Briefly write about any influences you see between the music of the middle east and the music of India.

In a two to three page essay discuss the primary characteristics of middle eastern musical culture. Address any differences that may exist between the sacred and the secular view of music. Also, discuss the physical and intellectual elements of the music (musical instruments, music theory etc.) Briefly write about any influences you see between the music of the middle east and the music of India. Do you think these two cultures had an impact on one another and if they did how did that impact manifest itself?

Why do you think there have been so many dystopian and/or post-apocalyptic narratives in our culture in the past few years?

Format: MLA

Length: 750-1000 words

Write an analysis exploring
some aspect of one (or more) of the short stories, films, and/or the theme(s) from
this unit. Choose some aspect to focus on and to explore further, such as
symbols, characters, themes, or setting. I recommend using the discussion guide
questions to help you come up with a topic. You may want to take one of the
questions and turn the answer into your essay’s thesis or main idea. Then you
would need to elaborate upon your idea further in order to turn your answer
into an essay-length response. You may also choose from one of the following
essay prompts:
1)
Why do you think there have been so many
dystopian and/or post-apocalyptic narratives in our culture in the past few
years? Feel free to use either the examples from this unit and/or other
narrative examples to support your ideas, such as The Hunger Games, The
Handmaid’s Tale, The Walking Dead,
or Bird Box.

2) Discuss
the idea of “the butterfly effect,” also known as chaos theory, it is
presented in “A Sound of Thunder”. You may also include any other narratives in
your analysis that addresses this particular sci-fi phenomenon, such as the films
Looper, Donnie Darko, or Back to the
Future

3)
Write an essay exploring any one prompt (or
combination of prompts) for your chosen film on the Essay Topic Ideas handout (The
Hunger Games Part I, Looper, Moon, Never Let Me Go, or WALL-E).

Describe in some detail the changes that have occurred in how our society experiences death from pre-industrial times until now.

1. I need two different answers both questions should be 4-5 paragraphs long and answered separately.
Describe in some detail the changes that have occurred in how
our society experiences death from pre-industrial times until now. Be
sure to include cultural as well as demographic information in your essay.
1.
In a detailed essay, contrast the roles, types of care, history,
and philosophical differences between hospital care and hospice care.

Explain how the reward Circuit affects behavior.

Write
a paper (2 pages maximum) about ONE of the
following topics from the Week 7 lecture.
NO TITLE PAGE PLEASE. You will
need a reference / Works Cited page at the end. This does not count as you 2 page
maximum.
CHOOSE ONLY ONE TOPIC:
·
Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic nervous system
·
How the reward Circuit affects behaviour
·
How Dopamine works in Parkinson’s Disease
·
SSRI’s and depression
·
The life cycle of a neurotransmitter
The use of at least 2 references (from different sources) is
required. You must include in text
citations.
The
paper should contain a brief review of what the resources say about the issue
(1-2 paragraphs) and the majority of the paper (3-4 paragraphs) should contain your
perceptions, opinions and feelings about the issue.
A
summary paragraph (1 paragraph) about how this issue might influence you
in your profession OR your
personal life must also be included.
Submit
your paper to the Assignment section of Blackboard (Click on the Assignments
tab in Blackboard)
The
paper must be double-spaced using 12 font Times New Roman.

What are various ways the gospel is perceived in our culture?

Please reply to 2 Discussion Board Posts i have attached the rubris here are the instructions and Posts to reply to.

Instructions:

Use critical thinking to review your classmates’ threads and reply to at least 2 of them.

Title the subject line of the replies “Reply to John Smith,” “Reply to Jane Doe,” etc. so that it will be clear to whom you are responding.
Your replies must include:
At least 2 positive comments or observations about the thread. What did they do well?
At least 2 suggestions on how your classmate could have improved his or her posts or 2 thoughts that you would add to his or her thread.
Each reply must be 150–300 words.
Scripture, course content, or research to support your content must be added to your replies and be cited properly. See links in Assignment
Instructions for details how to do this properly.
Note that “I like what you said,” “That’s a good comment,” and “I disagree with your comment” in and of themselves do not count as complete
replies.

Post 1:

Dion Boone
The Gospel Message
COLLAPSE
1. What are various ways the gospel is perceived in our culture?

