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Description 1. “August 1619” by Clint Smith Over the course of 350 years, 36,000 slave ships crossed the Atlantic Ocean. I walk over to the globe & move my finger back & forth between the fragile continents. I try to keep count how many times I drag my hand across the bristled hemispheres, but grow weary of chasing a history that swallowed me. For every hundred people who were captured & enslaved, forty died before they ever reached the New World. I pull my index finger from Angola to Brazil & feel the bodies jumping from the ship. I drag my thumb from Ghana to Jamaica & feel the weight of dysentery make an anvil of my touch. I slide my ring finger from Senegal to South Carolina & feel the ocean separate a million families. The soft hum of history spins on its tilted axis. A cavalcade of ghost ships wash their hands of all they carried. Clint Smith is a doctoral candidate at Harvard University and the author of the poetry collection “Counting Descent,” as well as a forthcoming nonfiction book, “How the Word Is Passed.” Photo illustration by Jon Key. Diagram: Getty Images. Discussion Question - How does Smith’s poem humanize the individuals who were on that first ship? What thoughts does the poem evoke for you? 2. 1619 Project Reading Read: “Four hundred years after enslaved Africans were first brought to Virginia, most Americans still don’t know the full story of slavery.”Links to an external site. (From The 1619 Project) Discussion: How has the narrative of slavery been shaped in American history? What has been left out? Critically reflect over your own educational journey, how has it shaped your understanding of slavery? 3. Lost Slave Ships How do the discoveries of these sunken slave ships reshape our understanding of the Middle Passage? Using specific details from the podcast, discuss how these findings contribute to historical memory and justice. What impact do they have on descendants, communities, and the broader historical narrative? 4. Slave Resistance In Crossing the Lake of Fire, the author challenges the notion that enslaved Africans were passive victims of the Middle Passage. Drawing from the reading, what specific forms of resistance do they describe? Why do you think these acts of defiance are often excluded from mainstream narratives about slavery? 5. Slave Ships What stands out to you about the design of the ship 6. Slave vs Enslaved Which term do you find more appropriate—slave or enslaved person? Why? What are the implications of choosing one term over the other? How do you think language shapes our understanding of history (feel free to share an example)? 7. Zong Massacre How does the Zong massacre illustrate the legal and economic structures that upheld slavery? What does it reveal about the ways enslaved people were dehumanized?

Description Part 1: Directions for Initial Post. Read the attached articles: Student Loans_Forbes and WSJ articles.docxDownload Student Loans_Forbes and WSJ articles.docx Answer the following questions: Write a paragraph of how student loans work. Do you support the idea of borrowing money to go to the college? Write a paragraph. As with the previous discussion, you may also find it helpful to use more than one article to fully cover your exploration and discovery. Part 2: Directions for Comments to Classmates. Respond another classmate’s post. Please review the guidance on responses in the previous discussion. Grading This assignment is worth 25 points toward your course grade. 15 points are designated for the initial post where the student addresses the specifics of part one and included citations where needed. Additionally, 10 points are designated for a substantive response to at least one peer.

Description Read Chapter 10 and 11 In this assignment, you will have the opportunity to explain how to find your purpose by completing the "Finding Your Purpose" document. Use topic Resources to support your claims. While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance. Reminder: This is a templated document so the LopesWrite score will be higher due to the directions and questions.

Description This week you read about several experimental and historical examples of when people were observed acting against their own will or conscience, given the right set of circumstances. There are also plenty of historical examples of those in power who took advantage of individuals’ obedience and conformity to social pressures or the pressures of authority. Select 1 of the social experiments that you read about this week (Zimbardo, Asch, Milgram) and identify a current event or situation that similarly illustrates obedience and conformity. Like the social experiments you studied, the event you choose should also raise questions of ethics. Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that includes the following: Compare and contrast the experiment you selected with the contemporary situation. Identify the social roles of participants and what behaviors reflect those roles. Examine the specific behaviors of the participants. Discuss the internal and external consequences of the participants’ behaviors, for example, shunning, passivity, degradation, and insolence. Explain how social roles in the contemporary situation resulted in the outcome. Describe a realistic alternative scenario that could have resulted in a different, more ethical outcome for this situation. Relate this alternative scenario to a concept in social psychology. Include?a minimum of 3 sources. Cite any sources to support your assignment. Format your sources according to APA guidelines.

