This week we proceed with our review of America and what is means to be an American from the context of identifying and being identified as a minority.To begin, read “Heritage” from Walter Benn Michael’s Our America. It grounds the notion that America is not simply the United States of America; it is a space […]

This week we are discussing a wonderful TED talk by the Turkish author Elif Shafak; she discusses the importance and complexities of our identities as global citizens. Video linkAfter you have watched the short TED Talk, respond to the following questions: What is Shafak’s thesis or main argument? What does Shafak use to back up […]

This week we are discussing a wonderful TED talk by the Turkish author Elif Shafak; she discusses the importance and complexities of our identities as global citizens. After you have watched the short TED Talk, respond to the following questions: What is Shafak’s thesis or main argument? What does Shafak use to back up her […]

This week starts the three-week practicum assignment, where you will complete a community assessment of a town, city or rural county. Read the instructions under the Practicum Assignment tab to the left, and begin by selecting your location and posting it under the course cafe discussion postThe completed assignment will be due in week 6

This should be the culmination of work you have done throughout the course on your topic of choice. The final paper must explore your topic of choice in a scholarly manner with at least 5 articles as references/citations from scholarly peer-reviewed journals. All of the research must have been published in the last 10 years […]