Week 1 Discussion Forums
HSE 480: 100 words
Perceptions of the Middle East has changed over time from a United States perspective. In this forum discussion, analyze the legacy of the King-Crane Commission. Discuss the original perceptions of the Middle East by the United States and compare to the Biden administration perception.
Reading preparation:
Chapter 1 and Chapter 2
Lesch, D. W. & Haas, M. L. (2018). The Middle East and the United States, history, politics, and ideologies (6th ed.). Routledge.
Resources:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/King-Crane-Commission
https://ecf.org.il/issues/issue/1367
HSE 310: 250 words
After 9/11, did the United States revert to using “internment” camps much like the camps used during WWII? If so, was this justified or not and do “combatants” against the United States deserve the same due process protections as any other individual? Defend your position.
The initial thread must contain at least 250 words.
Resources:
https://www.npr.org/2020/09/30/918454831/trial-of-sept-11-defendants-at-guant-namo-delayed-until-august-2021
https://www.hsdl.org/c/cia-interrogation-report-a-warning-for-the-future/
https://humanrightsfirst.org/efforts/torture/
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CHRG-113shrg26148/html/CHRG-113shrg26148.htm
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2598252/
HSE 302: 100 words
For our first discussion, consider the following:
· The EOC serves many functions. Which function do you think is the most important and why? You can actually discuss more than one, if you would like. Do you have experience with an EOC? If so, point that out as well.
Resources:
https://emilms.fema.gov/is_0700b/groups/340.html
https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_eoc-quick-reference-guide.pdf
· You only need to read pages 8-17!
ENG 102: 150 words
English 102 continues the focus on composition, critical thinking, and research that began in English 101, but now applies these skills toward the study of literature and literary genres. The course begins with an examination of short fiction. After reading both of the short stories in week 1’s “Reading Preparation” section,
begin this week’s discussion by responding to
one of the following questions below:
1. After reading “The Lottery” and watching the short film version of the story (linked in week 1’s online learning resources section), identify and explain some of the differences, major or minor, between the two versions. Which version do you think is more effective, and why? What advantages in storytelling might the Jackson’s short story have that the film version doesn’t?
2. “The Lottery” depicts a town that enacts violence and cruelty that is justified and accepted as tradition. Where might you see this kind of psychological behavior at work elsewhere- either in history, current events, or in personal experience? Explain.
3. Imagine that you were hired to adapt and direct a short film version of Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour.” Producers demands some changes to the existing story: at least one scene must be added; the story must be set in the present day; and the movie must contain at least one song by a popular artist in its soundtrack, added during a specific scene in the film….
· What scene(s) would you add? What happens in your added scene(s), and why?
· What town/state would your adaptation take place? What else might you decide to change about the characters or plot to make it more modern?
· What artist and what song would you pick for the soundtrack, and where would you place this song in the plot? Remember that producers demand a PG or PG-13 rating- so your song choice should be family-friendly! 🙂
Reading: Attached
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihqT9kmprDk
Your main response should be at least 150 words.
RUBRIC FOR HSE COURSES
Discussion forum participation will be graded using the following criteria:
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Civil Discourse Forum participation will be graded using the following criteria:
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