You will create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 400 words, demonstrate course-related knowledge, and integrate at least 2 peer-reviewed articles. In addition to the thread, you will reply to the threads of at least 3 classmates. Each reply must be at least 250 […]
PROMPT: This semester we have dealt with historical themes of technological advancement and the global expansion of European “civilization” and imperialism. How are these themes expressed in Verne’s novel Around the World in Eighty Days? Discuss how does Verne’s book depict the process of European’s empire building and the th“civilizing mission” during the second half […]
Compare and contrast In Cold Blood to another filmed depiction of the true crime genre, whether in feature film or TV series form. Have a debatable, persuasive claim and focus on specific points of comparison, using the Lesson in week 7 to guide your structure. Please consult MLA guidance to see how to cite television […]
What is a commonly accepted definition of “miracle”? The philosopher David Hume is well known for his opposition to miracles. What are two or three of Hume’s objections to miracles? Do you agree with Hume? Why or why not? To Get Maximum Points –initial posting must be 250 words in length, […]
Changes in Art For this week, answer all three of the following questions. Cite at least one example in your response for each question. You should reference your book to help you answer these questions. If you use additional sources, you must cite them. Your answers should be in essay format, be a minimum […]
Write a 500-750 word essay on one of the following topics. The word count does not include formatting or the works cited page. Write a critical analysis of one of the works from weeks 1 or 2. An overview of approaches can be found here, but many are quite straightforward. Psychological, gender, sociological, biographical, and historical are […]
For your final essay, you should choose one of the following options. Your essays should be in MLA Style and approximately 1625-1950 words, not including the Work(s) Cited page. Meeting the minimum word requirement makes you eligible for a C grade. Meeting the maximum word requirements makes you eligible for an A grade. As with […]
Write: This discussion forum is an opportunity for you to explore topics that interest you, share critical insights and questions that you are working with, share your struggles and triumphs, discuss difficulties that may have arisen this week, and hopefully find solutions to these difficulties. Your initial post should describe your experiences in the course […]
Compare a specific tension or disagreement that arose in the early church that is described in the Book of Acts to a similar situation faced by the church today. Answer these questions: What is the specific chapter and verse where this issue is recorded? What is the situation faced by the early church? What answer […]
Part I: Unlike many of our authors in this class, video footage of Truman Capote abounds. Find a video of him. Post the link in the forum, and tell us a little about your perception of him. How might he have fit in 1960s Kansas, and how might the cultural differences, for better or worse, affected […]
