What is at stake for Islam in the modern world? Is it religion or the individual/society that is the subject of debate? Examine your response to this question by drawing on one of the figures studied in the modern period

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1. What is at stake for Islam in the modern world? Is it religion or the individual/society that is the subject of debate? Examine your response to this question by drawing on one of the figures studied in the modern period. Based on your research, how effective is this figure’s view?2. Does Islam offer a legitimate criticism of Western modernity and its modern world? Explain and analyse the argument of one of the selected figures studied from the modern period.3. Does Islam create its own ‘modernity’ rather than oppose it? Analyse this question with regard to any of the figures studied from the modern period.4. Why the need for an Islamic government? Respond by analysing Khomeini’s view.5. Why does Islam need to be restored to political ascendancy? Respond by examining Afghani’s view.6. What was Maududi’s/Qutb’s criticism of the West? What was his solution? Respond by either focusing on one or both of these figures.7. What did Taha mean by the two phases of Revelation? Why did he assert this view and what do you think he intended to accomplish by this?*Tips: when thinking about modernity, consider the distinction that some Muslim modern thinkers have made between ‘modernisation’ and ‘westernisation’. While Muslim thinkers are politically driven to modernise, they are not necessarily and always against science or technology, but they are rather oppposed to Western culture and democratic theory of secular governance.

Discuss how locating a free trade zone at a secondary international airport can be beneficial to a community and contribute to the region’s supply chain capabilities.

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Reply substantively to only one of the topics below. Using the internet or other resources, describe at least one example of a major firm located in a new city or state and describe the facility location benefits supported by the firm or local government officials. How can the internet be used to assist in the site selection process to locate a facility? Give at least one example to illustrate your point. Free trade zones are frequently located around major airports or seaports. Discuss how locating a free trade zone at a secondary international airport (meaning predominantly cargo and not passenger) can be beneficial to a community and contribute to the region’s supply chain capabilities. Use an airport such as the one located in Louisville, Kentucky as an example. There are a variety of software applications that can be used to assist in the site selection process. Using the internet, identify and briefly describe at least one example of a software application that can be used by logistics managers to facilitate location decision making such as the use of Geographic Information Systems, network optimization modeling, transportation modeling, etc.

Analyze the importance of understanding that the family/parents are the expert regarding their child ·

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Your Culturally Responsive Classroom PowerPoint and Final Essay You have been asked by your administrator to develop a PowerPoint presentation and supporting paper for the staff. The purpose of the PowerPoint is to give concrete examples, suggestions, and ideas to create a more inviting family-school climate at your site, and to entice the staff to read your full paper on the topic. Your Principal understands your desire to make change at your school site and has shown you additional research stating that family involvement supports student success. In order for your staff to buy-in to this new paradigm they must have the background knowledge and specific examples to understand the necessity of change. Therefore your presentation and paper must: Address family needs and understanding ·         Analyze the importance of understanding that the family/parents are the expert regarding their child ·         Describe possible family stressors and include at least six resources to share with families Summarize current definitions and understandings of culturally responsive teaching ·         Analyze research-based information regarding how culture influences an educational setting and how to support families and students from non-mainstream cultures ·         List examples showing the importance of becoming connected with students’ families and describe from your own experience or from a credible source one activity to support this relationship ·         Describe a method for using family-school problem solving with culturally diverse families ·         Analyze the role of culture and disability in your work with families Synthesize an approach, from the previous points in the presentation/paper, to link your school and family with your community

The purpose of this assignment is to develop a well-researched project planning document based on the overall parameters of a networking related project, establish an appropriate project management plan, and quality environment required to complete the chosen project.

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The purpose of this assignment is to develop a well-researched project planning document based on the overall parameters of a networking related project, establish an appropriate project management plan, and quality environment required to complete the chosen project. Furthermore, analyse project issues, conduct post-project review (i.e., lessons learned) and make recommendations for improvements for future projects. It addresses the following learning outcomes:b. demonstrate project leadership skills; identify and assess risk in designing, executing a major project;c. critically reflect on current project management ethics, research, and theory and practice;d. lead and manage projects effectively through planning, leadership, monitoring, teamwork, and global awareness;Purpose of the Assessment:The purpose of this assignment is to:1. Develop a well-researched project planning document based on the overall parameters of a networking related project,2. Establish an appropriate project management plan, and quality environment required to complete the chosen project. 3. Analyse project issues, conduct post-project review (i.e., lessons learned) and make recommendations for improvements for future projects.Assignment DescriptionIn this assessment task, you will present a proposal for the major project assignment as a team of 4-5 members. Proposal template is available on Moodle. The project must be selected from the networking, telecommunication or related Information Technology (IT) area. Your topic should be clear and succinct. Research on existing or emerging technologies in your selected area and find suitable topics that fit your research interest.The project duration should 12 Months or more. Before starting, seek approval for the proposed project from your laboratory tutor. Address all stages of Project Management as outlined in the unit. A suitable project management software (e.g. MS Project 2016) must be used. The project report should include all phases of a project life cycle, i.e. Initiating, Planning, Executing and Closing. Project Management Plan helps the management team to maintain a constant focus towards delivering the project in accordance with the customer needs and expectations. The following points must be considered in writing the project report.• Students are expected to show evidence of self-directed reading and research using credible resources including, but not limited to their prescribed text. • The assignment will be marked on the basis of depth of analysis, research, references and integration of all aspects of project management. • Assessment will be on the basis of the realistic nature of the project and how well it is presented.• Present the final document should be written in Business English in a report format; in a form that would be consistent with the details of the chosen project.• The timeline, the budget and the quality of the work must be realistic, justifiable and sufficiently attractive to win a tender for a real project.