Secondary Source precis Module 11
Précis, literally meaning “cut short” in French, is a concise summary of an article in 4 sentences (for our purpose) as follows: 1. name of the author, title of the work, date in parenthesis; a rhetorically accurate active verb (such as "assert," "argue," "deny,"...
Primary Source Synopsis Module 11
Please pick 2 from below: Primary Sources: Excerpts from Mikhail Gorbachev, Perestroika (1987) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Helmut Lippelt (cofounder of the Green Party): History of the Greens (Links to an external site.)Links to an external...
Discussion Module 11
Europe between 1980-2010 saw a lot of turmoil that resulted from the "end" of the Cold War, but also was tied to the economic developments in Western Europe after 1945 and increasing industrialization. Reading the textbook, the assigned primary sources and...
Guiding questions final assignment
In the first week of the course you answered the four guiding questions for the course. Now looking back, this is an opportunity for you to reflect on what you have learned and how it has influenced you. Chose ONE of the guiding questions to zoom in on. In your...
Module Eight Discussion – Discussion Group 1
In this discussion, please identify up to three specific ideas (please mention the author(s) associated with them) that really made an impression on you, and explain why you chose them in particular. What kind of impact did they have on you? What, if anything, has...
Module Eight Contemplative Reflection
Right at the beginning of the quarter, in Module 1, you chose a non-human teacher. Many weeks have passed since you completed that exercise and you should have become more acquainted with your non-human teacher. Your lives, and the world in general, have undergone...
Module 7 Quiz
Question 1 1 / 1 pts Berry believes our secular society does not have a story that enables it to reach emotional and spiritual fulfilment. Correct! True False Question 2 1 / 1 pts According to Berry, the 'confusion and insecurity' we experience orginated in the...
Module Seven Discussion – Discussion Group 1
In the 'examples' section of the study notes there are two discussion questions, which I have also listed below. Choose one of these to respond to, and then respond to another student in a separate posting. Discussion Question 1: How do you think Berry would react to...
Module Seven Contemplative Reflection
This contemplative exercise is designed to help you cultivate an appreciation of other forms of life, and your interconnectedness with nature. 1. Go outdoors, preferably to a peaceful place where there are trees. 2. Hone in on a particular large tree that appeals to...
Module 6 Quiz
Due Feb 23 at 11:59pm Points 10 Questions 10 Time Limit 45 Minutes Allowed Attempts 2 Attempt History Attempt Time Score KEPT Attempt 2 2 minutes 10 out of 10 LATEST Attempt 2 2 minutes 10 out of 10 Attempt 1 3 minutes 7 out of 10 Score for this attempt: 10 out of 10...