The gospel of Christ has been perceived in various ways. Some believe it is a great story about a good man, who did good deeds. Some also believe it’s a get-out-of-jail-free card. In other words, If I acknowledge the name of Jesus, I will get the benefits, without the commitment.
Others say, it may have been a sacred book written many years ago, but it has been tainted by white people, who oppress and control groups of minorities. Some are offended by the erroneous images that have been portrayed as the physical image of Jesus, and how scriptures were
used to keep, certain people, in bondage. Yet for the believer, we believe it to be the inherent word of God. God’s story and plan for the
redemption of mankind.

2. What are some specific moral reasons people may reject the gospel message?

Society has become a place of convenience. People do not want to be uncomfortable or inconvenienced. Adhering to the moral standards of
the gospel would mean people would have to change. Unfortunately, we have become a society where success is measured by possessions
and positions. When non-believers don’t see what they deem as success happening in the lives of the believer it gives them pause. The bible
says in Mark 8:36, “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul?”.

3. What are some specific emotional reasons people may reject the gospel?

Many have lost their lives and the lives of loved one’s due to natural disasters, pandemics, and physical diseases. The bible speaks of battles where the Lord tells Israel to attack a nation, and kill everything including the animals and children. How could a loving God say this? How
could he allow such tragic events to take place? Why would he allow good people to die? Why would he let this happen to me? Life is not without challenges. Neither is accepting the gift of salvation. Salvation is not what we define it to be, but what God defines it to be (Hindson, 2017).

4. What are some specific, intellectual reasons people may reject the gospel message?

When it comes to people rejecting the gospel because of intellectual reasons, people doubt what is not considered to be tangible. The gospel of Christ doesn’t make sense to them. Spiritual things cannot be defined by natural limitations. Christ shows us how limitless the power of God can be in the flesh. To the non-believer, the gospel does not make sense. “For the word of God is folly to those who are perishing, but to us
who are being saved, it is the power of God” (1 Cor 1:18 ESV).

5. What can Christians do to address these objections and better communicate the gospel message?

As believers, we are to consider ourselves to be living epistles. We are to live lives that reflect our confession. Educating ourselves in the word of God, other cultures, and faiths can be a way to share the gospel in an effective, patient, and loving manner. We must approach evangelism
with the thought that the same grace we need daily is the same grace others need as well.

References

English Standard Version Bible. ( 2011 ). ESV Online.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=mark+8%3A36&version=ESV

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+cor+1%3A18&version=ESV

Hindson, E. (2017). Everyday Biblical Worldview. B&H Academic. Retrieved from

https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com

Post 2:

Marcine Seigley
The Gospel Message
COLLAPSE

What are various ways the gospel message is perceived in our culture?

There are many ways that people view the gospel. Really it comes down to whether a person believes it, doesn’t believe it or they are
sure yet if they believe it or not. Typically, the people that do not believe in the gospel see it as more of just a story or they think Jesus was
just a man acting like the Messiah. Believers of the gospel either are Christians or are people that believe that the crucifixion happened but
have not committed themselves to a relationship with Christ yet. Lastly, there are people that are not quite sure whether they believe that
the gospels are fact or fiction and with more information can be swayed in either direction depending on if they talk to a believer or
non-believer.

What are some specific moral reasons people may reject the gospel message?

Some people may reject the gospel because they believe that because they are a good person, they will get to heaven. It is about the
relationship with Christ. It is stated in Matthew 7:22-23 if we come to judgment day merely on works and have not had a relationship with
Jesus Christ, he will say that He does not me and turn me away. (American Standard Version Bible. 1995) Others may have been raised in a
different religion and therefore they might not believe in the gospels.

What are some specific emotional reasons people may reject the gospel message?

An emotional reason one might reject the gospel is that they feel like God has not done anything for them and they don’t want to
depend on a God that lets bad things happen. Another reason may be that the person doesn’t feel worthy enough. They look at what Jesus
went through, and they are afraid of rejection so it’s easier to just brush it off as that it was not meant for them than to find rejection later down the road. But the Bible tells us that we are worthy, and He died for “…WHOEVER believes in him…”. (American Standard Version Bible. 1995,
John 3:16)

What are some specific intellectual reasons people may reject the gospel message?

There can be various reasons that a person may reject the gospel. There is really no scientific way to prove that Jesus is God’s son
other than what the bible says in Luke 1:35 when the angel tells Mary that the baby is the son of God. (American Standard Version Bible. 1995) Also, if a person believes in something other than creation, such as evolution or the big bang theory, they will reject the gospels.

