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HSE 480: 100 words

Perceptions of the Middle East has changed over time from a United States perspective. In this forum discussion, analyze the legacy of the King-Crane Commission. Discuss the original perceptions of the Middle East by the United States and compare to the Biden administration perception.

Reading preparation: Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 Lesch, D. W. & Haas, M. L. (2018). The Middle East and the United States, history, politics, and ideologies (6th ed.). Routledge.

Resources:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/King-Crane-Commission

https://ecf.org.il/issues/issue/1367

HSE 310: 250 words

After 9/11, did the United States revert to using “internment” camps much like the camps used during WWII? If so, was this justified or not and do “combatants” against the United States deserve the same due process protections as any other individual? Defend your position.

The initial thread must contain at least 250 words.

Resources:

https://www.npr.org/2020/09/30/918454831/trial-of-sept-11-defendants-at-guant-namo-delayed-until-august-2021

https://www.hsdl.org/c/cia-interrogation-report-a-warning-for-the-future/

https://humanrightsfirst.org/efforts/torture/

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CHRG-113shrg26148/html/CHRG-113shrg26148.htm

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2598252/

HSE 302: 100 words

For our first discussion, consider the following:

· The EOC serves many functions. Which function do you think is the most important and why?  You can actually discuss more than one, if you would like.  Do you have experience with an EOC?  If so, point that out as well.

Resources:

https://emilms.fema.gov/is_0700b/groups/340.html

https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_eoc-quick-reference-guide.pdf

· You only need to read pages 8-17!

ENG 102: 150 words

English 102 continues the focus on composition, critical thinking, and research that began in English 101, but now applies these skills toward the study of literature and literary genres. The course begins with an examination of short fiction. After reading both of the short stories in week 1's "Reading Preparation" section,  begin this week’s discussion by responding to  one of the following questions below:  

1. After reading “The Lottery” and watching the short film version of the story (linked in week 1’s online learning resources section), identify and explain some of the differences, major or minor, between the two versions. Which version do you think is more effective, and why? What advantages in storytelling might the Jackson’s short story have that the film version doesn’t?

2. “The Lottery” depicts a town that enacts violence and cruelty that is justified and accepted as tradition. Where might you see this kind of psychological behavior at work elsewhere- either in history, current events, or in personal experience? Explain.

3. Imagine that you were hired to adapt and direct a short film version of Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour.” Producers demands some changes to the existing story: at least one scene must be added; the story must be set in the present day; and the movie must contain at least one song by a popular artist in its soundtrack, added during a specific scene in the film….

· What scene(s) would you add? What happens in your added scene(s), and why?

· What town/state would your adaptation take place? What else might you decide to change about the characters or plot to make it more modern?

· What artist and what song would you pick for the soundtrack, and where would you place this song in the plot? Remember that producers demand a PG or PG-13 rating- so your song choice should be family-friendly! :)    

Reading: Attached

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihqT9kmprDk

Your main response should be at least 150 words.  

RUBRIC FOR HSE COURSES

Discussion forum participation will be graded using the following criteria:

	4 points	5 points
Engagement / Interaction	N/A - no points are available for this criterion	engaged in a meaningful and relevant dialog with  two or more peers
Participation	N/A - no points are available for this criterion	participated on  two or more days
Content / Topic Relevance	discussion forum contributions very often addressed the main topic	discussion forum contributions always addressed the main topic
Timeliness	N/A - no points are available for this criterion	responded to main topic the day of the first post due date
Content / Topic Knowledge	displays a very good understanding of the material	displays an excellent understanding of the material

RUBRIC FOR ENG COURSE

Civil Discourse Forum participation will be graded using the following criteria:

	0 points	1 point	2 points	4 points
Timeliness	Main response absent, or posted after stated first-post deadline	N/A – no points are available for this criterion	N/A – no points are available for this criterion	Main response posted on or before stated first-post deadline
Engagement	0 days of substantive participation during active course week	1 day of substantive participation during active course week	N/A- no points are available for this criterion	2 or more days of substantive participation  during active course week
Interaction	No substantive replies to peers	One substantive reply to peer	N/A- no points are available for this criterion	Two or more substantive replies to peers (in addition to main response)
Content	Main response is absent, not substantive or relevant, uses forbidden outside sources, or fails to meet/exceed 150 words in length	N/A- no points are available for this criterion	Main response content is substantive, but fails to specifically or correctly address some aspect of content instructions	Main response content is substantive, relevant, organized, and meets or exceeds 150 words in length
Mechanics, Tone, and Style	No participation, or posts contain major or frequent errors in tone, grammar/mechanics, or MLA-style documentation	N/A- no points are available for this criterion	Posts contain minor or infrequent errors in tone, grammar/mechanics, or MLA-style documentation	Posts are written in a polite, professional tone and are essentially free of errors in grammar/mechanics; any necessary documentation is proficient in MLA style