece and Rome. In Northern Europe, however, depiction of the human form remained somewhat stylized.
Use the textbook and/or online sources to locate and capture three works of art.

  • one from the Early Renaissance (fourteenth century, 1300–1399)
  • one from the Northern European Renaissance (fifteenth century, 1400–1499)
  • one from the Italian Renaissance (fifteenth century, 1400–1499)

Your works of art must either be all paintings or all sculptures.
First, place images of your selected works in a Word document. Then do the following:

  1. For each work identify:
    • The artist
    • Title of the work of art
    • The date(s) it was created
    • The medium or materials used to create the work of art, such as oil paint, marble, etc.
    • Where the work is located now.
  2. In a well-developed paragraph, provide at least two important historical facts about each work.
  3. In another well-developed paragraph, describe how each artist depicted the human figure, supporting your observation using art historical vocabulary from this week’s reading.

Then, In a 6–10-sentence concluding paragraph:

  • Compare and contrast how the depiction of the human figure has changed. Be sure to note such things as general appearance of the figures; their body types; whether the figures have been stylized, elongated, or idealized; and whether their clothing, colors, and other visual details have changed.
  • Based on your reading and what you learned from the historic facts you have for each work of art discuss what may have been influencing factors behind these changes.
  • Offer a citation of your sources for each image and the information provided as appropriate.

Submission Details:

  • Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

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You are to find one slave narratives from your assigned states. ASSIGNED STATE: ARKANSAS -In essay format, you will retell to the class what you heard and read about from your chosen person about their slave experiences

1. You are to find one slave narratives from your assigned states. ASSIGNED STATE: ARKANSAS
2. In essay format, you will retell to the class what you heard and read about from your chosen person about their slave experiences…
Syllabus States:
Interactive Written Debates and written Essay Research discussion forums: During the course you will write essay in week 3 and a essay in week 6 with 2  peer responses to discuss the interactive topic, add references—posts must be at least 300 words in content. In-depth explanations of the exact expectations are located in the Forum area of the class.
You will need to have at least 300 words in this post plus 3 full references due Friday …Remember to explain what details and experiences these ex-slaves gave in describing the institution of slavery and the practice of slavery

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Research Paper – Topic and Expectations:What Will the World of Work Look Like in 2050.

Research Paper – Topic and Expectations
(MANAGEMENT 3240 – Spring 2018)
“A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.”
~ Wayne Gretzky


Topic: What Will the World of Work Look Like in 2050.

Overview: I want you to dust off your crystal ball and make some projections with regard to work in the year 2050. I understand that it is difficult to predict the future, but the best way to prepare is to have some idea of what may be around the corner. Granted, 2050 isn’t exactly “just around the corner” but it will go much faster than you can even imagine.

I recognize that you are not likely to be 100% correct, and I suspect that I will not regrade what you provide in 32 years. However, being able to discuss projections and factors influencing work with colleagues, employers, and other business leaders can help as your careers and lives unfold.

I would like your submission to address the following questions:

· What will the workforce in 2050 look like? What will be the demographics (age, gender, race, disability, religion and the unending list of others) as related to those who will be doing the work?

· Where will the work be conducted?

· What will the modern office environment look like?

· What will work schedules look like (when will work be done)?

· What will be the status of the United States in terms of its status as the “world’s economic superpower”? Where will the US rank?

· How will employees and organizations deal with the never-ending pursuit of balance (work versus non-work)?

· Compare 2018 and 2050. How will work and life be the same? Different?

At the end, I want you to talk about where you think you will be in the year 2050 based on what you have reported above. What will work and non-work be like for you? I expect this to be about one-page (minimally).

Expectations: Although your opinions are important, they need to be closely linked with research. As you will find out early in the semester, research is very important to be and critically important to the reputation of Florida State University. If you are able to demonstrate to employers that have sound research skills, you are going to have more opportunities to learn and develop than those who do not.

· It is expected that this paper will be a minimum of 8 to 10 pages in length (which includes the one-page “where I will be” section at the end. This only counts the content. If you have a cover page, that does not count. The Reference Section does not count either.

· Given that this is a research paper, and much of what you come up with will rely on external sources, it is expected that you will have at least 10 legitimate references noted both in your paper and in the Reference Section. I would strongly advocate for more than 10 given the expansiveness of what has been asked. So what do I mean by “legitimate sources”?

· Peer-reviewed journal articles

· Newspaper articles (factual, not opinion) from established publications (NY Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal etc.)

· Magazine articles from established business and news publications (Business Week, Harvard Business Review, Forbes etc.)

