Applied Sciences

The Classic Theatre has decided to hold a Gothic Film Festival and they have asked you to provide a film review of your favourite “scary movie” to showcase on opening night. Write a critical review arguing why the movie “Hereditary” directed by Ari Aster should be the main film of the festival.

This assignment asks you to explore the socio-economic, political, technological and cultural conditions that explain the rise of commercial radio and TV broadcasting in the U.S. Watch the documentary “Empire of the Air” and, please write an essay (500-750 words) discussing: 1) Three economic, political, regulatory or technological factors that explain the rise of radio broadcasting as a commercial enterprise in the U.S., and 2) provide a relevant conclusion on what you learn through this documentary about the development of radio technology as a mass media in the 20th century: what was intriguing and illuminating about this case study for you? What is the main takeaway or idea you learned?

**prompt** “What needs to change within the funeral home industry, in your view? Does there need to be more competition in order to bring prices down? If a family thought about these issues now, do you believe they’d be better able to make responsible decisions when the time comes? How so?”

https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/winston-churchill-quotes once said: “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” Have you ever wondered where did the inspiration for building some of the most iconic architectural structures in Los Angeles come from? Let’s explore the long lasting influence of Neoclassicism on American architecture. This long essay assignment asks you to write a comparison between an Ancient Greek/Roman building and American building in Los Angeles that has been inspired by the Ancient Greek/Roman architectural tradition. Write a 2 page paper, Times New Roman font. You do not need to do outside research, although you can. Links with information are provided below.  Choose one Ancient Greece or Roman building from the list below and pair it with one building in Los Angeles. Then write a compare and contrast answer. How are the building similar?  How are they different?  Be sure to discuss function.  How is each building used?  Who uses it? What are the materials?  Architectural details? Organization of the building?  As with the other compare and contrast essays, you must discuss the works together. So if you talk about the material of one building, you need to talk about the material of the other building right after. ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE CHOICES CHOICE 1: Roman Colosseum https://smarthistory.org/the-colosseum-rome/ MODERN LOS ANGELES ARCHITECTURE CHOICES CHOICE 1: Greek Theater The Greek Theater https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyv1F_rQq2I Essay has to be submitted in word or pdf format only, and written in MLA style.

Madonna – Like A Prayer (Official Music Video)   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79fzeNUqQbQ   Answer the questions:   1.What is the message/meaning of this video? 2.Do you agree or disagree with that message?   Then answer the next questions:   1.Compare your response. Do you have polysemy? If so, what kind? Polyvalence? 2.Can you identify interpretive communities that account for the homogeneity or heterogeneity of your interpretations? 3.What types of codes (i.e., dominant, negotiated, oppositional) were invoked by individuals?

Rough Draft of the Final Research Project Submit your rough draft for feedback.    The Final Research Project will be 20-25 pages and due in week 8. The project must include a title page, table of contents, abstract, and a reference page. The project will demonstrate the knowledge acquired through course work completed to date. The project is an application of this knowledge and requires the student to analyze and interpret the topic of interest. The use of graphics and charts is highly encouraged.  This report must be original work.  This report cannot include papers submitted in previous courses.   Format APA cover page Abstract (1/2- 1 page) 2. Introduction to the topic, problem or thesis statement  3. Literature Review Background Research on the topic (use from week 5) 4. Discussion of your ideas on the topic and problem 5. Discussion of new solution(s) to the problem 6. Conclusion   The final paper must have the following key sections, clearly identified, though they can be titled creatively to reflect your question and interests: I. An introduction that states the problem and why your topic is important.  The research question, clearly and concisely stated as a question. What do you hope to answer with this research?  This section should also include definition of terms. II. Literature Review – background research on this topic III. The results/ discussions, describes what you have learned that helps answer the research question. What are you ideas about this topic? IV. The discussion of potential new solutions.  V. The conclusion, which summarizes the key points of the paper and suggests further research needed on this topic. VI. A list of references in APA format.

