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Choose an example of sculpture, architecture or public monument that you have first hand experience with. Feel free to talk about the circumstances under which you experienced this, what you think about it, what it says about the culture, time period, or individual that produced it, or any other relevant information. Note that this exercise may be similar to the writing assignment, so it’s fine if the topic overlaps. Worth two points.Example: I live near a historic bridge used for cattle crossing, and it has recently been decorated with a series of statues to commemorate that history. I could offer a brief description and discussion of one or all of the statues for this assignment. For more information on these topics, chapters 2,7, and 10 may be useful.

In writing Essay 1, students are expected to incorporate class discussions and assigned readings, when pertinent. An initial draft of the essay will be read by each student’s TA, who will provide comments and feedback on both substantive and stylistic matters. It is expected that students will use TA feedback in rewriting their essays for final submission. The essay draft is mandatory but will not be graded. Only the final, revised, version of the essay will be graded. We are looking for short polished essays that make an argument in a powerful but succinct manner.Essay 1 (ca. 800-1000 words):Please present an argument based on the following statement:“Cities are a revolutionary technology of human spatial organization that forever changed the human career.”Your answer should define what cities are, should detail broadly when and where they appear in the archaeological record of mankind, whether (or not) cities can be conceptualized as a type of technology (which presumes a particular definition of technology), and whether (or not) V. Gordon Childe’s concept of an “Urban Revolution” is an appropriate term to describe the pertinent evidence for the emergence of cities.Your essay should make use of, and incorporate, pertinent materials from class lectures and from relevant assigned class readings.

Respond to the following This assignment is worth 5 points. Make sure that you use complete sentences, college-level grammar and that you have completely thought about your response.Define and describe Learning Disability and Intellectual Disability. List the characteristics of each of these disabilities. How are they different from one another?Victoria is in the third grade and knows that she needs to have a quiet place to study, that she can solve math problems better if she draws a picture of the components, and comprehends her reading assignments better if she reads out loud. She understands that she can recall shorter lists better than long lists. Victoria is exhibiting ________________.According to Robert Sternberg most intelligence tests such as the WISC focus on which of the three types of intelligence in the triarchic theory?At what age is it best to learn a second language? Why?Respond to the following. This assignment is worth 5 points. Make sure that you use complete sentences, college-level grammar and that you have completely thought about your response.How are self-esteem and self-concept different? What is the origin of these characteristics? What are the characteristics of children and adults with low self-esteem?Consider Erik Erikson’s theory. Why is it important for children in middle childhood to learn to do something and to do something well?Suzy wants to follow the moral code established by her parents and teacher. She wants them to view her as obedient, cooperative, and productive. According to Kohlberg Suzy is functioning at the __________ stage of moral development.How does the aggression of girls and boys differ? Why is it important for a child to learn self-regulation?

Since the term “Fine Arts” includes subjects beyond those covered in our principle textbook, these last two discussions over theater and music will reference additional resources. Chapter 2 of the textbook Theatrical Worlds provides a brief history of acting, emphasizing techniques that theater actors use to make characters more natural or realistic. Give and explain an example of a performance you’ve seen, either on stage or in a movie, where an actor convincingly transforms into a character through the use of technique.

Option 2 – Review table 7.2 “Sample Citations for Different Types of Sources” (Chapter 7) noting how to cite according to APA style. Define plagiarism. Identify two types of plagiarism. What are a couple of possible consequences for plagiarism? Describe two ways to avoid plagiarism. What are two reasons citations are necessary when quoting and paraphrasing?

Learning objective: Develop a resume and cover letter to be sent to potential employers.Prompt: Preparing and requesting referencesInstructions:Employers request potential new hires (as well as those who are being considered for promotion) to provide letters of recommendation from former employers and/or instructors. Consider who you would ask for a recommendation. Draft a letter that you can use to request a letter of recommendation. Your draft letter should be approximately 1 page in length and follow APA formatting.Additionally, provide the first names of 3 people you would choose and discuss what influenced your decision to choose these individuals.Your discussion and reflection on what influenced your decision to choose these individuals should be approximately 1 page in length and follow APA formatting.The total assignment should be approximately 2 pages in length.Once reviewed by the Instructor, and you make corrections, upload the file to your Portfolium account.

