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Purpose: For this assignment, you’ll choose one of the topics below, evaluating Gilgamesh and the Odyssey,
and write a 6-10 paragraph essay arguing for and supporting your
conclusions. This assignment will build your writing, analytical, and
evaluative skills.
You may be able to further flush out the writing you have already
done in discussions towards these goals. If you choose a different
topic than the ones on which you have already written, the discussion
posts and responses may still be useful and inspiring to you. However,
be careful you don’t plagiarize your classmates’ work. We
encourage you to use the background material in the course to further
develop your own original interpretations and arguments; researching
other secondary sources is not required for this assignment, and
plagiarism of other sources will not be tolerated.
Tasks:
First, choose one of the following two topics:
Topic #1: Unit 1B’s introduction to the Five Great Themes of World Literature states with regard to the hero: “The
surest way to understand what a culture of the past most values is to
focus on what it considers heroic, in that a culture recognizes its
heroes as embodying its most important ideas, the values that are
essential.” Discuss the diverse values that our two epic
heroes, Gilgamesh and Odysseys, embody. Which values embodied by these
epic heroes are endorsed or celebrated by their societies? Are any of
their values condemned or rejected by their societies? Illustrate your
discussion with specific examples of the heroes’ obligations to their
societies and what their values reflect about their cultures. One of
the passages you should quote (all or in part) and analyze is the
following:
‘I am committed to this enterprise: to
climb the mountain, to cut down the cedar, and leave behind me an
enduring name.’ The Counselors of Uruk; the great market, answered him,
‘Gilgamesh, you are young, your courage carries you too far, you cannot
know what this enterprise means which you plan’ (9).
Topic #2: Both Gilgamesh and the Odyssey have central female characters, both mortal ones and goddesses. Discuss how the two epics deal with such subjects as
what power women have;
how central the women are to the events in the epics;
to what extend the goddesses exhibit characteristics similar to mortal women;
whether women are portrayed as having flaws or traits that are unique to females.
From Gilgamesh, focus
on Siduri and possibly Ishtar, Ninsun, or Shamash; for Homer, you have
many options, including Penelope, Athena, Anticleia, Circe, Calypso, and
Nausicaa. One of the passages you should quote (all or in part) and
analyze is the following:
When the gods created man they allotted
to him death, but life they retained in their own keeping. As for you,
Gilgamesh, fill your belly with good things; day and night, night and
day, dance and be merry, feast and rejoice. Let your clothes be fresh,
bathe yourself in water, cherish the little child that holds your hand,
and make your wife happy in your embrace; for this too is the lot of man
(25).
Second, write an essay presenting your argument.
Include quotations from the texts as well as additional details that
illustrate and enhance the points you are making. Use the following as
an outline of what to include:
Explain the general topic and relevant themes (e.g. heroes, women)
and any relevant terms for that topic (suggested 1-2 paragraphs).
Apply that topic to both Gilgamesh and to the Odyssey (suggested
4-6 paragraphs). Give specific examples and quotes from the texts to
support your analyses. Use in-text citations for the quotations.
Your final page should be your Works Cited page, in MLA format. It
should include the literary texts, as well as any content pages from the
course material to which you may have referred.
Don’t forget to review the guidelines for How to Succeed in the Written Assignments and the Sample paper in MLA format. Make sure you save time to submit your draft to Tutor.com via the free Tutoring Services link for helpful feedback before the due date. All writing assignments have Turnitin enabled for plagiarism detection.
You’ll be graded on your ability to analyze and evaluate your topic
thoughtfully through your writing, as well as on your language,
organization, and MLA formatting. Familiarize yourself with the
criteria below and the grading requirements by going under
Assessments/Rubrics in your nav bar to the Unit 3 Essay Writing Rubric
SP21.
File submissions: Please submit your file as a DOC.X or PDF file.
Criteria on which you will be graded:
Your arguments are thoughtful
Your essay is well-organized
Your analysis is specific and original
Your use of language is clear and effective
Your quotations and Works Cited are correctly formatted in MLA style

For nearly 300 years, Florida was an important territory for the Spanish Empire. While it mainly served as a “buffer zone” between the French and English colonies, as time progressed, it also became an important frontier and borderland for enslaved people looking for freedom.

Although we often think of America’s past through the lens of the British, if are to truly understand our country’s rich history, we cannot forget about the role that the Spanish played in shaping parts of the American South and West.

Vamos a ver!!!

