Write a response paper about two-three pages (500-750 words) in length reflecting on a Soviet film chosen from the list below. Your response should situate the film in the context of themes and events discussed in our course. Consider the film as a primary source – you may want to refer to the “Primary Source […]
Discipline: History
“The First World War was mainly the result of Imperial Germany’s aggressive policies and ambitions” How valid is this assessment of the reasons why Europe was at war by the summer of 1914?“The First World War was mainly the result of Imperial Germany’s aggressive policies and ambitions” How valid is this assessment of the reasons why Europe was at war by the summer of 1914?
Title – not in word count Introduction (About a page, can be sub paragraph): Overview of the events (war starting, Key people, events), Histography (There is a debate, mention historians) Sources, Hint at my conclusion Overview of debate / Histography – 30/60 marks Source availability, Time of source, Cold war 1990s Public record Act Different […]
Compare the Indo-Pakistani Wars with the Arab-Israeli wars. How are they similar, and how are they different?Compare the Indo-Pakistani Wars with the Arab-Israeli wars. How are they similar, and how are they different?
Major Essay Assignment is to be 1500 to 2000 words long. It is to be written in formal academic English and it MUST have Chicago style academic footnotes that include page numbers and are placed are either the bottom of the page or the end of the essay. (Please note that the footnote numbers go […]
Discussion Topic: Discussion Thread: Worldview and PedagogyDiscussion Thread: Worldview and PedagogyDiscussion Topic: Discussion Thread: Worldview and PedagogyDiscussion Thread: Worldview and Pedagogy
In this discussion, you will examine the role of Christian principles in history higher education in general and the classroom in particular. Here you should clearly articulate a perspective on the relationship between worldview and pedagogy. You should use the relevant course material provided to this point as a guide to help inform and augment […]
Do you believe Truman would have acted on civil rights as aggressively as he did without knowing about Woodard’s beating and blinding?Do you believe Truman would have acted on civil rights as aggressively as he did without knowing about Woodard’s beating and blinding?
After reading all of Chapter 28 and all three videos included in President Harry S. Truman: An Unlikely Champion of Civil Rights: The Blinding of Isaac Woodard (see Required Readings & Resources page), answer the following prompt in your own words, using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation: Do you believe Truman would have acted on civil rights […]
A History or White Supremacy and Anti-Blackness, From Slavery Through the Jim Crow EraA History or White Supremacy and Anti-Blackness, From Slavery Through the Jim Crow Era
Paper Prompt #1 Closely read and compare two sources from the syllabus. One of the sources must precede the Civil War. The other source must follow Reconstruction. In your analysis of each source, employ W. E. B. Du Bois’s concepts of “the veil,” “double consciousness,” and “second sight.” What does your comparison of these two […]
“Eginhard, ‘The Life of Charlemagne’, translated by A.J. Grant, https://www.yorku.ca/inpar/eginhard_grant.pdf“Eginhard, ‘The Life of Charlemagne’, translated by A.J. Grant, https://www.yorku.ca/inpar/eginhard_grant.pdf
“Eginhard, ‘The Life of Charlemagne’, translated by A.J. Grant, Website for text: https://www.yorku.ca/inpar/eginhard_grant.pdf Question 1 What appears to be Einhard’s purpose in writing ‘The Life of Charlemagne?”. Cite at least five pieces of textual evidence to support your claim. Question 2:What kind of relationship did Charlemagne have with the church? What does his involvement say […]
African Studies: Reflection Essay #2: White Supremacy Triumphant: The Wilmington RiotAfrican Studies: Reflection Essay #2: White Supremacy Triumphant: The Wilmington Riot
Reflection Essay: White Supremacy Triumphant: The Wilmington Riot After watching the lectures and completing the readings, answer the following question: 1. Describe the differences and similarities (If any) between the Wilmington Riots and the UNITE the RIGHT RALLY in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2017. 2. And describe what Civil Rights might have been violated […]
Commode Deities’ of Japan: Connecting Cultural Heritage and Contemporary ConcernsCommode Deities’ of Japan: Connecting Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Concerns
In contemporary Japan, hygiene and sanitation are highly valued. Toilet deities hold cultural significance, reflecting deep-rooted beliefs surrounding cleanliness and good fortune. These deities are often invoked for blessings in personal hygiene and prosperity. In an increasingly urbanized society, the act of acknowledging these deities can be a way for individuals to maintain a sense […]
DISCUSSION #4:– DUE — by Wed. Oct. 23 / Religion and Dissent in the American ColoniesDISCUSSION #4:– DUE — by Wed. Oct. 23 / Religion and Dissent in the American Colonies
DISCUSSION #4:– DUE — by Wed. Oct. 23 / Religion and Dissent in the American Colonies The Discussion Posts in the course are designed to create a community in which ideas can be shared in the class and to provide a way — in an online class — to learn from each other about […]