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Loren Kajikawa’s ideas about hip-hop and cultural “rearticulation”

Explore Loren Kajikawa’s ideas about hip-hop and cultural “rearticulation” (see article and slides from March 31 – the basic idea of rearticulation is that identity is a process, rather than fixed and unchanging). Choose one artist who you think represents the idea of rearticulation clearly and had an important impact. Discuss your example emphasizing rearticulation […]

The U.S. Constitution is the cornerstone of our federal government.

Reflect: The U.S. Constitution is the cornerstone of our federal government. The Constitution establishes a basic operational framework that enables the three branches of government—executive, legislative, and judicial—to interact and function as a unit. Embedded in this operational framework are two key principles: separation of powers and a system of checks and balances. Think about […]

George Washington’s Farewell Address

After reading George Washington’s Farewell Address (find on Internet/Google), provide a brief bullet point memo outlining recommendations based off what Washington shared regarding the CURRENT state of our nation. There should be at least two major points you convey. This could be foreign and/or domestic/economic policy, debt, political culture, political parties, morality, or anything else […]

Effective management is crucial for any leader/manager.

Identify the leadership factors most important to group morale and discuss the links between morale and performance. How might this affect political appointees who may not know the organizational processes and/or culture of their agency? Include at least one source which can be your textbook. In your follow up posts, respond to two other students […]