· Government research agencies (OHSA, Office of Personnel Management etc.)

· Reports from professional associations (American Psychological Association, Academy of Management etc.)

· Data-driven reports from established research agencies (Pew Research, Gallup etc.)

Basically, it needs to be factual, scientific, data-driven and considered legitimate. Opinions from others aren’t welcome typically unless they have data guiding their development.

· Reference your sources accordingly and properly in both text and Reference Section. It is better to over cite your submission that under cite. Under citing is step one to a claim of plagiarism. Be careful.

· Use whatever referencing format you have been taught/are familiar. However, you need to use it consistently throughout. I use APA for my research, but that’s just what my job requires in most cases. A guide for APA formatting is: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
· One-inch margins.
· 1.5-line spacing (all other assignments are single space).
· 12-point, Times Roman Font.
· Use headings.
· Don’t plagiarize, cheat, buy this off-line etc.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have absolutely no patience for this.
I want this to be at a level of quality that would allow you to present what you have come up with in front of business leaders. I know you can do it.

Research Paper
–
Topic and Expectations
(MANAGEMENT 3240
–
Spring 2018)
“A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where
the puck is going to be.”
~ Wayne Gretzky
T
opic
:
What Will the World of Work Look Like in
2050.
Overview
: I want you to dust off your crystal ball and make some projections with regard to
work in the year 2050. I understand that it is difficult to predict the future, but the best way to
prepare is to have some idea of what may be around the co
rner. Granted, 2050 isn’t exactly
“just around the corner” but it will go much faster than you can even imagine.
I recognize that you are not likely to be 100% correct, and I suspect that I will not regrade what
you provide in 32 years. However, being abl
e to discuss projections and factors influencing
work with colleagues, employers, and other business leaders can help as your careers and lives
unfold.
I would like your submission to address the following questions:
§
What will the workforce in 2050 look l
ike? What will be the demographics (age,
gender, race, disability, religion and the unending list of others) as related to those
who will be doing the work?
§
Where will the work be conducted?
§
What will the modern office environment look like?
§
What wi
ll work schedules look like (when will work be done)?
§
What will be the status of the United States in terms of
its status as the “
world’s
economic superpower
”? Where will the US rank?
§
How will employees and organizations deal with the never
–
ending pursuit
of
balance (work versus non
–
work)?
§
Compare 2018 and 2050. How will work and life be the same? Different?
At the end, I want you to talk about where you think
you will be
in the year 2050 based on what
you have reported above. What will work and non
–
work
be like for you? I expect this to be
about one
–
page (minimally).
Expectations
: Although your opinions are important, they need to be closely linked with
research. As you will find out early in the semester, research is very important to be and
critically i
mportant to the reputation of Florida State University. If you are able to demonstrate
to employers that have sound research skills, you are going to have more opportunities to learn
and develop than those who do not.
Research Paper – Topic and Expectations
(MANAGEMENT 3240 – Spring 2018)
“A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where
the puck is going to be.”
~ Wayne Gretzky
Topic: What Will the World of Work Look Like in 2050.
Overview: I want you to dust off your crystal ball and make some projections with regard to
work in the year 2050. I understand that it is difficult to predict the future, but the best way to
prepare is to have some idea of what may be around the corner. Granted, 2050 isn’t exactly
“just around the corner” but it will go much faster than you can even imagine.
I recognize that you are not likely to be 100% correct, and I suspect that I will not regrade what
you provide in 32 years. However, being able to discuss projections and factors influencing
work with colleagues, employers, and other business leaders can help as your careers and lives
unfold.
I would like your submission to address the following questions:
 What will the workforce in 2050 look like? What will be the demographics (age,
gender, race, disability, religion and the unending list of others) as related to those
who will be doing the work?
 Where will the work be conducted?
 What will the modern office environment look like?
 What will work schedules look like (when will work be done)?
 What will be the status of the United States in terms of its status as the “world’s
economic superpower”? Where will the US rank?
 How will employees and organizations deal with the never-ending pursuit of
balance (work versus non-work)?
 Compare 2018 and 2050. How will work and life be the same? Different?
At the end, I want you to talk about where you think you will be in the year 2050 based on what
you have reported above. What will work and non-work be like for you? I expect this to be
about one-page (minimally).
Expectations: Although your opinions are important, they need to be closely linked with
research. As you will find out early in the semester, research is very important to be and
critically important to the reputation of Florida State University. If you are able to demonstrate
to employers that have sound research skills, you are going to have more opportunities to learn
and develop than those who do not.