Families come in different forms and experience life in different ways, but one thing unites them – a desire to be together. A dictionary definition of family includes terms like social group, parents, children, and households, but we all know that family means much more than that. In Unit 6, you observe many different types…

Over the past 7 weeks, you have been introduced to some of the cultures that make America a patchwork quilt of diversity, and while it is impossible to touch on every culture or time era in one course, I hope you have gained an appreciation and new interest in exploring the ways the human experience…

Each week, you will submit a 2-3 page journal entry. These assignments are called reflective journal entries because they require you to revisit, summarize, reflect, and document your understanding of the key points of the weekly reading and activities. It is also a place to analyze and apply the relevancy of the knowledge and skills…

Each week, you will submit a 2-3 page journal entry. These assignments are called reflective journal entries because they require you to revisit, summarize, reflect and document your own understanding of the key points of the weekly reading and activities. It is also a place to analyze and apply the relevancy of the knowledge and…

Refer to ‘Roger vs. Tiger Introduction’ and chapter 1 readings of your text as well as Week 1 Resources for some ideas. 1. What are some characteristics of folks with ‘range’? Think of examples such as Leonardo da Vinci and others referenced this week as well as your own examples. 2. How would you define…

Refer to chapter 6 and chapter 7 readings of your text as well as Week 4 Resources for some ideas. 1. Chapter 6 explains the  Trouble with Too Much Grit, list one example from this chapter that stood out to you and explain why. 2. Identify disciplines and professions where you demonstrate Generalist “range” and…

General description: Apply principles and practices of PR learned in this class throughout the semester to create or refine a personal brand and develop related tactics.   Assignment overview: Working independently from others in the class and applying principles of PR from your course text, conduct research and apply traits of healthy organizations to create…

Brief overview of the chosen political system –   Importance of understanding the impact of political systems on governance and society –   Thesis statement outlining the main argument of the research paper   II.   Background of the Political System –   Historical context and development of the political system –   Key features,…

Choose a topic that interests and challenges you. Your attitude towards the topic may well determine the amount of effort and enthusiasm you put into your research. Focus on a limited aspect, narrowing your topic down to a specific historical period, or specific religious concepts, beliefs, or practices.   Step 2. Find information.   A…

From the Revolution to our own time, freedom has been America’s strongest cultural bond and its most perilous fault line, a birthright for some Americans and a cruel mockery for others. Eric Foner, the author of our textbook, takes freedom not as a timeless truth but as a value whose meaning and scope have been…