Examine the Star Wars trilogy, focusing on the second of the three films.
In this lesson we examine the Star Wars trilogy, focusing on the second of the three films, The Empire Strikes Back (1980). We will examine four of the principal themes, and the manner in which these themes are used to reinforce the film’s narrative.
Specifically, we will consider:The Star Wars/Luke Skywalker themeThe Darth Vader themeThe Love theme of Princess Leia and Han SoloThe Force/Yoda theme
Which do you think you could most comfortably adapt as a new technique?
Chapter 4 outlines three ways to respond to others. They also provide you with templates for practicing each of these strategies. 1. Identify which of the three methods you like best and then explain why. Other questions to consider as you do so: Which method is most suited to your own writing style? Which do you think you could most comfortably adapt as a new technique? Which do you think would work best in developing an argument you wish to make? And why?
Select a business or organization that you’re familiar with and conduct research to determine their stated mission, vision and values.
- Reflect on your experience with the company/organization. Do the statements ring true or hollow? That is, do their business practices reflect the stated mission, vision and values?Write a brief post identifying your selected organization’s mission, vision and values and your opinion on the validity of the statements. Support your position with a specific example based on your personal experience or research. As always, include links to sources cited.
Identify the brand name. In what country/region of the world was it made? (Made in Pakistan, Made in India) Were you at all surprised at your findings? Why or why not?
Globalization is a concept of central interest to sociologists. Briefly, globalization may be described by sociologists as:
…. an ongoing process that involves interconnected changes in the economic, cultural, social, and political spheres of society. As a process, it involves the ever-increasing integration of these aspects between nations, regions, communities, and even seemingly isolated places.
In terms of the economy, globalization refers to the expansion of capitalism to include all places around the world into one globally integrated economic system. Culturally, it refers to the global spread and integration of ideas, values, norms (Links to an external site.), behaviors, and ways of life. Politically, it refers to the development of forms of governance that operate at the global scale, whose policies and rules cooperative nations are expected to abide. These three core aspects of globalization are fueled by technological development, the global integration of communication technologies, and the global distribution of media. (Thoughtco.com (Links to an external site.))
We (the collective “we”) have grown so accustomed to the ideas and practices of globalization that many think of it as a natural arrangement (which it is not) and a good thing for everyone involved (which it isn’t necessarily). For this assignment, we will take a closer and more personal look at the functions and dysfunctions of globalization through the lens of the clothing that we wear on a daily basis.
For writing assignment #2, I would like you to browse through the clothing and/or shoes in your own closet and look for all the different countries listed on the “Made in…” labels. After you have made the list of 5 minimum clothing or shoe items, please answer the following questions for each of the items.
1. Identify the brand name. In what country/region of the world was it made? (Made in Pakistan, Made in India) Were you at all surprised at your findings? Why or why not?
2. Review the following article from the HuffPost on the 10 worst countries for workers rights (Links to an external site.). (https://www.huffingtonpost.com/sharan-burrow/top-ten-worst-countries-f_b_7553364.html (Links to an external site.))
Using this article as reference, discuss what makes these countries stand out as the worst for worker rights. What sorts of conditions and rights limitations exist in these countries.
NOTE — If any country appears from the list of your items, please mention this in your essay.
3. Next, answer the following question: Besides the country name listed on the label, how much do you really know about these countries? What if you discovered that it came out of a sweatshop with children employed, would you still buy them?
4. Finally, discuss the globalization of the clothing industry first from the functional perspective and then from the conflict perspective. Which of these perspectives best represents your thinking about this practice? Why?
Review an episode of How I built this podcast.
How I Built This Podcast (Pick an episode that interests you): Identify three differentiating factors about the business showcased in the podcast episode and why they were critical to the businesses success in your mind. Prepare a review paper, not to exceed 3 pages double spaced (5 paragraphs) will be required to display competency of concepts.
Write an essay about nigerian yoruba culture and art
Cultural anthropology write about nigerian yoruba culture and art
Write an essay about nigerian yoruba culture and art
Are you more inclined to relish a passionate argument or avoid one? why? Describe some cultural values.
Are you more inclined to relish a passionate argument or avoid one ? why ? Describe some cultural values.
Using the NEXIS-Uni Legal Research Database, find and provide one breach of contract case example from your home state in the past 5 years.
Using the NEXIS-Uni Legal Research Database, find and provide one breach of contract case example from your home state in the past 5 years. Be sure to explain the facts of the case, the parties to the lawsuit, the dispute and the outcome and remedies provided by the court. Provide whether you agreed with the court or not. Nexis-Uni link: https://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://www.nexisuni.com
What are the requirements for a valid contract?
What are the requirements for a valid contract? Per the Chapter reading, explain how legally a contract is formed, the elements required and the differences pursuant to common law versus the Uniform Commercial Code. Why is it important to distinguish and identify which applies in business?
Watch the movie Hidden Fortress directed by Akira Kurosava. Answer the questions:
Daito and Shoto’s ship is named Kurosava.
Watch the movie Hidden Fortress directed by Akira Kurosava. Answer the questions:
1. What is the role of the two peasants in the film?
2. What scenes in the film do you find beautiful?
3. Did you find any parts of the movie funny? Why?
4. What did Rokurota give Tahei and Matakishi right at the very end, in the last scene?
5. What is the significance of the princess dancing with the common folk?
6. Did you like the film? Why or why not?
7. Google Akira Kurosava. Name two things about him that you find interesting.
8. In your opinion, why did Ernest Cline choose to name Daito and Shoto’s ship Kurosava?
