Book Analyses Instructions The Purpose of a Book Analysis In preparing an analysis, you are expected to approach a book from a critical standpoint to thoroughly interact with the author’s theological, biblical, and historiographical perspectives. Since you are not considered an authority, it is important that you withhold personal references, opinions, attitudes, values, etc. from this process, except where suggested below. Formatting Guidelines (cf. […]

   Book Analyses Instructions The Purpose of a Book Analysis In preparing an analysis, you are expected to approach a book from a critical standpoint to thoroughly interact with the author’s theological, biblical, and historiographical perspectives. Since you are not considered an authority, it is important that you withhold personal references, opinions, attitudes, values, etc. from this process, except where suggested below. Formatting Guidelines (cf. […]

In your response paper, identify an important new concept, theory, or insight about globalization from Steger Chap. 6 “The ecological dimension of globalization” and discuss it in relation to the assigned readings by Pomeranz, “The great Himalayan watershed” and Matanle “Towards an Asia-Pacific depopulation dividend.” Maximum: 400 words (approximately three paragraphs)   Your response paper prepares you for Wed. Recitation Section on April 18, when […]

Assignment 2: Cultural Activity Report Due Week 9 and worth 190 points Write a 500-750 word essay that describes your experience and addresses the requirements below.  Step 1: Watch parts 1 and 2 of this community theater presentation which is an adaptation of the show ‘Amadeus’. Amadeus Part 1 (https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/956951/uiconf_id/38285871/entry_id/1_rcewtx57/embed/dynamic) Amadeus Part 2 (https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/956951/uiconf_id/38285871/entry_id/1_ve5sz367/embed/dynamic) Step 2: Identify the plot of the play and 3 characters. Step […]

Week 5 – Final Capstone Research Project Final Capstone Research Project Write a twelve- to fifteen-page paper (excluding title and reference pages), citing a minimum of eight academic sources. Include at least two primary sources, along with relevant scholarly articles, chapters, and books. The Final Capstone Research Project must include an analytic thesis statement and address contemporary discussions among historians on one of the selected […]

Discussion Section Week 5: Discovering the American Past, Chapter 4 What Really Happened in the Boston Massacre? The Trial of Captain Thomas Preston   1-Page response paper due at the beginning of discussion section. Double-Spaced, use one-inch margins, and 12 point Times New Roman font. Write on the following prompt:   The British Empire had just finished fighting the costly Seven Years’ War with the […]

 The student will visit one of three options related to U.S. historical events between the 1500s-1865: 1. A local museum. 2. A National Park. 3. A video website walking video tour of a Museum or National Park related to U.S. historical events between the 1500s-1865. As a precaution, if the student chooses the website route, it is strongly urged that they contact their class professor […]

o As a new religion coming out of the aniconic background of Judaism and having no clear picture of what Jesus looked like, Early Christianity had to take some of its artistic ideas and symbols from the religious art of Greece and Rome. In your essay, provide examples of at least three “borrowings” of images from Roman art by Early Christian artists. Identify the images […]

  Question 1:   Before the invention of the printing press, books were copied by hand one at a time by illuminators, and the vellum was often embellished with beautiful calligraphy and intricate patterns and designs. Explain why the Church committed such expense and the involvement of such creative effort to produce these beautiful works. Discuss the purpose and use of these works, including information […]

You are required to cite both textbooks, Canvas class lectures (weeks #1, #2, & #3), and Canvas class discussions (week #3).  Outside sources may be used but in addition to the required citations (textbooks, lectures, class discussions).   Outside sources must be academic sources.   If you cite and integrate from the recommended textbook by Aoki and Takeda and from the U.S. Constitution and/or the California State Constitution, […]