Making of the Modern World 14—Summer 2024 Divergent Paths to the Modern World, 18th-20th Century Instructor: Dr. Maria Carreras Contact: [email protected] Office Hours: Mondays: 1-2pm on zoom. Please go to Canvas page for zoom link. Teaching Assistants and Sections: B01 and B02: Kimiko LeNeave ([email protected]) B03, B04, and B05: Oswin Orellana ([email protected]) B06 and B07: Allie Cook ([email protected]) Course Description: This course will look at some of […]

Unmasking the Truth: A Research-Driven Exploration of Logical Fallacies in Healthcare As future nurses, you’re tasked with not only providing compassionate care but also navigating a healthcare landscape saturated with information, opinions, and agendas. This assignment challenges you to become a discerning detective, uncovering logical fallacies that often masquerade as truth within healthcare discourse. Part 1: Researching the Rhetoric (500 words): 1. Mapping the Fallacy […]

What Is Enlightenment? Immanuel Kant 1   Accessed 9/28/23 http://www.columbia.edu/acis/ets/CCREAD/etscc/kant.html Enlightenment is man’s emergence from his self-imposed nonage. Nonage is the inability to use one’s own understanding without another’s guidance. This nonage is self-imposed if its cause lies not in lack of understanding but in indecision and lack of courage to use one’s own mind without another’s guidance. Dare to know! (Sapere aude.) “Have the […]

Analyzing Jack Welch’s Leadership and Strategic Initiatives at GE: Challenges, Objectives, and Impact Case Questions: 1. How difficult a challenge did Welch face in 1981? How effectively did he take charge? 2. What is Welch’s objective in the series of initiatives he launched in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s? What is he trying to achieve in the round of changes he put in motion […]

Think about a time when you evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of an organization you were part of or closely familiar with. Consider this organization from the perspective of the Resource-Based View (RBV) of the Firm model or another strategic framework you have studied. In this activity, you will analyze an organization’s strategic competitiveness. Reflect on your experience and apply the concepts and methods you […]

Discussion Question: Must be at least 250 words. Explain what aspects of organized anarchy make higher education more adaptable and less adaptable and support with research (minimum of two citations). Discussion Question: Must be at least 250 words. Describe a situation where you have witnessed organized anarchy.

What about the long stays on death row, does it constitute cruel and usual punishment? What did the Supreme Court decide? Cite a case-law example from the text that supports your statements and opinions. Two comprehensive and concise paragraphs will answer the question properly Grammar and diction are important Post two additional required comments to  two other students, it will promote a holistic learning approach […]

Explain the death penalty in a global context. Explain the statement; the death penalty in a global context, and describe the difference(s) and or support of the death penalty around the world as compared to the United States. Furthermore, what economic concerns impact the United States (U.S.)  by mostly supporting the death penalty. Consider the following concepts to formulate your paper: Criticism of the United […]

Narrative Analysis Assignment Template   The assignment focuses upon Act 1 only. Please enter your responses below each prompt in this template.   FIRST IMAGES Explain how the first images introduce us to a specific theme of the film.   Explain how the first images suggest or convey a specific mood of the film.   Explain how the first images establish the setting of the […]

Please watch the video on “recency bias” and answer the following question https://youtu.be/fAetPKCkQyM?si=GyDGaA_Mr1rM80BxLinks to an external site. 1. What is recenvy bias? 2. What is the last letter of the alphabet? What is the 13th letter of the alphabet?  Why was the last letter the easiest?  In what sense is recency bias similar to anchoring bias? 3. Jack: “I need to read a book on […]