Recall the two presidential speeches that were given by both President Obama and President Reagan, respectively. Note that these two presidents used the Rogerian method of argumentation to not only win over those who agreed with their viewpoints, but also to win over those who held different views.Think about a national or international issue that […]

Reality television is one way to look at Cultural Studies, largely because of its consciously shaped creation of reality. Think about how the reality television you have seen creates a certain vision. Then ask yourself about how that vision fits with the larger picture. Is there an ideology, as Hall would argue? Whose stories are […]

Readthe 3rd Chapter of The roots of American Order. Summarize you thoughtson this chapter first, Then discuss what the Greeks got right andwrong about politics and order before Solon, Plato andAristotle. Discuss what these three men ( Solon, Plato and Aristotle) brought in the way of thinking to American morality and political, thinking. Your initial […]

Reading: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/angel/procon/haagarticle.htmlVideo: https://www.ted.com/talks/bryan_stevenson_we_need_to_talk_about_an_injustice#t-10551After viewing the Bryan Stevenson video and reading the Ernest van den Haag piece, you are to respond to the following prompt by Thursday 12pm. 1.) Summarize each position/argument in outline form. a.) Bryan Stevenson videoConclusion (thesis): Premise (supporting statement):Premise (supporting statement):b.) Ernest van den Haag article:Conclusion (thesis)Premise (supporting statement)Premise (supporting statement)2.) Discuss […]

Reading: Chapter 6: Summarizing Research Results: Data Reduction and Descriptive StatisticsLecture Notes: Under ‘Resources,’ you will find ‘Lecture Notes C,’ pp. 2-38.Course Packet: Under ‘Resources,’ you will find ‘Course Packet,’ pp. 22-24Assignment 7: From Book Chapter & Lecture Notes:In s study of credibility or believability of television news versus printed news, a sample of 35 […]