In this final week of class, we are looking at the current status and the future of the American Dream, as well as what it means to be a global citizen. In a post of at least 100 words, address the items below: Explain how has your understanding of the American Dream changed as a… Continue reading In this final week of class, we are looking at the current status and the future
Category: American Studies
Option 1 – Watch either The Great Gatsby or The Color Purple and relate it to “T
Option 1 – Watch either The Great Gatsby or The Color Purple and relate it to “The Way to Wealth” The American Dream lecture in Week 1 points out that Poor Richard’s Almanac was an annual publication that included calendar lists, home recipes, weather forecasts, etc. What made Franklin’s almanac unlike other almanacs was the… Continue reading Option 1 – Watch either The Great Gatsby or The Color Purple and relate it to “T
Halito and welcome to the module #14 assignment. In our shortened module this we
Halito and welcome to the module #14 assignment. In our shortened module this week we are going to be practicing historical thinking by looking at the holiday of Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving holiday has a long and complicated place in United States history, however, it is often presented to the American people as a simple narrative… Continue reading Halito and welcome to the module #14 assignment. In our shortened module this we
An explanation (in at least 100) words of how the song lyrics or an image or two
An explanation (in at least 100) words of how the song lyrics or an image or two from the video compares with your concept of the American Dream. When you think of the American Dream, what do you think of? For some, John Mellencamp’s “Little Pink Houses” exemplifies many of the ideals related to the… Continue reading An explanation (in at least 100) words of how the song lyrics or an image or two
This week you will examine the history of the American Civil War as well as the
This week you will examine the history of the American Civil War as well as the ways in which the war has been interpreted and remembered. In addition to reading Chapter 15 in the textbook, you will view a lecture by historian Gary Gallagher as you prepare to contribute to this forum. I am leaving… Continue reading This week you will examine the history of the American Civil War as well as the
How is racialization, as demonstrated in Menchaca, evident in Bolivar?
Learning Goal: I’m working on a american studies writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn. CTQs: As a research based novel, how is this different from the other texts you read this semester? How is racialization, as demonstrated in Menchaca, evident in Bolivar? How is diversity, as demonstrated in Takaki… Continue reading How is racialization, as demonstrated in Menchaca, evident in Bolivar?
Health; major endemic diseases; how’s it doing with COVID-19?
Health; major endemic diseases; how’s it doing with COVID-19? Full credit for complete information, multiple sources, and illustrations, videos, and other media that may help your teammates completely understand this issue. At least two pages of info, approximately 800 words. Full citations are required in Chicago format.
Bernard Malamud once said, “The purpose of the writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.” What do you think he is trying to tell his readers in “The Refugee?
Learning Goal: I’m working on a american studies exercise and need a sample draft to help me learn. Q1. Bernard Malamud once said, “The purpose of the writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.” What do you think he is trying to tell his readers in “The Refugee?” Is there any positive message we… Continue reading Bernard Malamud once said, “The purpose of the writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.” What do you think he is trying to tell his readers in “The Refugee?