Topic 1 – Spanish vs British Slavery a quick comparison
Watch : https://youtu.be/f1h-9W2Sniku

Read: https://www-jstor-org.ezproxy.lib.uwm.edu/stable/40241723

Read: https://www.nps.gov/articles/sanctuary-in-the-spanish-empire.htm

Topic 2 – More on Spanish Florida
Watch this video: https://www.pbs.org/video/why-slaves-escaped-florida-asylum-8x4lbq/2017

Read this article: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Requirement_of_1513

Read this article: http://users.clas.ufl.edu/davidson/Kingsley%20Plantation%20Field%20School/Landers%201984%20fort%20mose.pdf

Read the short article at the bottom: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/secrets-spanish-florida-slaves-escaped-florida-asylum/3647/

Topic 3: – The Black Seminoles and John Horse
Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FllbTCp4r4
Watch this video: https://youtu.be/5E0j8xgxjTY
Read: https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/horse-john-1812-1882/
Read more here for more background: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Horse

Topic 1 Questions

What are some key differences between the English and Spanish when looking at their relationship with Blacks and freedom? What are some of the similarities?

Topic 2 Questions

How did the Spanish relationship with enslaved people change during it’s time in Florida?

How did religion provide protection for slaves looking for freedom?

How did the Spanish use slaves to weaken the position of the English colonies?

Topic 3 Questions

Who are the Black Seminoles? What makes their story unique when compared to traditional narratives about slaves or native people?

Who is John Horse? How did he leverage his position to advance freedom for Black people?

How could you argue that his relationship with the USA is one filled with broken promises?

The EEOC filed a suit against NEA-Alaska, a labor union representing teachers and other public school employees, alleging that the union had created a sex-based hostile work environment for three female employees. The female employees testified that repeated and severe instances had occurred during which Thomas Harvey, the union’s assistant executive director, shouted, used foul language, invaded their space (including grabbing a female employee from behind), and made threatening physical gestures. NEA-Alaska responded that Harvey treated male and female employees the same way and there was no evidence that Harvey made sexual overtures or lewd comments, or that he referred to women in gender-specific terms, or that he imposed gender-specific requirements on the female employees. In other words, that Harvey treated female and male employees the same way. Who should prevail? If you were Harvey’s supervisor, what would you do?
Provide sound reasoning for your stance and back it up with references, if possible. Your logic should be factual, not emotional.

Explain why you think social identity is so strong in these groups, and how does the experience of identity influence the group members’ behavior?

Explain juvenile delinquency, while not one theory works for all cases, which of the following theories do YOU believe is the strongest argument- Certainty of Punishment (Beccaria), Differential Association Theory (Sutherland), or Social Control / Social Bonding Theory (Hirschi).

Write a paper that focus on how to meet the needs of families in all its stages of development. Students will develop an awareness of socio-cultural impacts on parent and family dynamics, including cultural impacts and developmental stages of parenthood. Students will think about ways to facilitate and maintain healthy family dynamics. Note that the Dallas Metroplex and the surrounding communities have resources that promote family health. For this assignment, students will choose a parent and family unit (e.g. what resources are out there for parent (s) of schooled-age children). You will create an annotated bibliography outlining available resources for that parent and family. Students will research local, North Texas, resources to help a family in crisis or maintain a healthy parental style, OR students can choose a chapter in the text or a resource they are interested in. You will provide a minimum of eight to ten resources. This assignment must be at least 10 pages long. All papers must be in APA 7 format or
points will be deducted. Include your Title page and Reference page.

Compare and Contrast drug use from conflict and symbolic interactionist perpectives (see chapter three, Mooney et. al; one to two paragraphs).
Write paragraphs that are organized, complete and coherent.

Discuss a family issue (listed in chapter 12) and how it may affect family dynamics. Share a real-life example with your peers (does not have to be personal – can be something you witnessed [do not use names] or something that has been in the media).

Write a discussing measurement procedures that are commonly used in Applied Behavior Analysis. For this assignment, you will identify a setting where ABA is practiced, and then debate the appropriateness of various measurement procedures. That is, you will present at least four arguments (each) for and against the appropriateness of the use of measurement procedures.
Students may complete the assignment with a partner of their choice or independently. Students that work in pairs must list both partners’ names when submitting the assignment, and both partners will be given the same grade.
Select a setting in which ABA is used. Examples might include clinics, schools, nursing homes, large corporations, etc. (You might find the talks on subspecialties of ABA helpful: https://www.bacb.com/about-behavior-analysis/)
Provide at least FOUR arguments FOR the appropriateness of various measurement procedures in the setting. Support your arguments with evidence from the readings and/or cited outside sources.
Provide at least FOUR arguments AGAINST the appropriateness of various measurement procedures in the setting. Support your arguments with evidence from the readings and/or cited outside sources.
Provide a 1-2 paragraph conclusion/summary of whether the measurement procedures discussed in class are appropriate in the setting.

Write a research paper on how Samuel mcculloch participated in Texas history.