Category: American Studies

Throughout the semester, you will be assigned to read chapters from Storti’s book, “The Art of Crossing Cultures”. A PDF of the book can be found on Canvas in the module entitled “The Art of Crossing Cultures (TACC) book (PDF)”. For each set of chapters you will answer the following questions in a reflection that… Continue reading Throughout the semester, you will be assigned to read chapters from Storti’s boo

After reading and viewing this week’s continuation on standardized tests, jot down your thoughts about what you read and viewed. ( read two articles on standardized testing, and submit your reaction to all three in the folder. )

What constitutes an appropriate role for the judiciary? Some people argue that courts have become too powerful and that judges legislate from the bench. What does it mean for a court to be activist? What does it mean for a court to show judicial restraint? Although conservatives have long complained about the activism of liberal… Continue reading What constitutes an appropriate role for the judiciary? Some people argue that c

What constitutes an appropriate role for the judiciary? Some people argue that courts have become too powerful and that judges legislate from the bench. What does it mean for a court to be activist? What does it mean for a court to show judicial restraint? Although conservatives have long complained about the activism of liberal… Continue reading What constitutes an appropriate role for the judiciary? Some people argue that c

Formatting: 3 pg minimum, 12pt, Times New Roman, 1″ margins, double spaced. Note: 3 pages is approx. 750 words. Write more if you’d like. Process Papers [5 pts each] Submit a 3 page process/response paper (12pt, Times New Roman, double-spaced, 1” margins) that responds to at least 3 readings, films, or other assigned texts across… Continue reading Formatting: 3 pg minimum, 12pt, Times New Roman, 1″ margins, double spaced. Note

Formatting: 3 pg minimum, 12pt, Times New Roman, 1″ margins, double spaced. Note: 3 pages is approx. 750 words. Write more if you’d like. Process Papers [5 pts each] Submit a 3 page process/response paper (12pt, Times New Roman, double-spaced, 1” margins) that responds to at least 3 readings, films, or other assigned texts across… Continue reading Formatting: 3 pg minimum, 12pt, Times New Roman, 1″ margins, double spaced. Note

1. Compare and contrast the themes and events in Jordan Peele’s films Get Out and Nope. Their differences may be easier to see at first glance, but they also have some striking similarities. Be sure to write your essay in full sentences, not bullet points, addressing the prompts: Address all of the prompts below for… Continue reading 1. Compare and contrast the themes and events in Jordan Peele’s films Get Out an

AFRS After reading the primary documents reflecting Abraham Lincoln’s beliefs on enslavement and emancipation, in conjunction with Lerone Bennet’s presentation, reflect on the following question—What is the function or purpose of perpetuating the narrative of Abraham Lincoln as a “Great Emancipator” and the perspective that the Civil War was a war to “free the enslaved?”… Continue reading AFRS
After reading the primary documents reflecting Abraham Lincoln’s beliefs on

1. Compare and contrast the themes and events in Jordan Peele’s films Get Out and Nope. Their differences may be easier to see at first glance, but they also have some striking similarities. Be sure to write your essay in full sentences, not bullet points, addressing the prompts: Address all of the prompts below for… Continue reading 1. Compare and contrast the themes and events in Jordan Peele’s films Get Out an

AFRS After reading the primary documents reflecting Abraham Lincoln’s beliefs on enslavement and emancipation, in conjunction with Lerone Bennet’s presentation, reflect on the following question—What is the function or purpose of perpetuating the narrative of Abraham Lincoln as a “Great Emancipator” and the perspective that the Civil War was a war to “free the enslaved?”… Continue reading AFRS
After reading the primary documents reflecting Abraham Lincoln’s beliefs on