Prepare an essay that addresses the role of science, technology, and the environment in the expansion of the West and the ultimate making of the modern world

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The reviews of “Guns, Germs, and Steel” address Diamond’s ideas regarding the role of science, technology, and the environment in the westward expansion seen in the New World. In this assignment you will analyze the views presented and comment on the role of science, technology, the environment, and disease pools in the expansion of the West and the ultimate making of the modern world.

Carefully read the reviews of “Guns, Germs, and Steel” presented in this topic.

Prepare an essay that addresses the role of science, technology, and the environment in the expansion of the West and the ultimate making of the modern world. Include the following in your essay:

A brief summary of the information presented by the reviews

A discussion of the role of science, technology, the environment, and disease pools in the expansion of the West

A discussion of the role of science, technology, the environment, and disease pools in the making of the modern world

“What if…?” What if the time period of “Neighbour Rosicky”

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Week 1 Creative Writing Assignment:

This week’s creative assignment is “What if…?” What if the time period of “Neighbour Rosicky” were changed to contemporary society?  Write a 400-word creative response that addresses one of the questions below.

How would Rosicky’s life be different with today’s medical technology?
How would _________’s life be different with today’s technology? (You may choose any character from Cather’s story for this question.)

Assignment Requirements:

Your submission must:
include a minimum of 400 words, written in paragraph form.
use Times New Roman 12-point font and be double spaced.  A title page, running head, and abstract are not required.
be submitted as a Microsoft Word attachment on the submission page (click title above).  Assignments not submitted in this way may be returned to you ungraded.
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There is a no-research policy in place for this class. Using any material other than the assigned readings and lectures, even if it is correctly quoted and cited, will result in a failing grade for this assignment. Contact your instructor if you have questions about this policy.

literature and the individual

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Prompt: What is the relationship between literature and the individual?

Consider:

How does/has your genre of interest impact/ed you?
Where do you fit in with your genre of interest?
What can literature reveal about an individual? A Society?
What part do you play in others knowledge of your chosen genre?
How do you personally make your genre more interesting to others?
Task:

Using a variety of texts from one genre (your chosen text, plus at least 2 more), create a technology-based presentation that addresses how and why that specific genre resonates with you. Be sure to support your connections with a definition of your chosen genre as well as personal experiences.

Process:

1.  Define your chosen genre and discuss its purpose/why it exists. When did it originate? Who were the primary trailblazers, or those who helped it develop as a genre?

2.  Highlight, not only your independent text as an example of this genre, but pull excerpts from it and multiple other texts (minimum 2) that exemplify the genre and society in which it was written. You could use examples of poetry, short stories, songs, and movie clips that showcase your genre and its influence.

3. Note how this genre is a reflection of the society in which it was created. How is it a sign of the times?

4. Make it personal. How do these texts within this genre impact you? Impact society? What are your personal experiences or new insights because of the text(s)?

How will it look?

In terms of the vehicle for housing your presentation, create something technology-based that will create interest for your audience.

Google sites, wevideo, google maps, book creator, google slides with commentary, etc.

Political ethics

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    Analyze and select two types of economic evaluations. Compare the two evaluations, in relation to the factors that may affect the decision to conduct each of the economic evaluations.
    Describe at least two potential ethical and social issues related to program implementation.
    Explain the approach(s) you might take to address these ethical issues.