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It is very difficult to generalize about Sub-Saharan African countries because environments, political systems, and ethnic groups are so diverse; thus, it is often the subject of misrepresentation and unwarranted, often negative, generalizations.

October 1, 2019 in /by

Read the instructor’s post and reply with your thoughts. You should make an entry for each discussion no later than Wednesday.  You should also respond to at least three other classmates’ discussion postings during the week. Misunderstandings and biased views It is very difficult to generalize about Sub-Saharan African countries because environments, political systems, and […]

In this writing assignment you will analyze “rapping” as a verbal art by breaking it down into its constituent parts and influences:

October 1, 2019 in /by

In this writing assignment you will analyze “rapping” as a verbal art by breaking it down into its constituent parts and influences: “playing the dozens”, the toasting tradition, signifying, and others.  Explain how each part operates with the context of being a rap artist.  The essay is only concerned with the verbal aspect of hip-hop […]

The American “policing” role developed because of the Cold War, but it became primarily a means for protecting and assisting economic interests for itself and its allies as illustrated by recent events as well as earlier ones.

October 1, 2019 in /by

The previous assignments focused on domestic matters in US history. This last assignment explores America’s international role in recent decades. By the mid-20th century, the United States had become the dominant force in international relations. Some have argued that the United States’ military functions as the world’s “police.” This assignment covers the manner in which […]

Art H 311 Paper Assignment Recommended length: 5-7 pages double-spaced.

October 1, 2019 in /by

Art H 311 Paper Assignment Recommended length: 5-7 pages double-spaced. Topic: Zhang Zeduan’s Going Upriver at the Qingming Festival. You are at liberty to approach the topic in any way you like. The comments and questions below are meant only to suggest some possibilities. You might for instance discuss the way Zhang uses the handscroll format—a […]