Select a piece of Informational text and Narrative text (both developmentally appropriate). Prepare discussion questions that will involve your student’s/child in literal and critical thinking. Your assignment should be set up like this:Title of Informational text, authorA brief summary of text5 literal questions5 inferential and critical questionsTitle of Narrative text, authorA brief summary of the story5 literal questions5 inferential and critical questionsFeel free to use the texts you are thinking of using for your final lesson plan assignment. You will upload this assignment as a WORD document. As with all written communication, be mindful of grammar and mechanics.

DQ1Describe three methods for qualitative data collection and discuss an example of when each method would be used.DQ2Describe the process of coding qualitative data. Identify the distinguishing factors between inductive and deductive coding.

Prepare: Prior to beginning work on this discussion, watch the video From Facebook to friendship | Ashford University (Links to an external site.) and explore Ashford University Social Media Platforms. Read Module 4 in your course textbook and the Week 2 Instructor Guidance. In Module 4, read about the different ways in which blogs and social media can be used to enhance your personal and academic life.Reflect: Think about how we utilize social media to make personal and academic connections with others. Think about the benefits and drawbacks of using blogs and social media such as the scenario presented in the video, as well as how you plan to maintain your privacy while online. You are encouraged to get involved and start building your academic community. Find some of your peers online and get connected!Write: For this discussion, there are two parts. Follow the instructions for each part below in order to successfully meet the discussion response requirements.Part 1 – Social Media PlatformsSelect one of the following Social Media platforms provided below and answer the questions associated with your choice.Facebook: Start by accessing Facebook. Explore the different Ashford University groups available. Select one and explain how you would benefit from leveraging this social media outlet during your time as a student.Pro Tip: Build your academic and social community by friending other students who can support you on your journey.Twitter: Start by accessing Twitter. Identify and follow one thought leader or organization in the field of digital literacy (key words might include digital literacy, technology, and digital citizenship) or pick a thought leader in your professional arena (e.g., education, business, or psychology, etc.). Share the person or organization you selected and why. Select and then, share a tweet using the hashtag #AUGEN102 and give #HighFives to anyone (e.g., parents, friends, teachers, fellow students) helping you on this academic journey. Embed a link of your tweet.Pro Tip: Make sure to follow the Ashford Twitter account.Instagram: Access Instagram. Select an image that inspires or motivates you. Post that image to Instagram and tag the Ashford Instagram at Instagram@ashfordu . Attach this image to your discussion post for all to view and explain why it motivates you.Pro Tip: Connect to other platforms like Twitter by using the hashtag #AUGEN102LinkedIn: To begin, you will need a LinkedIn Profile. Describe how LinkedIn has helped or will support your professional goals. Make sure you add the Ashford Alumni and Student Group.Pinterest: Access the Ashford University Pinterest page. Search through pins that interest you and pick one. Describe the content of the pin and why you selected it. Explain how the use of Pinterest could help motivate you as a student or professional.Pro Tip: Use this as a bookmarking tool for content you want to read related to your career area. Pin the blog post image to a pinboard and name it “My Bookshelf.”YouTube: Access the Ashford YouTube channel. Watch one video that interests you and describe the content of the video. Explain why you selected it. Describe how the use of YouTube could help you as a student or professional.Pro Tip: Subscribe to the Ashford University YouTube channel.Part 2 – Privacy PoliciesThis section covers the privacy policy associated with your chosen social media platform and use of social media.Read the privacy policy for the social media site that you identified and summarize it.Describe the benefits and/or concerns you have with the privacy policy.Explain how your current social media presence impacts your ability to meet your professional and academic goals.Your initial post should be at least 250 words.

Write a 2000-word essay in response to the following task. Outline one issue related to learning from either evolutionary psychology or neuroscience studied on the module, and assess its capacity to guide learning in the classroom, or education policy.