Listen to the four “pre-blues” examples (“Arwhoolie,” “Grizzly Bear,” “K.C. Moan,” and “Forked Deer”). What do you hear in these songs that carries forward in the blues? What about in the instrumental styles? How might this relate to the historical shift from plantation slavery to Reconstruction as outlined in Alexander? Listen to “Crazy Blues” and “Black Snake Moan.” What style of blues is each of […]

Step 1: Carefully read through “Leaving Your Name at the Border” by Manuel Muñoz. (Attached) Step 2: Fill out an annotation worksheet for the reading. Attached Step 3: Answer the following questions about the reading. These answers can be submitted as a text submission or added to the end of your annotation worksheet. What does it mean to “anglicize” a word, a name? Why, according […]

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. Describe a global leadership philosophy, identifying the global leadership concepts associated with this philosophy. Focus your discussion on the following: […]

The naysayer in Chapter 9 (David and Goliath) In chapter 6 of They Say / I Say, Birkenstein and Graff discuss the persuasive advantages of planting a naysayer in your text. How does Gladwell plant a naysayer in chapter 9 of David and Goliath, his story about Pastor André Trocmé and the Jewish refugees in Le Chambon? How does he answer this naysayer, and how […]

Please read the following works and make your comments. There is no word limit but must be appropriate and relevant. Work 1) Whereas logic models seem to a more formal method of delineating the nature of a program and evaluation, ripple effect mapping seems be a very social way of engaging not only primary intended users but community members and comprehensive stakeholders as well. In […]

The purpose of this exam is twofold: you will review and define some of the key terms from the course and you will apply these terms to new examples from our course materials Instructions: Please type your responses to each question and upload them to Blackboard. Attach them as a separate file on Blackboard. Do not paste your answers in the Blackboard textbox. What can […]

Describe the differing reactions to the OJ Simpson verdict. (Episode 10 5:00-16:32) What is the reaction in the courtroom?               What is the reaction by the public outside the courtroom?               What is your reaction to the OJ Simpson verdict in the criminal case?                

Why was OJ Simpson so famous? Simpson’s fame was boosted by an acting career that kept him on the lime light.   What problems were there in OJ and Nicole’s marriage before they divorced? The wife cited irreconcilable differences and spousal abuse in the marriage.   How were Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman killed?   They were stabbed to death.   How was Robert […]

1. What do you think of the idea of redesigning High School as proposed by the New Start program discussed in the “Absent Minds” video. 2. Pick one of the three students in the “Absent Minds” video and briefly describe the situation that led to his drop out of High School. Which typology fits for the student that you choose (the typologies are described in […]

1)The following income distribution data are for a country. Quintile Percent Share Lowest 20% 3.0% Second quintile 6.9% Third quintile 11.8% Fourth quintile 18.0% Highest 20% 60.3% Highest 10% 43.0% (a)What is the cumulative distribution by quintiles. (b)The above country’s national income is about $300 billion. What is the approximate dollar income of the bottom 20%? Bottom 40%? 2) What is a Lorenz curve? Draw […]