Write a 4-5 page paper on one of documents posted on Blackboard or handed out in class..
What I want you to do is discuss how your chosen document relates to the historical period during which it was written. In other words, is there information in the text that tells you more about the British history from 1688 to 1750 or resonates with information that you are obtaining from the textbook? Be sure to quote from the document to substantiate the argument that you are making. What I am not interested in is how the document might be relevant to the present; instead I want you to present your document as a close-up picture of a small moment of the past as it really was: how were they perceiving issues, what problems needed to be addressed, what language did they use (sometimes difficult for us in the 21st century to understand) to frame their approach to contemporary problems. In general, what you are trying to do is contextualize the document you are working on.
WORLD WAR II and COLD WAR Assignment Essay-Global Ideologies and World Order
WORLD WAR II and COLD WAR
Fascism :
Reading: — Hitler, Adolf, Hitler sets the tone, in G. L. Mosse 1966 Nazi Culture. New York, 1-16 –Mosse, George L. 1975 The new politics, in The nationalization of the masses. Cornell UP, 1-20
Liberalism :
Readings: — Schapiro, Salwyn 1958 The making of the liberal mind, in Liberalism: its meaning and history –Hewlett, Nick 2000 Democracy: Liberal and Direct, in Understanding contemporary society. Sage –Plattner, Mark 1998 Liberalism and democracy (CFR)
Communism: Marxism and/vs Leninism
Reading: –Marx, Karl 1848 Bourgeois and Proletarians, The Communist Manifesto, chapter 1 –Marx, Karl, The materialist conception of history (excerpts) –Lewin, Moshe 1985 Leninism and Bolshevism: the test of history and power, in The Making of the Soviet system. New York, Pantheon, 191208
Maoism Readings:
–Lin Biao 1965 The International Significance of Comrade Mao-Tse Tung’s Theory of People’s War, in Long Live the Victory of People’s War! Beijing, Foreign Languages Press –Meisner, M. 1977 The Maoist Legacy and Chinese Socialism, Asian Survey, 17, 11: 1016-27 –D’Mello, Bernard 2009 What is Maoism? Monthly Review, November [Background: Mao, On contradiction, 1936]
For this assignment, you are asked to complete three important tasks toward your research paper: Prepare a title page, write an APA introductory passage on your selected research paper topic, and prepare a references page.
For this assignment, you are asked to complete three important tasks toward your research paper: Prepare a title page, write an APA introductory passage on your selected research paper topic, and prepare a references page. Title Page First, create the title page for your paper using APA 6th edition style guidelines. Introduction Next, select a famous leader to serve as the topic of your paper. The leader should be famous-to some degree-in order for enough resources to be available about this leader. (You may want to complete the references page for your assignment first; just to be sure that sufficient, acceptable, and useful sources are available about the leader before you make a definite decision about which leader to choose.) Then, draft a 100-word passage to introduce the leader. What is special about that leader? Why or for what is this leader best known? Overall, what type of leader is he or she? Cite your four sources within the passage. Your Introduction should be written in APA format. For the introduction, you may draw from the initial ideas you presented in this week’s discussion board. While the discussion forum is conversational, the research paper should be formal and should not include the word “I.” The research paper, including its introductory passage, should be a synthesis of information you gather from resources with a minimum of one citation per paragraph. (See the video that explains this assignment for more information.) References Page Finally, create the references page for your paper. For this assignment, obtain a minimum of four references (or sources) about the leader you selected, and create a references page in APA style. You will add references to this list throughout the course as we examine specific leadership theories. By the end of the course, you should have a minimum of 10 references/sources. Acceptable sources include journal articles, books, and e-books obtained through a Online Library. The only Internet source that may be used is the leader’s personal web site or their organization’s web site. If you would like to use another internet source, check with the professor first. Do not use encyclopedias, including Wikipedia. A maximum of two YouTube videos (or videos from other sources) may be used if they meet one of the following requirements: (a) The video is a primary source, meaning that the video shows the leader speaking or behaving in some way.(b) The video includes interviews of people close to the leader. (c) The video is a documentary, based on credible research.
Neocolonialism in Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and Haiti-United States marines intervened in Nicaragua from 1912-1932. They occupied the Dominican Republic from 1916-1924 and Haiti from 1915-1934.
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Neocolonialism in Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic and Haiti
United States marines intervened in Nicaragua from 1912-1932. They occupied the Dominican Republic from 1916-1924 and Haiti from 1915-1934. The United States ruthlessly pursued its interests in each of these nations. In Nicaragua, U.S. marines ousted an anti-American president, José Santos Zelaya, and ensured the government would not sell rights to a canal that would compete with the recently completed one in Panama. In the Dominican Republic, U.S. marines ensured the nation’s debts would be paid promptly so that European warships would not appear in Santo Domingo and demand repayment by force. Haiti was occupied by U.S. forces to impose stability and limit German influence. U.S. occupation was resisted by Augusto Sandino’s guerrilla band in Nicaragua, by Dominican gavilleros (pictured) and Haitian cacos. On the other hand, U.S. troops oversaw the building of roads and schools. They also initiated improvements in public health and sanitation. In short, U.S. occupation brought both positives and negatives.