Description Contemporary Brands & Genres: HBO Some of the discussion posts will not have a specific direct prompt. For these discussions, we still want you to discuss the readings, the lectures, and the screenings, but you have a bit more freedom as to how. You will always need to reference the concepts from the readings and lectures in some way, and you will always need to write about how these ideas relate to the television episodes you are asked to watch. So when you come across a discussion assignment with an open-ended prompt, I suggest (a) finding a concept or two from the reading that interested you in some way (either because it was a new idea that you liked or an idea that you initially found hard to understand), and then (b) talk about how you personally see this idea relating to the assignment television episodes. That is, don't just regurgitate the argument from the reading. Instead, give your own unique take on the screenings and give your thoughts as to how the reading relates to this unique take. Just as you might share your thoughts during an in-class discussion. Readings in pdf down below screenings HBO The Wire - Pilot: "The Target" (Screening)

Description Media Convergence and New Technologies Some of the discussion posts will not have a specific direct prompt. For these discussions, we still want you to discuss the readings, the lectures, and the screenings, but you have a bit more freedom as to how. You will always need to reference the concepts from the readings and lectures in some way, and you will always need to write about how these ideas relate to the television episodes you are asked to watch. So when you come across a discussion assignment with an open-ended prompt, I suggest (a) finding a concept or two from the reading that interested you in some way (either because it was a new idea that you liked or an idea that you initially found hard to understand), and then (b) talk about how you personally see this idea relating to the assignment television episodes. That is, don't just regurgitate the argument from the reading. Instead, give your own unique take on the screenings and give your thoughts as to how the reading relates to this unique take. Just as you might share your thoughts during an in-class discussion. reading down below in pdf screenings Orange is the New Black Season - S1, E3 - Lesbian Request Denied (Screening)

Description Identify a health disparity prevalent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Examples include, but are not limited to, nutrition- and lifestyle-related risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, as well as lack of insurance. Include any tables or figures containing statistics to support your narrative. Based on what you learned this week, address the following: Identify a vulnerable population and a specific health disparity prevalent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Clearly explain the health disparities and why it is worse for your selected vulnerable population. What are some of the positive social changes that need to be accomplished to protect these populations? Discuss a local, regional, or national policy to protect the identified vulnerable populations from this disparity. What are some of the moral and ethical obligations that need to be considered with regard to the policy? Embed course material concepts, principles, and theories (which require supporting citations) in your initial response along with at least four scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article. Keep in mind that these scholarly references can be found in the Saudi Digital Library by conducting an advanced search specific to scholarly references. Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines. Kindly, address the above-mentioned points that needs to be explained on any health disparity in Saudi Arabia as mentioned above. 3-4 pages should be good with at least 3-4 references.

Description Description of Assignment Write 500 words (2 pages) about the book Mother (excerpts attached below). Purpose of the paper: To demonstrate close reading/analysis of a poem to support a thesis Essay Question: Mother is a collection of poems that also offer a critique of the America and the American dream. Some of this critique comes from the narrator's perspective as a Native American of the Cheyenne tribe. In the historical arc of the poems we read, we see characters struggling with the concept of America. What do you think the writer’s perspective/attitude is towards America based on the reading? Select at least 2-3 quotations/poems and close read them to support your thesis. Use MLA format for the quotations and academic format. Also include a Works Cited with the a citation for the book. Sample thesis templates: In Mother, m.s. Redcherries’ perspective on America can be seen as __________ because __________. In Mother, m.s. Redcherries’ perspective on America can be seen as mournful because of the tragedies experienced by her mother. Thesis: observation + how/why it' To submit your paper, save it as a PDF and upload it to BB. Don't drop a google link because I can't comment on it in Bb. Thank you! Essay Format: Introduction with a thesis 4-5 body paragraphs with topic sentences (approx 500 words) at least TWO quotations from book close reading of the the quotation supports the thesis conclusion with a thesis 12 pt, times roman font, 1- 1.5 in margin Use the checklist ABOVE to help you write the paper Grading expectations: A (90-95) meets page length contains a thesis statement in the last line of the introduction obvious organization 2-3 quotations from the reading close reading of the quotations free of extreme spelling and grammar errors original voice and style -- a reader can tell that a person wrote it. meets page length of 500 words B (89-80) contains a thesis statement in the last line of the introduction 2 quotations from the reading some close reading but may be inconsistent. free of extreme spelling and grammar errors original voice and style -- a reader can tell that a person wrote it. meets page length of 500 words C (79-70) contains a thesis statement in the last line of the introduction 1 or fewer quotations from the reading some discussion of the quotations with minimal close raeding some spelling and grammar errors maybe difficult to see organization maybe short of page length by a 50 words D (65-69) does not meet page length no clear organization hard to understand no original voice and potentially written by a chatbot Note on AI If a section of an essay is written by a chatbot or AI, the paper will receive a zero. Dr. Ratunil will then contact the student for personal discussion about writing and research. Dr. Ratunil and the student will then decide together the best course of action. If the student does not reply Dr. Ratunil's request for a discussion, then the student may be referred to Student Conduct. Harper's Academic Dishonesty Policy is here: Academic Dishonesty: The College reserves the right to set and communicate reasonable standards of behavior. Students are expected to uphold college standards related to academic honesty. The following behaviors, as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct, are considered academic dishonesty and are prohibited. Examples are provided to illustrate the specific prohibition and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Cheating (accessing or using unauthorized materials or information) Plagiarism (reproducing someone else’s words or ideas without accurate acknowledgment) Falsifying information (providing untrue information) Unauthorized collaboration (getting assistance or sharing work without permission) Facilitating academic dishonesty (participating in an act that creates an unearned advantage for someone)

