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2-3 pages     MLA: Double spaced, Works Cited, In text Citation, Etc. Pick a Monster from folklore, myth or from Film or literature.  Explain whom or what culture created it, how it lives, what it does, how to fight it or try to survive, how to kill it, what it wants, etc.  Feel free to use books, websites, movies, music, etc to help in your essay.

create an investigation of some thesis comparing, contrasting, connecting, etc. at least two academic disciplines. Use questions below [i] Is history a science? [ii] How are history and philosophy similar? How are they different? [iii] What, if anything, is the difference between philosophy and religion? Between philosophy and science? Between religion and science? Between the natural and the supernatural? [iv] What could be gained by bringing together inquiry into the natural sciences and social sciences? The natural sciences and humanities? The natural sciences and arts?

Write an essay of around 500-700 words responding to the following question about Susan Glaspell’s Trifles, using specific examples from the text to support your argument: Prompt: Why do Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale conceal information from the sheriff and district attorney? What larger (if unspoken) conflict and/or allegiance does this concealment imply? While writing, you may consult only this prompt and the play itself (Trifles).  (Links to an external site.)

Write a full two-page reading response to a poem/verse/lyric explication presentation by a classmate.  This assignment is essentially a ‘first-response’ paper.  As you know, these papers mean to elicit a ‘gut’ response from you which focuses on a central meaning or theme.  With an initial response, unlike your formal essays, you will not be required to write in the 3rd-person voice/tone, where the emphasis is a passable objective discussion of the subject rather than with a 1st-person impression. Formatting Requirements:  MLA format (double-spacing; 1” margins; Times New Roman 12-pt. font; label upper-left corner of 1st page:  name, class, my name, assignment, date; upper-right corner of all other pages use a header with last name then page number). NOTE:  Response paper must be at least 2 FULL pages to avoid an automatic 20% deduction.  Label in upper-left corner does not count toward pages. Your response may explore questions stemming from your readings in poetry: What are some feelings evoked by your reading/listening to the poem/verse/lyric?  What are some feelings evoked by your reading/listening to your classmate’s presentation?  What is the significance of your emotional response to the presentation or the poetic work itself? What significant point(s) is the poem’s author making through the theme(s)? How do various elements of the poem—diction, word order, denotation/connotation, figures of speech, tone, images, symbol, as well as of the sound (if a song) influenced by rhyme, rhythm, instrument(s), voice(s), and/or ‘found’ noises—reinforce its meanings? How are the elements related to the whole (that is, its theme)?

Read these short stories: “Young Goodman Brown” by Nathaniel Hawthorne (http://www.columbia.edu/itc/english/f1124y-001/resources/Young_Goodman_Brown.pdf ) “The Storm” by Kate Chopin (https://www.lonestar.edu/departments/english/chopin_storm.pdf )  Setting Paragraph Respond to the stories we’ve read, and apply your understanding of setting to a story from this lesson. You may respond to either story we’ve read for this lesson. Write a well-composed paragraph (topic sentence, integrated quotes and summary from the story, and your analysis explaining how the quotes illustrate the point made in your topic sentence) that answers one of the questions below. How does the setting create a mood that is relevant to the story’s main idea? How is the setting a window into one of the characters? Is the setting an expression of the story’s theme? If so, how? Are the living and working conditions in the story relevant to its characters or overall meaning? If so, how? How does the weather create or emphasize meaning?   Example topic sentences starters: In Kate Chopin’s “The Storm,” weather is central to the meaning of the overall story because…. In “The Location of the River,” water helps to express the story’s theme of… Your paragraph should be about 200 words. Use MLA format, and be sure to cite the story you reference. Do not use or consult outside sources for this assignment. Submit your paragraph, using the guidelines regarding file types and submissions from the syllabus, to Blackboard. Do not paste text – submit this as an attached Word document.

