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Respond to the following discussion.

 Respond to the following discussion Respond to the following discussion post in at least a hundred words by Thursday. Make sure you respond to at least one of your classmates’ posts by Sunday. For instructions on how to use Canvas discussions click on the following link: Discussions overview video for students Our country is currently … Read more

Answer the following questions about an American literature.

Answer the following questions about an American literature. Per our discussion, I am attaching an excerpt from Herman Wouk’s The Winds of War. If you write an essay answering the following questions, I will be able to raise your grade as needed. 1. Why is Mark in danger and how does Byron protect him? 2. … Read more

Discuss how New York is Portrayed in Movies.

Discuss how New York is Portrayed in Movies. Comparison and Contrast Directions: Using the template provided, write a 3-5 page typed essay comparing Marathon Man (1976) and another film where New York plays a crucial role in the action. If you cannot think of a suitable film on your own, you may choose one from the list … Read more

Read this article and answer questions

Read this article and answer questions Please read the attached article published in Vanity Fair Magazine and answer the following questions on the discussion board. 1. How has the media changed the “American Dream“? a. Give a minimum of 3 specific examples from the article you read. b. Give a minimum of 2 specific examples … Read more

The Greatness of Misty Copeland in New York

The Greatness of Misty Copeland in New York Biography and Evaluation of Impact Directions: Using the template provided, write a 3-5 page typed essay on a figure important to the athletic or cultural life and history of New York City. Begin with an introduction that briefly discusses the value of role models, heroes or villains. … Read more

Discuss the Civilization of the Mesoamericans.

Discuss the Civilization of the Mesoamericans. Many people have been extremely critical of Mesoamerican civilizations practice of human sacrifice yet many of these civilizations (Olmec, Toltec, Aztec, Maya, Inca) were extremely sophisticated and very accomplished in various fields. Explain a contribution from one of the Mesoamerican civilizations. What are your thoughts on this civilization even … Read more

Explain the great city builds.

Explain the great city builds. Answer all four of these prompts. Study the Discussion rubric so you understand how you will be graded. Each prompt response should be at least 100 words and should reference one of the readings for the unit. For each prompt, you must reply to at least one of your classmates. … Read more

Glendale CA Population Assessment

Glendale CA Population Assessment 1.After arrival in the designated community (Glendale) a.What evidences of a minority culture do you see? How does this affect the environment? (Are there advertising billboards, graffiti, etc., that reflect ethnic characteristics of community?) b.Who do you see on the streets: elderly, young males, children, and women? (Indications of unemployment, constituencies, … Read more

Evaluate Single Stories and Fictional Stories

Evaluate Single Stories and Fictional Stories   Think about the two assigned TEDTalks and answer each of the following questions:  How is your culture represented? If you were born outside of the U.S., what is the “single story” that is told about your culture? If you were born in the U.S., what is the “single story” that is … Read more