Discuss how English language has evolve over twenty year due to improvement in technology
Category: Humanities
What is Myth?
Scavenger Hunt—What is Myth?
In two to three sentences, identify something specific (a story, belief, understanding, value) that has been called a myth, but that is not considered a myth according to how we define myth in this class.
Use these items from the Required Learning Materials to make sure you know how myth is defined in this class:
What is Myth? : https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/umuc/tus/humn/humn351/2232/what-is-myth-.html?ou=848504
Four Genres of Myth: https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/umuc/tus/humn/humn351/2232/four-genres-of-myth.html?ou=848504
Mythology as Interrelated Stories: https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/umuc/tus/humn/humn351/2232/mythology-as-interrelated-stories.html?ou=848504
Animal farm
write a 2 page about a correlation between 3 characters (animals) from the film and someone/group in today’s society and your thought on how this may resemble today’s society.
Colony in a nation
Consider what does it mean to live in the colony as opposed to the nation?
How do the two manage to exist side by side?
What is the “law & order” dog whistle and why is it so effective?
How do the tools in the colony expand to threaten the nation?
Reparations for Descendants of Slaves
Position Paper Topic: Reparations for Descendants of Slaves-Should the federal government pay reparations to the descendants of slaves? Why or why not? Furthermore, would paying reparations to the descendants of slaves help or hurt race relations in the United States?
Social media for collective action
Topic: Benefits of social media for collective action in areas where human rights are being contested
Talk about multiple examples of how social media has helped spread awareness of various human rights problems all over the world (in multiple countries)
One example that can be added how Uganda government officials violate human rights and how it being shown on social media spreads awareness.
Movie analysis
Everyone is familiar with watching movies. With the abundance of streaming services and wireless devices, watching movies are more accessible than ever before. No matter how much or how little you watch movies, there are always those that stand out above the rest. Sometimes, it is because of a favorite actor. Other times, it is the story told, or feelings evoked. This assignment invites you to think more deeply about one of your favorite movies.
Instructions: Choose your favorite movie of all time and write a 1-2 page analysis. Address the following:
1. Describe the unique features of your chosen movie.
2. Identify the genre of your chosen movie (film noir, romantic comedy, the screen musical, the western, horror, suspense, thriller, documentary, fictionalized biography, comedy, drama, etc.).
3. Explain what you like and/or dislike about the genre.
4. Analyze what makes your chosen movie a good representation of the genre. Use descriptive language and include at least two examples.
5. Describe at least three aspects of this movie that make it engaging and memorable.
Your assignment should be written in APA format and should include in-text citations and a reference page.
Problems of Child Labor
Write an essay on the Problems of Child Labor, and the Ways to reduce it.
Social media for collective action
Topic: Benefits of social media for collective action in areas where human rights are being contested
Talk about multiple examples of how social media has helped spread awareness of various human rights problems all over the world (in multiple countries)
One example that can be added how Uganda government officials violate human rights and how it being shown on social media spreads awareness.
Art Creation and reflection – photography
Part 1: Art Creation
Select a photography to use as a point of inspiration. Create an art piece of photography inspired by your selected art piece.
Part 2: Reflection
Write a reflection about the relationship between your art and the inspiration piece. Include the following in the reflection paper:
-Introduction
-Inspiration piece
- Include the inspiration photography within the document.
- Record the title, artist/director, year, and place of origin.
- Briefly explain the background of the inspiration piece.
-Your Art Piece - Include your original photography within the document.
- Provide a title
- Explain the background of you piece.
-Connection - Explain the thematic connection between the two pieces.
- How are they similar and different?
- Are they the same medium? How does the medium impact what the viewer experiences?
- How do the formal elements of design compare to one another?