In this final Critical Thinking Assignment I am asking you to reflect upon your own language learning. Using key ideas we have seen in the textbook, as well as getting information from  the articles posted below, describe your own personal experience with learning the language you chose to study to the 4th level.  Your essay should discuss the following points: 1 – The learning.acquisition distinction and how it applies to YOU. Are you learning, acquiring, or do you find that both processes are at play?  2 – Factors that influence learning / acquisition  age, affective factors, personality traits, motivation, learning style, the effect of teaching methods) as they apply to YOU. Which factors affect you the most?  3 – The kinds of errors you make: What is their source (e.g. L1 interference, transfer from other language(s), overgeneralization? none of the above?) When do you make errors the most / the least? How do you feel about being corrected? Do you think it’s necessary / effective/ ineffective? Why?  3 – Your personal challenges as well as strategies you have found helpful  in your learning.  Keeping a diary with detailed notes about your language learning experience for a few days will help you provide concrete examples like the ones in the article “Learning Spanish as an Older Adult” by Schulz and Elliott.  SOURCES TO BE USED AND CITED:  1.  (Our textbook): Yule, George. The Study of Language.  2    Schulz,  Renate A., and Phillip Elliott. “Learning Spanish as an Older Adult”.  https://dc153.dawsoncollege.qc.ca:2182/stable/pdf/346149.pdf?refreqid=excelsior%3Abd3d60dee27ae83c64395d0086c2b317   ( available through the Dawson Library –  log in in order to download).  3.  Trafton, Anne. “Cognitive scientists define critical period for learning language.” https://news.mit.edu/2018/cognitive-scientists-define-critical-period-learning-language-0501 Note that the above listings do not contain all necessary bibliographical information, nor are they in alphabetical order! Consult an MLA Guide for details on correct citation formatting.   Important: Review the assignment guidelines in the document below!

“In May 1992 I was commissioned…to create a one-woman performance piece about the civil disturbances in that city in April 1992.  I had been creating performances based on actual events…performances that evolve from interviews I conduct with individuals directly or indirectly involved in the event I intend to explore.  Basing my scripts entirely on this interview material, I perform the interviewees on stage using their own words.  Twilight:  Los Angeles, 1992 is the product of my search for the character of Los Angeles in the wake of the initial Rodney King verdict…”                                      – Anna Deavere Smith Write at least 500 words on your post-film thoughts.  Take your time and respond thoughtfully.  If you do any additional research (recommended), please cite the research in MLA-style at the end of your initial entry.  Now start with any thoughts you might have regarding the readings?  What did you think of the form of the play (a documentary solo)?  What did you like or respond to (or not) regarding the video performance?  Is there a character she played you related to?  Is there one that you despised?  Found interesting?  And, most importantly…, Why did you feel that way?  How did this form compare to the many other plays we read/watched during class?    The play and the events surrounding the play take place almost 20 years ago.  Do you think things have changed during that time?  What comparisons can/do you find with the Black Lives Matter movement?

Answer the following questions:Case study: “Thomas green: power, office politics and a career in crisis.1.What is the problem?2. Discuss the difference in work styles and personalities and expectations between Green and Dives.3. Analysis Green’s performance up to date.4. Discuss the possible underlying agendas for Dives and McDonald.5. Analyze the power dynamics in this case.6. What political behavior and power tactics are being used in the case.7. Discuss potential plans for actions to correct the problem.8. Provide tips for improving employees-manager relationship.Case study: “Raleigh & Rosse: measures to motivate exceptional service”1. What is the problem.2. What is the goal of the analysis.3. What is the context of the problem.4. What important facts to consider.5. What alternatives are available to the decision-maker.6. What would you recommend – and why

My friend need to apply for scholarship to study abroad (b) Personal Essay: From the below three topic options, choose only one and write a short essay. (Your essay shouldn’t be shorter than 300 words and longer than 600 words). We advise you to write the essays prior to submitting the application. i.Write about a challenging situation you have faced in life. Why did it happen? How did you react? What was the cause of it? What would you do differently now? ii.Write about a person who inspires you to work hard in life. How did you come to know her/him? What is/was their story of struggle? What ignited the inspiration? iii.Tell us about a problem that your community faces. How is it affecting your life? How do you want to address it and why? she needs an essay for 1 of these 3 topics to apply for scholarship to study in an other country The main confusion for my friends is that she studied and s graduated in pakistan and she’s living in pakistan right now For most of Afghan who live in pakistan, they can’t go to uni once they graduated from school. They have to go back to Afghanistan to continue studying or university And Afghanistan is the worst country ever! If you go out You don’t know if you could come back home alive or no This scholarship is her last chance to continue studying ?? That’s why i try to help her

What arguments does Hume give to show that what he calls necessity governs human behavior? How does he say necessity and moral responsibility are related? Evaluate his discussion. Mill argues that what our tradition has taught us about what is right and wrong is sometimes corrupted by the interests of the powerful, who encourage traditions that benefit them.  What examples of that phenomenon does Mill discuss?  Does he give the right account of those traditional ideas, or do any of them have more value than he believed? Are there any other examples you think his analysis might apply to? How does Nietzsche think belief in free will is connected to slave morality? Compare what he thinks is the slave morality view of punishment to how other value systems approach punishment. Evaluate his view of free will. What is Carnap’s view of moral claims?  Compare his discussion of morality with his discussion of metaphysics (e.g. Heidegger), and evaluate his view.