How does Raymond Williams understand culture in general and pop culture, in particular?

Popular Culture The Functionalist approach sees pop culture as a potentially unifying social force. From this perspective, people are seen as coming together around their appreciation for pop culture. We take part in collective “rituals” which produce a kind of collective joy and unity (“collective effervescence”) that is necessary for solidarity in societies that are […]

How does the subject’s family culture view pregnancy and treat the expectant mother?

Pregnancy and Birth Interview Questions for Note Taking This purpose of this interview is to understand the importance of prenatal development and the birth experiences (Chapters 2 & 3). This period of the human lifespan sets the stage for all development that follows.  Ask the individual questions that help you learn about the following aspects […]

Discuss the progress monitoring assessments that are in place to measure academic achievement in state administered test as well as for classroom-based assessments and how they are being used to inform instruction for ELs (ESOL Domain 5, Standard 3).

Power point Create a power point on a previously written paper. (1) Discuss measures are in place for identification, placement, and demonstration of language growth of ELs from diverse backgrounds and at varying English proficiency levels to meet district, state, and federal guidelines, and how they are being used to inform instruction for ELs, including […]

Write a paragraph (or paragraphs) summarizing an anecdote or a brief personal essay.

Question Description: In this activity, you will write a paragraph (or paragraphs) summarizing an anecdote or a brief personal essay. You may also opt to write an original short story. Objectives: Utilize parallelism, a consistent point of view, specific words, active verbs, concise words, and be able to vary sentences.

Write an annotated story and create a video discussing your story process and the course elements that helped you create and construct the story.

Write an annotated story Project Overview The Final Project will require you to write an annotated story and create a video discussing your story process and the course elements that helped you create and construct the story. Maybe you have been thinking about an idea for years and would like to try and write it […]

Compare and contrast one “eastern” religion and one “western” religion discussed so far in this course.

Comparing and Contrasting the Common Elements of Religions In a 400-600 word short essay, compare and contrast one “eastern” religion and one “western” religion discussed so far in this course. Using specific examples from the lessons in Unit 1 and Unit 2 to support your conclusions, analyze some of the ways in which these religions […]

How closely can Indian groups resemble their non-Indian neighbors and still embody a separate people, an Indian people?

Lomawaima’s article WHAT IF GRANDMA EATS BIG MACS? 81 So strict and unforgiving a linkage of culture and identity often leaves Indian people with a pervasive legacy of insecurity and pain. Admitting to such sentiments, moreover, may only create more “evidence” of one’s insufficient Indianans for others to attack. Young people do not learn well […]

Choose a technical or scientific term from the article you used for your summary or from your field of study and write a 1000 word expanded definition of it with a cover memo.

Question Your Department Head (DH) was impressed with your summary and thought it was a good foundation for a new product. To assist the product development team, they want a more thorough explanation of some of the scientific terms used in in the article, so they asked you to write an expanded definition of these […]

How were risks allocated between the project owner, sponsors, and contractors on the Heathrow T-5 Project, and what impact did that have on the governance of the project?

Heathrow T-9 Project Discussion How were risks allocated between the project owner, sponsors, and contractors on the Heathrow T-5 Project, and what impact did that have on the governance of the project?