Overview: The required readings this week look at the questions surrounding genocide in the 21st century and how countries have addressed (or failed to address) ongoing cases of genocide. Since its definition and signing into the UN Convention in 1948, the concept of “genocide” has continued to plague our world, and repeatedly throughout the latter […]
Discipline: History
Apply the Realist theory of International Relations to the Peloponnesian War, highlighting the principles/concepts of;Apply the Realist theory of International Relations to the Peloponnesian War, highlighting the principles/concepts of;
Apply the Realist theory of International Relations to the Peloponnesian War, highlighting the principles/concepts of; – Fear Guidelines 1.3 Spacig Times New Roman Footnotes and Bibliography are required and the choice of Footnoting (in-text citation or footnotes must be consistent)
History essay between Arnon Goldfinger’s The Flat (2011) and Joseph Cedar’s Footnote (2011).History essay between Arnon Goldfinger’s The Flat (2011) and Joseph Cedar’s Footnote (2011).
Essay (3-4 pages; double spaced; font: New Times Roman; font size: 12): Address the following essay prompt: Analyze and compare the perspectives on the intersection between the past, personal/public memories, and historical narratives presented in Arnon Goldfinger’s The Flat (2011) and Joseph Cedar’s Footnote (2011). Address the degree to which—and the manner in which—the past can (or cannot) be […]
Rattawut Lapcharoensap’s book Sightseeing: Depictions of Thais and Thailand in LiteratureRattawut Lapcharoensap’s book Sightseeing: Depictions of Thais and Thailand in Literature
A. Reading assignments Please read in Rattawut Lapcharoensap’s book Sightseeing the stories “Farangs”, “Draft Day,” “Priscilla the Cambodian,” “At the Café Lovely” and “Don’t Let Me Die in This Place.” Rattawut Lapcharoensap is an award-winning Thai-American writer in his 40s whose stories are set in Thailand. In an interview (“Clint Eastwood, Summer Love, and Cockfighting,” AsianWeek, January 21, […]
Analyze the Declaration of Independence and examine the connection between the Enlightenment ideals of freedom and equality with those stated in the document.Analyze the Declaration of Independence and examine the connection between the Enlightenment ideals of freedom and equality with those stated in the document.
Analyze the Declaration of Independence and examine the connection between the Enlightenment ideals of freedom and equality with those stated in the document. Do you believe these ideals were operative when this document was written (why or why not)? Are they true today? Does the government bear the responsibility of carrying out the ideals that the founders envisioned, […]
he Founders created a flawed Constitution. It simply no longer works for our progressive societyhe Founders created a flawed Constitution. It simply no longer works for our progressive society
In a 750-1,000-word essay, address the following statement: “The Founders created a flawed Constitution. It simply no longer works for our progressive society.” In your essay, do two things: a) briefly identify and describe any three aspects of the original Constitution (this does NOT include any of the amendments) that you believe are flawed; and b) replace those three […]
Paper 1 HIS121/ What are the defining characteristics of the colonial period of North America?Paper 1 HIS121/ What are the defining characteristics of the colonial period of North America?
Be 4-6 pages in length Include a clearly stated thesis or central argument Cite course materials to support the central claim, using specific examples, evidence, and original analysis linking the two. Include both in-paper citations (as footnotes, endnotes, or parenthetical citations) and a works cited page . Note that the works cited page does NOT […]
For this project you will research a topic from the Parks Canada historic designation list, which will be Francis Pegahmagabow National Historic Person (1889-1952)For this project you will research a topic from the Parks Canada historic designation list, which will be Francis Pegahmagabow National Historic Person (1889-1952)
PART 1: Research Paper Proposal Length: 650-820 words, excluding footnotes and bibliography For your research paper proposal, you need to introduce your research topic and analyze a scholarly secondary source and a primary source. • You need to number and write your answers in full sentence paragraphs. You also must include the headings I have […]
Son Jarocho, El Chuchumbé, y Fandango–Afro-Mexicano Musical Traditions of VeracruzSon Jarocho, El Chuchumbé, y Fandango–Afro-Mexicano Musical Traditions of Veracruz
Mexico is world renowned for its rich cultural diversity, but the Gulf Coastal state of Veracruz boasts an exceptionally complex and layered history that’s matched by few other regions in the country. Home to Mayan civilizations that began thousands of years ago and whose cultures continue to shape Veracruz today, the state’s colonial legacy is […]
History Post – Controversial Monuments and Memorials -Native Peoples Written AssignmentHistory Post – Controversial Monuments and Memorials -Native Peoples Written Assignment
Please answer the following questions: (Use examples from the course text and/or documentaries from Module 4) How important is listening to opposing views and seeking understanding when portraying history through monuments/memorials? (Provide an example of a positive and negative outcome) Should every viewpoint be given a platform? Why or why not? (provide an example of […]