Approaches to Studying Religions

In a 400-600 word short essay, you will compare and contrast one eastern religion and one western religion discussed so far in this course. Using specific examples from the lessons in Unit 1 and Unit 2 to support your conclusions, you will analyze some of the ways in which these religions are both similar and … Read more

Civilization, Culture and Society

Write four paragraphs, one for each construct, each one describing and explaining what Civilization, Culture, and Society are. The fourth paragraph should explain why they’re all different, while still defining by examples what they are. Don’t just repeat what they aren’t, though. Take the time to craft a paragraph for each construct that succinctly and … Read more

Globalisation

This module first covered key theories related to the history of the rise and fall of global powers (such as imperial overstretch, hegemonic stability theory, and long cycle theory). Subsequently, it explored the three leading global powers (the US, China, and Europe) and how their relationship has evolved since the 19th century. For this essay … Read more

Any topic (writer’s choice)

In the transition into adulthood people take on new responsibilities including taking care of themselves and others. For this project interview three young adults ask the following:If you had a chance to talk to a teen, what would you recommend they do to establish and maintain their physical health? Do you follow these recommendations yourself?At … Read more

Any topic (writer’s choice)

You are a Career Counselor working with Young Adults. Develop a PowerPoint presentation to assist this population in career development. Include the following:1. Review the works of Career Development theorists Donald Super and John Holland. Briefly summarize both models.2. Between Super and Holland, identify one theory that you prefer for young adults and discuss why … Read more

Audience Analysis

Audience AnalysisFind three online articles:    One that is written to a lay audience (general-interest readers)    One to a technical audience    And one for an executive audienceGive the title of each article and the URL for each.  Tell which audience you think each article targets and why. Explain.

Discussion Post #1

Think about the way the xenologist in Hockett (1955) approaches learning the Martian language, and compare that with the different aspects of language that Finegan (2015) describes in Chapter 1. What aspects of language does the xenologist consider when trying to learn about the Martian language? What aspects does he seem to not consider? Based … Read more

Womens right in Kuwait and UAE (compare)

Using 2-3 readings from the course and your own knowledge, engage with one of the topics of the syllabus, thinking about how social sciences intersect and inform our understanding of social problems in the Middle East. Remember, such a reflection aims at bringing you to reflect personally on the courses main subject, that of understanding … Read more

No child left behind

This paper will be an in-depth analysis of a current social welfare policy discussed in the readings. Consider such current policies as Social Security, Americans with  Disabilities, Temporary Aid to Needy Families, No Child Left Behind, Health Care legislation. Follow the framework of social policy analysis and consider the history of the policy, the cost, … Read more