For this week’s discussion, choose one quote from “Under the Gun” and one quote from “The Second Nicaraguan Civil War/The Sandino Chase” that describe important themes. Afterwards, in a supporting paragraph of approximately 400 words, elaborate on the significance of your chosen themes. This discussion will be worth a total of four points with one point each awarded for 1) your choice of themes, 2) elaborating on those themes using relevant information from the readings 3) factual accuracy and 4) grammar. Students may earn up to an additional point by commenting on a fellow student’s discussion in such a way that improves his or her understanding of the topic.
This discussion will be due promptly at 10 p.m. on Sunday, February 25. No late work will be accepted for any reason.
United States marines intervened in Nicaragua from 1912-1932. They occupied the Dominican Republic from 1916-1924 and Haiti from 1915-1934. The United States ruthlessly pursued its interests in each of these nations. In Nicaragua, U.S. marines ousted an anti-American president, José Santos Zelaya, and ensured the government would not sell rights to a canal that would compete with the recently completed one in Panama. In the Dominican Republic, U.S. marines ensured the nation’s debts would be paid promptly so that European warships would not appear in Santo Domingo and demand repayment by force. Haiti was occupied by U.S. forces to impose stability and limit German influence. U.S. occupation was resisted by Augusto Sandino’s guerrilla band in Nicaragua, by Dominican gavilleros (pictured) and Haitian cacos. On the other hand, U.S. troops oversaw the building of roads and schools. They also initiated improvements in public health and sanitation. In short, U.S. occupation brought both positives and negatives.
For this week’s discussion, choose one quote from “Under the Gun” and one quote from “The Second Nicaraguan Civil War/The Sandino Chase” that describe important themes. Afterwards, in a supporting paragraph of approximately 400 words, elaborate on the significance of your chosen themes. This discussion will be worth a total of four points with one point each awarded for 1) your choice of themes, 2) elaborating on those themes using relevant information from the readings 3) factual accuracy and 4) grammar. Students may earn up to an additional point by commenting on a fellow student’s discussion in such a way that improves his or her understanding of the topic.
This discussion will be due promptly at 10 p.m. on Sunday, February 25. No late work will be accepted for any reason.
The Essay will explore these two questions to build a critical argument: 1) For the group you have chosen, what are the cultural particularities that do or might create a conflict with the mainstream culture this group is associated with?
The Essay will explore these two questions to build a critical argument: 1) For the group you have chosen, what are the cultural particularities that do or might create a conflict with the mainstream culture this group is associated with? 2) What are the tools and theories presented in this class that could serve to solve such conflicts in a peaceful and mutually acceptable manner? The Final Essay should introduce the paper by presenting the group the student is researching, describing the key conflict for the group, and arguing for a proposed solution. The body of the text will expand on the introduction by providing context and links to academic literature to make key points in the argument. The conclusion will build the final case for the solution the student is proposing. The Essay will be assessed on the displayed comprehension of theories explored in the course, the quality of analysis, the clarity of the argument; and defensibility of developed recommendations. The paper must include five academic references at a minimum. The paper will be 1200 words and is an exercise that students will complete outside of class.
Frans Hals, Officers of the Haarlem Militia Company of Saint Adrian-Dutch Baroque Painting
Dutch Baroque Painting
As we learned this week, Dutch Baroque art showed the influence of Protestantism and the middle-class merchants and traders who served as patrons. Dutch Baroque artists created portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and genre scenes of domestic life.
In a minimum of 2 well developed paragraphs, discuss how the following paintings reflect the social and historical context of sixteenth-century Holland. Consider the influence of religion, commerce, social structure, and/or patrons of the art in your response. Offer specific examples of how the subject of each painting reflects the society and culture in which it was created.
- Frans Hals, Officers of the Haarlem Militia Company of Saint Adrian, c. 1627
- Rembrandt van Rijn, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp, 1632
- Johannes Vermeer, Woman Holding a Balance, c. 1664
Be sure to explain your ideas clearly and support them by discussing specific works of art that you have read about this week, talking about how they illustrate and support your ideas.
Respond to both questions as thoroughly as possible, 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 (click the rubric below to learn how to achieve the most credit). In your comments, consider areas you would suggest for expansion or clarification.
Renaissance and Baroque Sculpture in Italy-What specific visual similarities do you observe in these three sculptures?
By the due date assigned, respond to the assigned discussion questions and submit your responses to the appropriate Discussion Area. Start reviewing and responding to your classmates as early in the week as possible.
: Renaissance and Baroque Sculpture in Italy
The biblical hero David was a popular subject for sculpture and painting throughout the Renaissance and into the Baroque period. By studying, comparing, and contrasting sculptures of David created in the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth centuries, you can begin to see the stylistic changes that occurred across these centuries. In a minimum of 3 well-developed paragraphs, compare and contrast the following 3 sculptures of David:
- Early Renaissance: Donatello. David. 1446-1460.
- High Renaissance: Michelangelo. David. 1501-1504.
