Overall is 10 pages + one schedule

Question 1. (One page)

 

Watch this film: Jhally, Sut. Edward Said on Orientalism. 1998. Youtube. October 28, 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVC8EYd_Z_g

Has this film changed the way you think about some movies/films/images you have seen in the past?  If so, which ones?

Question 2. ( Three Pages) The file in the bottom 

 

Students will submit a series of reflections on the course material for grading.  These reflections may take any form, but must include: 1) reference to the course material or one theoretical concept for the week and 2) relation to one’s personal life and/or a  popular culture example.  Reflections may take the form of: a written  paper, a video or vlog post, a song, podcast, zine, or any other form of  creative work.  In the case of visual artistic submissions, a short  paragraph may accompany the work to demonstrate the connections to the  course material and personal life and/or popular culture.

Students  may submit up to 7 reflection journal entries for grading.  Reflection  journals will be assessed using the ICE rubric attached.  The top 5  grades will be used in calculating the students grade for the 25% of the  reflection journals’ component.  Students may collaborate with up to  four people in up to 2 reflection journal entries.  Students who choose  to collaborate on reflection journal entries will receive the exact same  grade as their collaborators. 

Reflection  journal entries should be no more than 3 pages in length if they are  written, or 5 minutes in length if they are produced in another form, if  you have questions about length with respect to another art form,  please contact the instructor.  Reflection journal entries should be  handed in prior to the start of the class.  Electronic submissions  through blackboard are preferred, however, if the reflection is a  physical form, it should be handed in right at the beginning of the  class.  Each reflection journal entry should use the theory and concepts  for the class that is about to commence.

Question 3. (Two Pages)

Read some recent articles (or watch some news reports) on Bitcoin.

Imagine you are a financial advisor. A group of investors asks you to explain the significance of Bitcoin and to advise them on whether or not to invest in Bitcoin. Write a response to the investors’ group describing the significance of Bitcoin and your investment recommendations (approximately 500 words). Remember, there is no “right” answer but do use some examples, statistics, or other evidence in your write-up. Be sure to cite your references in case your classmates are interested in reading the articles or watching the clips.

Question 4. ( One schedule ) There are two examples in the bottom

 Use Alexander Osterwalder’s Business Model Canvas to analyze a company of your choice.

Identify at least one advantage and one disadvantage of using this model.

Question 5. ( Four Pages) The example and the instructions in the bottom

  

Assignment. Write a Case Analysis. Select one case from the list provided. This is an individual effort – no group writing is permitted.

Scenario. You are a departmental manager in a medium sized firm. The CEO is reviewing and updating the firm’s policies. The CEO has asked you to draft a Case Analysis in order to provide policy guidance to meet the firm’s legal obligations.

Structure. Draft paper in 4 parts: Introduction, Rules, Analysis, Conclusion. 

Introduction. Set out the aim of the paper in one clear sentence. For example: “The aim of this analysis is to provide the legal background for the adoption of a firm-wide harassment program”. Complete the paragraph with a short restatement of the problem; give it context.

Rules.  Set out the legal regime that guides your policy development. Explain how the regulations govern policy options.

Analysis. Describe the tension between the regime and the current situation. Explain the consequences to the firm of the outcome of the case.

Conclusion. Summarise your findings and recommend reasonable and viable policy options for the CEO.

Layout. Introduction: 2 paragraphs at most. Rules: as much as it takes to clearly explain the law. Analysis: the main effort – 2 to 2.5 pages. Conclusion and your recommendation: 3 to 4 paragraphs should do it. You are writing for a busy CEO, so be concise and clear.

Volume. 4 pages maximum. At about 250 words per page in double-spaced 12 point font and normal formatting, you will have about 900 - 1000 words.