In Luke 10:25-37 Jesus demonstrates Socratic questioning. We also see how Jesus uses the lawyer’s background and prior knowledge (of the law) to teach the lawyer. What are other examples can you find in the bible where Jesus used someone’s specific culture or background to teach them?Include 2-3 sources in […]
Until rivers run dry…. Consider the depiction of Native Americans in The Searchers. How does that connect to the reality we have seen in our readings? Readings The American Yawp, Chapter 8 “The Market Revolution” and Chapter 9 “Democracy in America” https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2010/09/27/his-highness The Searchers (1956 film)
Overview The purpose of this discussion is to reflect on and share the things you have learned in this class. Instructions Think about your learning experiences over the entire class. Identify something that made you go "wow" in this class- what surprised or impressed or shocked you? Try not […]
Explain the subject you chose and why it’s worth exploring in the HumanitiesDescribe each of your selected examples, including 1) information about its creator; 2) its historical or cultural context (how it fits into a historical period’s or a specific culture’s attitudes, events etc. Think about what else was going […]
Overview: For each week in our course, you will consider music as a cultural artifact and be assigned either a piece of music or a specific musical artist to explore and analyze for the week. This week, you will be listening to music that is considered “electronica.” As you have […]
In his article, Louis Menand considers the cause of Americans' loss of faith in government and, who, if anyone, is to blame. He focuses his article on discussing two books that blame two very different types of people. In a minimum 150 word post, explain the two types of people who could […]
Discussion Assignment 100 Points: Answer the questions in well-developed paragraphs. This assignment is due by 10-10-21 I. What do you know about the 9/11 attacks? Reflect on what it means to you. It you were too young to remember or to reflect on 9/11, interview someone who does. II. […]
Discuss some of the events in recent American history that have led the public to distrust the government and comment on the relationship between trust and support for policies that address poverty and racial inequality. 6 sentences , no references, and no high vocabulary use
TOPIC Medical care during WWI Students will create an appropriate presentation of their researched material. All information must be appropriately cited in the text of the presentation. The presentation can be no longer than fifteen (15) minutes in length. 15 slides including work cited slide powerpoint
Please watch the films and complete the module readings first!!!!! The debate over whether to allow the expansion of slavery into the west was not simply yes or no, there were those who wanted it to expand hoping it would die as a result, and those who did not want […]
1. Whom does Byer blame for Custer's massacre? 2. Why does Byer fear the massacre w.ill harm the "new west"? 3. In what ways does Byer's editorial reflect westerners' views about Native Americans and the development of the'West? 4. On what issues would Byer and Helen HuntJackson ("A Century of […]
Read Luke 10:25-37. How do you think Jesus used the Socratic-type method of education when questioning with the lawyer? Include 2-3 scholarly sources in your assignment. One source must include a reference to the Socratic Method.
You will choose 2 of the 4 questions to answer. Your answers should be thoughtful, in depth and fully explain your understanding of the information. Remember, this is your opportunity to show what you know and understand. Make sure to give examples and evidence from the textbook and readings to justify […]
You will choose 2 of the 4 questions to answer. Your answers should be thoughtful, in depth and fully explain your understanding of the information. Remember, this is your opportunity to show what you know and understand. Make sure to give examples and evidence from the textbook and readings to justify […]
During World War II, Americans of Japanese descent were sent to “relocation centers” for detainment and questioning. During this time, it was believed by many Americans that the alleged threat of espionage and a Japanese invasion of the Pacific Coast justified this action (see, the US Supreme Court decision and […]