Assignment 3

 

Assignment 3

You can choose to live in either a socialist country or a capitalist country. In a 2-4 page essay, please describe your conditions.
In your answer, you need to address the following concerns:
1- Type of Government
2- Socio- economic conditions
3- Gender roles
4- Educational Opportunities
5- Professional Opportunities
6- Role of the government in economic sector

Your answer must include the basics of the country you chose. If you would like to create a country, you may, but if you do so, you need to incluse basic

information about the country.

RUSSIA

 

RUSSIA
1).What are Russia’s main physical regions?

2).What were Soviet Socialist Republics, and why were they created?

3).What are some of the major environmental problems in Russia?

4).What was a long-term consequence of the formation of Soviet Socialist Republics for the current geopolitical organization of this world region?

5).What were two main economic policies of the Soviet Union?

6).How did the economic system change for Russia after 1991?

7).What are Russia’s four main regions and what are the main qualities of each?

Story Sharing with Props Assignment

Assignment Description:
Choose a children’s book that you love to read or share with children. The book should be pictorial, have a clear plot, and be appropriate for preschool-aged children or older. Record yourself reading this book to an imagined audience of children.
You must integrate the use of props into your story reading. Examples of props include but are not limited to puppets, stuffed animals, felt boards, costumes, cut-out images or numerals, and so on. You are welcome to use homemade props if you cannot find already-existing ones relevant to your book.
Your recording should include the following elements:
1. Brief Introduction – Before reading the book, indicate the author and title of the book and the reason you chose the book.

2. Reading – Read the book clearly and audibly making effective use of relevant props that enhance the story reading experience.

3. Brief Conclusion – After reading the book, explain what extension activities (discussion, activities, etc.) you would use to promote comprehension and enjoyment of the story.
Submission:
Submit your completed Story Sharing with Props assignment to the drop-box of the same name in the Activities &Assignments folder on Blackboard.
It is recommended that you upload your video to YouTube (adjust the privacy settings so only those with the link can view it) and then submit the URL under the submission area.
Evaluation:
Your assignment will be evaluated according to the Story Sharing with Props Evaluation Rubricon the following page.

Story Sharing with Props Evaluation Rubric (15%)

Criteria/
Level Does not Meet Requirements
>7.5 Needs Improvement
8-8.5 Satisfactory
9-10.5
Meets Requirements
11-12.5
Consistently Outstanding
13-15
Introduction Outcome not met Introduction requires significant development; outcome barely met Introduction could be improved in a few areas Introduction could be improved in one or two areas Speaker introduces him/herself; indicates author/title of story; indicates intended age group for story; describes how story meets needs of intended age group; indicates reason(s) for selecting story; information is conveyed clearly and effectively
Vocal Skills Outcome not met Vocal skills require significant development; outcome barely met Speaker’s vocal skills could be improved in a few areas Speaker’s vocal skills could be improved in one or two areas Expression/tone appropriate; every word can be heard and understood; vocalized pauses (uh, well, um, like) not noticeable; voice altered for different characters; sound effects when appropriate;
Standard English used throughout
Nonverbal Skills Outcome not met Nonverbal skills require significant development; outcome barely met. Nonverbal skills could be improved in a few areas; requires some development Nonverbal skills could be improved in one or two areas Speaker comfortable and professional as reader;
makes effective eye contact with audience;
uses appropriate and effective body language;
speaker’s face visible; facial expressions clearly convey emotions
Delivery/Props Outcome not met. Delivery requires significant improvement; outcome barely met Delivery could be improved in a few areas Delivery could be improved in one or two areas Speaker entices audience to listen; prepares audience for involvement or understanding; story contains appropriate content; appeals to children;
speaker uses dramatic flair, appeals to imagination/intellect; presents story accurately (does not alter/add/delete content)

Props are attractive to children; attention-getting; attention-holding; durable, creative, recognizable; moved/employed appropriately
Conclusion Outcome not met. Conclusion requires significant improvement; outcome barely met Conclusion could be improved in a few areas Conclusion could be improved in one or two areas Clear and effective transition from presentation to conclusion; speaker describes discussion/ questions/activities he/she would use to follow story; discussion demonstrates critical/analytical thought; extension activities described are relevant, clear, appropriate, promote language development and story enjoyment; speaker explains conclusion in clear, easily understood Standard English; presentation has complete, satisfying conclusion

The Geopolitical Aspect of Education in west Africa since independences

The Geopolitical Aspect of Education in west Africa since independences

The new topic is : “Education and policy in the West African countries: obstacles to universal literacy and development in the post colonial era”

Please revise the paper accordingly. Review other parts for them to fit the new design.

Examine area of development such as the The millenium development goals and the sectorial provisions that identified education as a key sector that can create development.

What have been done for countries to miss targets? The objective of universal literacy is part of the challenges west Africa is faced with.

Trend Analysis Paper

Trend Analysis Paper:
Goal: Write an analysis of the trends that impact a specific consulting specialty area, such as change management, performance quality, etc.
Format Requirements: The paper is to be clear and concise, and you will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and spelling. The paper is to be no shorter than 7 pages nor longer than 10 pages in length (typed, double-spaced). You will automatically lose points if these limits are not followed. The 7-page minimum does not include the title page, abstract, reference page, or any diagrams, graphs, tables, pictures, charts, etc., that are not pure written text. Incorporate a minimum of at least 3 peer-reviewed scholarly sources published within the last 5 years. Citations should be referenced according to APA style.
Content Requirements: Select a consulting specialty area, such as change management, performance quality, strategic management, growth, branding, etc. Write an analysis of the trends that are impacting this area. What are the leading firms in this area, and what are the challenges these firms face or will likely face according to the trends?

 

 

Midsummer Nights Dream

1.contrast this “play within a play” by amateurs to the play within a play of melgibsons hamlet or there is another set of directions 2. discuss the various elements of the title Midsummer nights dream

Team Roles

 

Instructions:
Teams have different needs, and people in organizations should be selected for a team to ensure diversity and expertise to fill various roles.
Study the nine team roles and choose three to write more on. For each of these three roles, give an example of experiences you have had working with

people who have fulfilled each role. Explain fully how each person fulfilled the role.
Incorporate material from your readings to help support your answer.
Your submitted assignment should be 1-3 pages. Be sure to use proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar and cite your sources per APA

 

Material:

Colonialism in Africa

describe European colonialism in Africa from the late 1800’s to the end of European colonialism in mid 1900’s focusing on European influence in Africa, how Africans responded to this, and how it came to an end.

Debating the Indian Mascot Controversy

 

You read three articles dealing with the controversy of Native American mascots.
1)“Native American Mascot Controversy and Mass Media Involvement: How the Media Play a Role in Promoting Racism through Native American Athletic

Imagery” by Elizabeth Locklear
Article link: (http://studylib.net/doc/12033342/native-american-mascot-controversy-and-mass-media-involve…)

2)“Ending the Era of Harmful ‘Indian’ Mascots” by Brian Cladoosby
Article link: (http://www.ncai.org/proudtobe)

3) “To Everyone in Our Washington Redskins Nation” by Dan Snyder
Article link:(http://files.redskins.com/pdf/Letter-from-Dan-Snyder-032414.pdf)

Are Indian mascots/sports symbols problematic in a multicultural society? Identify at least 3 examples of Indian mascots/sports symbols, and explain how

they either honor or misrepresent the history and traditions of Native American tribes.