Description What makes a great teacher Dispositions are the foundation for human behavior. Successful teachers must be thoroughly grounded within their dispositions. Highly effective educators continually develop themselves personally and professionally throughout their careers. Use "What Makes a Great Teacher?" template to complete this assignment. While APA Style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance. Note: Worksheet and template assignments often have a higher LopesWrite score than writing assignments that do not use a worksheet or a template. Please review the report to ensure your personal responses/reflections are not specifically marked with high similarity.

Description In 2017, I had the honor of speaking on a city panel in Miami about Special Event Production. During that session, I distributed an article I authored titled 12 Best Practices in Event Production. [Click link to read article] Since then our world and industry have changed significantly. Your Challenge: You have been hired to reimagine that very article, now titled "Best Practices in Show Management," with a 2025 perspective. Your task is to create a new article featuring a minimum of 15 new tips updated to align with our current industry landscape. This article should be ready to be published in a media outlet, complete with well-designed visuals, photos, images, etc. Do not turn in essay or college paper format. Act as if you are a hired journalist sending in a complete ready to publish article, blog, or video. Course Content Integration: Draw insights and concepts from any of our Weeks 1 -7 modules, including Show Management Toolkit, Elevator Pitch, Siteplan Use, Vendor List Use, Live Performance, Managing a Theater, Sponsorship & Strategic Partnerships. The resources in these modules should serve as pillars supporting your tips. Beyond Tasks: Go beyond task-oriented best practices. Infuse the article with emotional intelligence tips that would guide your decision-making process on the job. Best Practice Motivations: After each tip, be sure to integrate an example or explanation of what motivated you to choose this best practice. In other words, what made you think of this tip? AI Consideration: While AI has become an inevitable part of our society, we cannot prevent you from using AI tools. If you choose to use AI, remember that you should be the primary author of your article, allowing AI to assist your thinking and creative process rather than taking over. Presentation Formats: You have the creative freedom to present your work in various formats, such as a ready to publish written article with high-quality visuals and images, a presentation, a blog post, a video, or any other compelling medium that effectively conveys your reimagined Best Practices in Show Management for 2025. Do not turn in a standard essay format. Tip: Do not use clip art. Use real photos. The ultimate goal of this challenge is to provide readers with fresh insights, leaving them equipped with newfound Tips of the Trade for excelling in the ever-evolving entertainment and events industry. Rubric Midterm Exam Midterm Exam Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAbility to Think Like a Producer / UseDemonstrates Ability to Think Like a Producer / Planner - Solutions Provided are Practical and Able to be Implemented in the Work Place 60 pts Full Marks 45 pts Acceptable 30 pts I would return this 0 pts No Marks 60 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAbility to Think Like a Producer / Creativity or ResourcefulnessDemonstrates Ability to Think Like a Producer / Planner - Solutions Provided Demonstrate Creative or Resourceful Ways to Approach Work 60 pts Full Marks 45 pts Acceptable 30 pts I would return this 0 pts No Marks 60 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentationChallenge is presented in a manner acceptable in a professional workplace environment, not necessarily like a college homework assignment. 60 pts Full Marks 45 pts Acceptable 30 pts I would return this 0 pts No Marks 60 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting StyleAbility to Write Professionally - Grammar / Formatting / Spelling / Clarity 60 pts Full Marks 45 pts Acceptable 30 pts I would return this 0 pts No Marks 60 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComprehensionDemonstrates competence in purpose of course content 60 pts Full Marks 45 pts Acceptable 30 pts I would return this 0 pts No Marks 60 pts Total Points: 300