- Baroque. Gianlorenzo Bernini. David. 1623.
In your comparison, discuss:
- What specific visual similarities do you observe in these three sculptures?
- What specific differences do you see? Consider the representation of the figure, additional objects portrayed, and the role of the viewer for each sculpture
- How has the attitude of David changed between these three representations?
- How is each sculpture representative of the time period and style in which it was created?
Be sure to explain your ideas clearly and support them by discussing specific works of art that you have read about this week, talking about how they illustrate and support your ideas.
Religion in Sixteenth- and Seventeenth-Century European Art:Michelangelo, Sistine Chapel Ceiling
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Religion in Sixteenth- and Seventeenth-Century European Art
Whether artists were working under the patronage of a Catholic Pope, endorsing a Counter-Reformation agenda, or producing art influenced by the Protestant Reformation, religion had an undeniable impact on the creation of art in the High Renaissance and Baroque periods in Europe.
Carefully examine the following works, and read about each one in your textbook, course and video lectures, and through reliable internet resources:
- Michelangelo, Sistine Chapel Ceiling, 1508-12
- Grünewald, Isenheim Altarpiece, 1510-15
- Durer, Four Apostles, 1526
- Caravaggio, The Calling of St. Matthew, 1599-1600
- Rubens, The Raising of the Cross, 1610-11
In an essay of 5-7 well-developed paragraphs, address each of the following questions, making specific references to the five paintings listed above:
- How does each painting reflect the religious context in which it was created? What is the religious context or influence apparent in each painting?
- What additional historical events may have influenced the creation of each painting?
- What, if any, was the influence of the patron of each painting?
- Explain how the style and specific visual characteristics of each painting contributed to or reflected its overall religious context or meaning, especially for contemporary audiences.
Include specific details about the visual characteristics and content of each painting in your response.
Provide proper citations for any information from outside sources included in your essay.
Submission Details:
- Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.
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Prepare a research proposal based upon a topic of interest-A statement concerning the problem the research study will address as well as justification and evidence to verify that the problem exists.
Prepare a research proposal based upon a topic of interest.
Be sure your research proposal includes the following:
- A statement concerning the problem the research study will address as well as justification and evidence to verify that the problem exists.
- A purpose statement that outlines how you will address the problem.
- A list of the research questions, including hypotheses if a quantitative or mixed study. A description of the research methodology you have chosen (i.e., quantitative, qualitative, or mixed) and a justification of this approach as best suited to address the problem and answer the specific research questions.
- A discussion on the research design you have proposed (e.g., case study, quasi-experimental, etc.) and a justification of this design as the best choice and its ability to align with other aspects of the study.
- A description of the data collection process, with justifications, to include a discussion of the population and sampling technique and any instruments you plan to use (e.g., survey, interview protocol),
- An overview of the process for data collection and any challenges you envision.
- A brief discussion of the proposed analysis techniques.
- A brief discussion of how reliability and validity (or trustworthiness) will be maintained.
- A brief discussion of the limitations and ethical considerations, including how limitations, biases, and ethical considerations will be addressed.
- Scholarly sources to support your proposal. These are sources you located as part of your Annotated Bibliography in Week 2, as well as other relevant research.
- It is also important that you ensure there is alignment between the components of your paper.
Length: 12-15 pages, not including title and reference pages
Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.
Provided is the annotated bibliography as well as study focus.
prejudiced attitudes-What elements of this scenario make it an example of prejudice?
Consider these examples from a typical, large suburban high school.
- Kelly is a sophomore who attends a meeting of the all-male robotics club. She says she has an interest in joining the club and working on building a robot for an upcoming competition. The male members of the club snicker at her and one boy puts his foot out and “accidently” trips Kelly in the aisle. The male teacher in the room tells the boys to settle down, but he also tells Kelly that he isn’t sure she would have the necessary skills for the club, since the other members have all had several years experience building robots. “After all,” he said, “you were probably playing with dolls for all the years these boys were building things and experimenting with electronics.”
- John is an artistic, intelligent boy who is not interested in sports or other “typical” male pursuits. He enjoys writing fiction and poetry for the school newspaper. When he gets on the school bus no one will share a seat with him. He ends up standing and a group of students in the back of the bus harass and heckle him, calling him homophobic slurs.
- In the teachers’ lounge, a group of Caucasian teachers huddle around the water cooler gossiping about why one of their fellow teachers, an Asian-American woman, was promoted to assistant principle over other teachers with more years of experience. “I know she has a master’s degree, but I still think this is clearly an affirmative action thing—they just want to get more minorities in administration. They don’t care about who is really qualified, and that’s all there is to it.”
Select one of the examples above that you feel illustrates prejudiced attitudes. Answer the following:
- What elements of this scenario make it an example of prejudice?
- Is there also discrimination present?
- Is there stereotyping in this example?
- Explain why the predjudice is occurring using the following terms: Social categorization, in-group, out-group, and ingroup-bias.
- Based on your readings, what type of intervention could help to reduce prejudice in a situation like this?
Please be sure you address each question, using terms and concepts from your text. A good initial discussion response should be at least 150–250 words in length.