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Week 6 Discussion Forums

HSE 480 (APA FORMAT): 100 words minimum

Explain U.S. – Syrian relations and address why you feel that it is important to U.S. politics and homeland security. Discuss U.S. policy toward the Middle East immediately following the terror attacks on 9/11 and its impact on homeland security.  Do we currently face a threat from radical Islamic and supporters here in America?  What is the best way for America to protect America's homeland?

Reading preparation: Chapter 10, 11, & 12 Lesch, D. W. & Haas, M. L. (2018). The Middle East and the United States, history, politics, and ideologies (6th ed.). Routledge.

Resources:

https://history.state.gov/milestones/1969-1976/shuttle-diplomacy

HSE 302(APA FORMAT): 100 words minimum

For this week's discussion, consider an EOC deactivation:

· When should you deactivate an EOC? What post-incident activities should occur once you deactivate an EOC?

Helpful Resources:

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

(Deactivation on page 43 (short paragraph)

https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/national_disaster_recovery_framework_2nd.pdf (pages 24-32)

https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/national_preparedness_goal_2nd_edition.pdf

(pages 17-20)

ENG 102 (MLA FORMAT): 150 words minimum

For this week's discussion, please  respond to  one  of the following three prompts. Then, continue discussion with peers as the week progresses:

1. Analyze Nora and Torvald through the lens of  authentic servant leadership (review the leadership resource from week 2 if necessary). First, how do Torvald and/or Nora fail as leaders in their personal, familial, and/or marital lives? In addition, what  positive servant leadership qualities does Nora exhibit that others might emulate? Finally, what does this play suggest about power imbalances and unquestioned authority in leadership roles? For example, how does Torvald’s near-absolute authority in the Helmer marriage make him a  less effective leader? Explain.

2. Google-image the search term “Henrik Ibsen A Doll’s House posters” (alternately, you could try “Ibsen A Doll’s House book covers”). Then, either a) select a poster that appeals to you, copy the image, and paste it into your post, then explaining to the class what appeals to you about the poster and how it connects to the story’s characters/themes; and/or b) select an image that you think is  not very representative or effective in capturing the play’s contents. Share that image with the class and explain what you think are its flaws or shortcomings.

3. Identify and explain some specific  literary elements or  dramatic devices Ibsen uses to tell this story; consider at least 2 of the terms listed below, and refer to the “Drama Terms” resource in week 6 for more ideas if needed. First, provide a real-world example of at least one of your chosen terms, using specific events or details from personal experience as illustration. Then, explain how the elements/devices you’ve chosen from the list below add value or meaning to Ibsen’s play. 

·          Classical unities

·          Dramatic Irony

·          Epiphany

·          Foil

·          Foreshadowing

·          Symbolism

Reading: Attached

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