In at least 500 words and referencing one primary source (film review, artist interview, reference to promotional materials), one secondary source (journal article) and your textbook discuss the following:

In what way does the film Cinema Paradiso discuss issues of film culture and film spectatorship?  Is this film culturally specific (revealing elements specific to Italy) or Universal (addressing themes that we call all relate to regardless of culture)?

Make sure to support your argument by citing the aforementioned research both in in-text or footnote citations and in a works cited page.  Also remember to give specific examples from the film to illustrate your discussion.  Also, do not forget to complete and save this assignment as a word document or PDF just in case of upload error.

(Within the topic select concrete examples from own personal experience, observations from at least two interview with people who are known about the topic. Then decide on thesis, support and tone that will be best to the topic.)

(Express opinion (must be arguable) with logical reasons and examples.)

(Need detailed notes from interview. )

(Argument must be on own ideas, experience and your interviews. )

( Focus should not be on the interview but in the concrete examples you can use from them to prove you opinion)

( Be sure ti put interviews in context by formally introducing the interviewee at the beginning of example and explaining how this example fits with points of the paragraph)

( Longest quite should be a sentence or two at the maximum)

(Need separate rough draft for the essay that should be examined)

450-550 words in exactly 5 paragraphs. 1. Introductory paragraph 2. First body paragraph 3. Second body paragraph 4. Third body paragraph 5. Final body paragraph. Must have a thesis statement that contain three supporting reasons, like a list. Do not use works cited pages, instead pay attributions to sources. Title the essay but do not use name of assignment. Last consider the academic prose when writing this paper.

Students will be required to write a short paper (4 to 5 FULL/COMPLETE pages) on two Black storytellers (director, writer, and/or producer) from the 20th or 21st century. [10%]

Be sure to include:

Brief biography
How do they function as a storyteller? Producer? Director? Writer?
What does their work include? What are their contributions? How are they significant? What stories are they telling?
Influence on culture? Influence from previous and on future generations? Why are they important?
You must cite your sources (inside the paper and a resource page; you are able to use informalthat is not peer reviewed or scholarly workand formalpeer reviewed articles and bookscitations as long as you cite your work)

The Assignment on Race and the Cold War includes two short-answer question. For this Assignment, answer the following questions in paragraph form. Base your answer on the information presented in the Race and Cold War Lesson (Be sure to watch all of the video clips). Each answer should be about 2 paragraphs long. Do not use outside sources. Be sure to use specific examples included in our lesson (including the assigned readings and videos). Answer the questions in your own words.

1) Primary Source Analysis: Read the Justice Department's amicus brief submitted for the Brown v. Board case. (It is dated 1952). As you read, consider the influence of the Cold War on what the Justice Department wrote. What is the main argument in the brief? What evidence, from the brief, shows that the Justice Department lawyers were thinking about the Cold War?
2) Base your answer to this question on readings and videos included in the Race and Cold War lesson. Why did non-violent direct action w

Choose ONE topic from the following:

1. Describe the concept of 'Arabesque' by using the examples covered in class as well as its relevance in the contemporary world. Choose one or more artist/designers.

2. Describe the importance of 'Arabic Calligraphy' in the contemporary world. Choose one or more artist/designers.

3. Describe the concept of the 'Open Courtyard Mosque' and give examples studied in class.

People are often quick to note that they are being exploited but overlook their exploitation of others. In colonial British America, for instance, propertied colonials exploited Native Americans, African Americans and indentured servants; but by the time of the American Revolution these same colonials rebelled against the subservient status the British attempted to impose on the colonies. Using specific examples from your lecture and readings, discuss some of the exploitative relations that arose between propertied colonials and Native Americans, African Americans, and indentured servants in the North American colonies. How did these relations emerge, what were the power dynamics, and what sort of conflicts arose out of the exploitative relationships?

(Minimum of 2,000 typed, polished words)This assignment asks you to explore the discourse of your declared, or prospective academic major, so that you can be a better, more engaged participant of this discourse community as you continue with your field of study. There are several elements that make up an investigative essay, including the fashioning of a research question, conducting primary and secondary research, and the presentation of information in written format following academic conventions. To begin, you will identify a contemporary topic or issue within your field of study that you wish to learn more about. Then, you will form a research question that will serve as the cornerstone of your investigative essay. In order to explore your research question, you will engage in primary research (collecting data through interviews and first-hand observation) and secondary research (consulting scholarly, popular, and professional publications). You must complete two (2) interviews of

PLEASE INCLUDE THE QUESTION WITH YOUR ANSWERS
If you use direct quotes from readings (optional), use proper citation rules
Functionalism and Conflict Theory Answer the following, aim for 5-7 sentences per question.
1.Describe the Functionalists arguments for explaining why there is economic inequality in society.
2.Describe the Functionalists arguments for explaining the function of education in society.
3.Describe how the Conflict Theorists explanations for economic inequality in society differ from the Functionalists.
4.Describe how the Conflict Theorists arguments about the function of education in society differ from the Functionalists.

Wilcox Article In 3-4 paragraphs, answer the following about Wilcoxs research.
5.How would Conflict Theorists explain the differences between the Smith classroom and the Huntington classroom in the Wilcox article? Be sure to give details from the article about each classrooms environment, curriculum, and the role of t

Diversity, Benefits and Detriments of Microbes

Microbiology is both a basic and an applied science. It is not a single subject! It has many areas of specialization, including bacteriology, mycology (study of fungi), phycology (study of algae), virology, medical microbiology & immunology, public health, food microbiology, biotechnology, microbial genetics, and cell & molecular biology. In this assignment, we will discuss some of the various disciplines associated with microbiology and the beneficial microbes associated with them.

For your main discussion post (first post),
A. You must choose from among the beneficial organisms below.
B. It is required of all students to reserve their discussion topic using the following procedure:
I. Click Week 1 Discussion, above, to enter the Discussion. 
II. Click Create Thread and type the number and scientific name of the organism you will discuss in the subject line to reserve your topic on a first come/fi