The Matrix, like the Meditations on First Philosophy, presents a scenario in which an individual is radically deceived about the nature of the external world. Proponents of skepticism sometimes adopt what we might call ‘the Skeptic’s Principle’: If it is possible that we are deceived about the nature of the external world, then we do not know those propositions that we think of as ordinary knowledge claims. The Skeptic’s Principle can then be used to build a modus ponens argument: (1) If it is possible that we are deceived about the nature of the external world, then we do not know those propositions that we think of as ordinary knowledge claims. (2) It is possible that we are deceived about the nature of the external world. (3) Therefore, we do not know those propositions that we think of as ordinary knowledge claims. As modus ponens is a valid form, the truth of the conclusion is dependent only upon the truth of premises (1) and (2). The Writing Prompt There are two questions to respond to; they can be treated separately, each being answered in a short paragraph. (This is a short writing prompt, not a formal essay.) Does The Matrix, in conjunction with the skeptical principle, constitute an argument that your ordinary knowledge claims are not really knowledge? (In other words–Does the The Matrix constitute a compelling defense of premise (2) above? Is it possible that we are deceived about the true nature of reality?) Why or why not? Is The Matrix an example of film as philosophy? Why or why not? (Here, be sure to address Wartenberg’s thinking for why The Matrix is philosophy on screen–though you don’t need to agree with him.)

What is content curation? Content curation is when someone finds, organizes, annotates and shares the most relevant and highest quality content on a specific topic for their target audience. A museum exhibit, a documentary film, a textbook are excellent everyday examples of this. You can curate digital content from a wide variety of online sources including trade publications, social media profiles, blogs, scientific journals, news outlets, videos, podcasts, ebooks, white papers, images, cartoons, memes, tv shows, movies, and more. At the center of it all is the curator – you – hand-selecting which content to share, determining the organizational method that will increase accessibility and usability, and adding context and insight that will aid your audience in gaining a deeper understanding of the content. For this assignment: Create a presentation of a curated collection of digital content (12 to 15 items) relating to various social psychology concepts covered in this course, adding context and insight for your audience to gain a deeper understanding of the content. You can focus on a specific theme or area of application if you like. You must include source citations for each piece of content in the presentation, including image sourcing. My suggestions for easy, accessible, free online presentation tools/applications include (but are not limited to): Emaze.com, Prezi.com, Google Slides, and of course PowerPoint. There are two distinct due dates: 1) One for Posting the presentation (either embed or provide a link to the presentation) in the discussion forum for this assignment so your classmates can evaluate and comment on your presentation. 2) And one for you to Comment and provide meaningful and constructive feedback on at least two of your classmates’ presentations. Submit a complete in the appropriate dropbox when Everything is finished (both posting and commenting) and you are ready for your project to be graded. Examples from prior semesters: https://app.emaze.com/@ALZWTRCC/example-of-social-psychology-content-curation https://www.emaze.com/@AQROLQLT/social-psychology-content-curation https://goo.gl/8aYYjb http://www.whatispsychology.biz/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/psychology-of-internet-trolls1.jpg

Use this topics for all assignments related to developing Essay #3. This essay should be 500-750 words, 5-6 paragraphs, with at least three quotations. MLA title format and in-text citation required. sources need to come from book pick of one of two below 1) Based on one or more essays, what do you think are the strongest value(s) of Dr. Oliver Sacks’s approach in presenting his “paradoxical tales?” You may consider why it is mportant for his reading audience to be more aware of specific issues. In addition to Anthropologist on Mars, you may also use the New York Times article. 2) While the first chapters looked at individuals who overcame their conditions, “Prodigies” and “To See and Not See” show individuals whose families must accept their limits. What (positive or negative) lesson(s) do you think can be learned from their attempts to expand their horizons? You may look at one or both essays.

Pick Six pieces of music from the Romantic period and write a paragraph about each.  Your paragraph needs to include the answers to the following questions.  (You can find listening examples within the presentations and the text)  All answers need to be in well thought out paragraphs with complete sentences. You may not copy and paste information. 1. Name the piece and the composer. 2. What is the genre?(Opera, Symphony, Lied, Oratorio, Concerto, Parlor Song, Piano Piece, Program Music, Ballet etc…….) 3. Give a description of the music. Describe what you are hearing.  Things to consider are instrumentation, vocals, texture, dynamics, overall contour etc……(no wrong answers just put what you are hearing) 4. What is your overall opinion of the piece. EXAMPLE: 1 Name of piece and questions answered 2. Name of piece and questions answered 3. Name of piece and questions answered  and so on….