Entry 1: “Selection of the Service Learning Project.” Write an entry of 400 words minimum on why you chose your project. Discuss the life or work experiences that may have influenced your selection, including whether these experiences were positive or negative. Consider how issues of community, government or individual responsibility, leadership, productivity, problem-solving, work ethic, […]
Choose one Brazil, Germany, or Russia and discuss the prospects of a new labour internationalism.
Global labor movement Choose one Brazil, Germany, or Russia and discuss the prospects of a new labour internationalism. Describe the impact of the transition from the Cold War to global capitalism on workers in the country of your choice and use that country’s experience as the basis for your conclusions on the prospect of labour […]
Consider in particular any divisions, and how these relate to the way in which the public is conceived. What effect have these divisions had?
ASSESSMENT 2: APPLIED ANALYSIS Task Within a topic of your choice, critically analyse how concepts of the public have structured attitudes and behaviour. In particular, pay attention to – (a) criteria for categories derived from these concepts, and (b) their normative implications (c) division and its effects (d) steps taken to address division You may, […]
Do you believe the long-term consequences of increased technological dependence are going to be good or bad? Explain.
First DQ- How has technology affected life? Be specific as to what changes, and in what ways. Second DQ- Do you believe the long-term consequences of increased technological dependence are going to be good or bad? Explain. How do you see technology’s effect on society 20 years from now? These are separate questions but can […]
What have you observed about how the economy impacts each of society’s pillars today?
Part 1: Matrix Instructions: Complete the matrix below. Each cell/cube of the matrix needs to have a three- to five-sentence response. What have you read about how the economy impacts each of society’s pillars today? (Use your textbook and other academic readings.) What have you observed about how the economy impacts each of society’s pillars […]
Which measures operationalize “demographic characteristics”? What concepts were you operationalizing with your questions in the issue matrix?
Questionnaire Analysis for Methods Option 1: Survey Design You will design a questionnaire that might be used in a survey to assess people’s attitudes toward governmental policy to reduce poverty. The survey should try to capture general attitudes about the role of government in reducing poverty rather than their positive or negative views of specific […]
Describe your background and experiences with technology and with any prior online courses or programs.
Your statement should address the following topics and questions in an essay of 750 to 1,000 words: Your expectations of the ISS program. What do you hope to learn? What life goals intellectual, personal and professional will this degree help you accomplish? One significant question, issue or problem in human society that you find meaningful […]
What historical events have played a role in shaping American family life? What do you see for the future of the U.S. family?
Question 1: What global forces are affecting the U.S. economy and politics? How do those global forces affect one’s life? Question 2: In the once-popular television show, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, did this show depict a typical American family? Why or why not? What is going on with the American family today? What historical events […]
Write a summary and analysis of 500-750 words on how does global stratification impact local culture? What are the positive and negative effects?
Target a multinational corporation/international company and the practice of “outsourcing” to third world countries. Some examples of MNCs (multinational corporations) would be Nike, General Motors, Ford, Qwest, and Fender Music. Research its effects on local culture. Write a summary and analysis of 500-750 words and include the following: How does global stratification impact local culture? […]
Is there a “resurgence of religion” in the world as some now argue, or is the current focus on religion and global politics simply a temporary reaction to 9/11 and subsequent events?
GUIDELINE We began the second half of the semester with some readings on secularism and secularization. In particular we read about “the secularization theory” and the perceived intersection between the decline of religion, secular society, and modernity. Having spent the last 8 weeks reading and thinking about religion and globalization, your final essay for the […]