What can Christians do to address these objections and better communicate the gospel message?

I think that living like Christ and letting people see that is a very outward expression that can show who Christ is. As Christians, we need to
know the Bible and our God so that we can talk through the different rejections. (American Standard Version Bible. 1995, Proverbs 30:5) Just
having a simple conversation can plant seeds of curiosity and hope for their soul.

References

American Standard Version Bible. (1995). ASV Online. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2014:22-24&version=ASV

Written Assignment: Technology and Emergency Health Crisis

Instructions:
Prepare a written response to the prompt below using a word processing tool. Please save your file in .doc or .docx format. Your response should be complete and your final document should be 2 pages in length and should comply with APA writing requirements.

Assignment Prompt:
Use recent events to summarize the steps taken in an emergency health crisis including how technology was used in communication.

Reflective writing Mental Health Covid-19 and Quarantine

In this reflective writing , I would like to agree or & explain why ? And used examples in our day to day to respond to this reflective writing .

You can cited a source if needed but it is not recommended

Reflective writing about:

Advertising is only second to funding in importance of a functional program. If people do not know about resources that are available to them, they will never be able to utilize them. Taking information directly to those in need is one way of initiating interest in the program, another way is through public outcry.

Social media has become one of the most prevalent forms of advertising of all media outlets. Social ad spending has steadily been increasing over the last decade, as advertising on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have shown more success than prime television advertising. In April on 2021, there were 4.3 billion persons using social media, which is 55.1% of the global population. (Wright, 2021). This large audience also contributes funds to charities online and participates in information sharing, poles, and ‘go fund me’ exercises. This would be a great marketing strategy to get information out about the Los Angeles Homeless Primary Prevention Program. It would also be a good place to ask for public/private donations to the cause. If and when the program is able to go national, the increases in contributions from the site specific community would have exponential impact.

The four P’s refer to product, price, place, and promotion. In my program, the Los Angeles Homeless Primary Prevention Program, the consumer cost is only through taxes already being paid into the general California pool, the place is obviously Los Angeles, the product is preventing homelessness and removing persons from the streets and playing them in permanent housing. The big thing is the promotion and getting public support through advertising of the program on social media, posting pictures of the initial clean up and the success from the start, and showing the difference the program makes to overall safety and cleanliness of the streets of Los Angeles. Homelessness has gotten to a point in Los Angeles that you can not go more than a few miles without seeing vagrants or the debris of homeless encampments. Bringing the resources and public support to clean this up and place those persons in permanent housing is not only a benefit for the homeless, it is also an improvement for all residents and visitors of Los Angeles.

References:

Twin, A. (2021). The 4 P’s. Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/four-ps.asp

Wright, G. (2021). Social media trends 2021: What’s working and what isn’t this year. Smart Insights. https://www.smartinsights.com/digital-marketing-strategy/social-media-trends-2021/

Lesson Analysis Pre-K

Video of Lessons for level of Education.
Pre-K
Hypothesizing about Bugs
https://vimeo.com/123250403

View the video of the lesson and respond to the following questions.
Identify the instructional model(s) exhibited by the teacher during instruction and provide examples that validates this assumption. Refer to the “Evidence-Based Models of Teaching” document you used in Week Five Discussion One to refresh your memory of the four types of instructional models we learned and cite it as a source to support your response.
From your vantage point, determine the teacher’s ability to engage students throughout the lesson. Were the students engaged, attentive, and having fun learning or were there areas that the teacher could have improved upon to make the lesson more engaging?
Describe up to three things you liked about the lesson.
Recommend one thing you would have done differently than the teacher in the video and why. If you wouldn’t change anything, justify why you think the lesson should remain as it is.
Compile the responses to the questions above in a way that it will be easy for you to transfer them to a PowerPoint presentation (for example….bullet points would work best).
Create a PowerPoint with a slide for each of the questions above (see below for instructions on how to create each slide).
Use the Lesson Analysis PowerPoint Template provided to create a visual of your lesson analysis.
You will use the 7×7 rule to create your presentation.The 7×7 rule states that you use no more than seven bullet points per slide and no more than seven words per bullet point. This way your visual presentation will only show the main points on each slide without overwhelming your viewers without too many words. You still need to make your slides attractive by adding images and colors to make it attractive.
Must use at least 1 scholarly source to complete this assignment. The “Evidence-Based Models of Teaching” document you accessed in Week Five Discussion One will meet this requirement.