West European Studies

I picked question #4 in the assignment. I’ve attached the excerpt from the text “All Quiet on the Western Front” by Remarque that was provided to us, along with the full assignment and grading rubric#4Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front reflect on the abuse of authoritative power and the consequences for the individual. Analyze how these power mechanisms play out and what impact they have on the protagonist.

Special Topics in French Cultural StudiesAssignment DescriptionThis 400-word assignment will be based on the viewing of the film “Dangerous Liaisons”. This written assignment should demonstrate evidence of students’ ability to analyze their own reactions to the selected scene, discuss its cultural context and mise-en-scene, and express themselves with clarity by using film terminology. Students may include comments on the novel “Dangerous Liaisons” in their discussion of the film adaptation.Assignment InstructionsSelect a scene of your choice from the film adaptation “Dangerous Liaisons” by Stephen Frears. Analyze and interpret the scene according to the guidelines presented on Film Analysis in the course. Your paper should not exceed 450 words.Student’s First and last name:Student Number:Course Title:Course Instructor Name:Subject: Online Film Analysis: “Dangerous Liaisons” 2- Papers must be double-spaced throughout, with one-inch margins at the top and bottom.- Use a 12-type font (preferably Times New Roman or Arial).- Use black ink.- Include a bibliography of 3-5 titles and any internet resources you use. The MLA Style guidelines for citation is available from the Writing Resources Module.- Indicate the total number of words on the last page of your paper.- Save your essay in a WORD document before you submit it online. PDF documents will not be marked. Always keep a copy of your essay.Important Note: Do not use any part of this assignment in the discussion forum.• Papers should demonstrate evidence of content knowledge (concepts discussed in course readings and material studied in the course, Sessions I-V only), original thinking, capacity to analyze and synthesize, good written expression, and good knowledge of film and cultural terminology studied in the course. The optional materials are not required for this assignment. • In order to prepare for writing your paper:a) consult the following documents : Writing About Film; Film Terminology; 3b) complete the Study and Reflection Questions – Film Analysis Guide;c) participate in the discussion forum 2; do not analyze a film scene in the Discussion forum

Write a five to six-page paper responding to one of the assigned readings by Martin Luther, Michel de Montaigne , or Galileo Galilei. In your paper you should do the following:Focus your attention on one of the author’s significant claims (or a very small number of closely related claims).Accurately summarize the claim and identify the evidence and arguments (expressed or implied) that the author uses to support it.Respond to the claim using the strategies discussed in pp. 53-100 of They Say / I Say (66-113 on pdf). Feel free to use the templates provided there for disagreeing, agreeing with a difference, agreeing and disagreeing simultaneously, etc. Provide reasons for any disagreement, using strategies such as those identified on pp. 56-9 of They Say / I Say.Respond to reasonable objections to your position. Feel free to use the relevant templates in chapter 6 of They Say / I SayThe excerpt is in the file uploaded

Focus Question Forum: How did the theology of Martin Luther and John Calvin differ? Defend your choices and Why? Give specific examples.

Consider the historic “ingredients” of the Renaissance and explain how and why they led to innovations associated with the Renaissance as well as some sharp differences between Southern and Northern Europe. The Renaissance did not just appear from nowhere.  While it does represent a new and distinct period in history, it is in many ways a culmination of what came before.  The word “renaissance” means rebirth, and the period known as the Renaissance was a rebirth of Greco-Roman ideas.  However, the ideas and culture of the Middle Ages, especially the Late Middle Ages, also contributed significantly to the Renaissance.  The task is: to identify and explain the historic ingredients that led to the Renaissance; to explain the “how?” and “why?” of Renaissance innovations; and, finally, to explain why there were cultural differences between Southern and Northern Europe during the Renaissance. Given the length of this paper, you must be very clear and concise – do not go off on tangents.  Focus on concepts and illustrate them with specific examples.  Most importantly, the paper must reveal your thinking – do not simply repeat what happened in history. The paper must meet the following requirements: Length: at least 9 full pages of text – you can write more, but it will not necessarily affect your grade (bibliography does NOT count toward page total, and no title page is necessary).  If you use a direct quote or paraphrase, or someone else’s analysis or ideas, it has to be cited.  Do not use quotes from books or any other sources for the narrative component of your paper – quotes are only used as evidence to back up your arguments, and even then, only when necessary (in other words, VERY sparingly). Plagiarism is the act of claiming the work of others as your own.  If you use a direct quote, a paraphrase, or someone else’s analysis or ideas, you MUST cite the source.  In short, wherever you get your material, you must provide a citation.  With direct quotes, place your citation within the paragraph.  Otherwise, you can place a citation at the end of the paragraph and list all of your sources in the note.  Failure to do this will result at minimum of a failing grade for the paper, and at maximum of failure for the course – it is my sole decision, and either are possible and final. I will not accept any excuses from anyone that they do not know what plagiarism is, or its consequences.  I will only accept Chicago style citations (yes, that means no MLA or APA) – see below for details. Paper format:  Your paper must adhere to the following format guidelines: Put your name on the first line of the first page – begin your essay on the second line of the first page. You must use Times New Roman 12 font, double-spaced, with 1” margins on the top and bottom and 1.25” margins on the right and left.  To get those margins (in Microsoft Word or Works), click “Layout” and click the drop-down menu “Margins” – you might have to select “Custom margins” and put the appropriate numbers in the appropriate fields. Do not include extra spaces between paragraphs. Do not include pictures or lengthy quotes. In the Format/paragraph window, (in the “Indents and spacing” tab) make sure that the “Do not add space between paragraphs of the same style” box IS checked and that the spacing “Before” and “After” is set to 0 pt.  In the “Line and page breaks” tab, UNcheck “widow and orphan control.” To cite using Chicago style: at the point of citation, click the “References” tab then “Insert footnote.” Though not required, it does sometimes help to insert page numbers.

Do your best to formulate a strong argumentative thesis, which you support with concrete evidence. Draw on your texts and class notes! In other words show that you have grasped course themes and materials.  Select oneof the three following essay topics 1. Sonia Sodha, in reflecting on Kwame Appiah’s essay on Western Civilization, writes, “We think of Western culture and values as being characterised by democracy, liberalism, enlightenment, scientific progress and individualism. We see it as a birthright to be passed on from generation to generation through the ages.” Which period that we have studied, if any—1. Classical Greece, 2. Hellenistic Greece, the 3. Roman Republic, 4. the Roman Empire or the 5. High Middle Ages (1000 to 1300)–do you think best exemplifies these values? Did they exist before or persist after the period you have chosen? Can you draw any conclusions from that?    2. Which social group or groups (three maximum) contributed the most to the making of Europe? 1. Philosophers, or 2. peasants/farmers, or 3. politicians/statesmen, 4. Slaves/serfs 5. knights/aristocrats, 6. townsfolk/merchants, 7. Slaves/serfs, and/or 8. women? Explain the reasons for your answer.    3. Some scholars argue that traditional Europe is less defined by a set of values (see 1 above) than by a set of institutions that include the Church, castle (with knights), village (with free and unfree peasants), and town (with town liberties), universities. Which definition better helps us understand the making of Europe between the classical and medieval periods? What might be the advantages and disadvantages of looking at Europe in these ways. Please offer some specific examples for your discussion.  *Please use the material I attached. The essay required to really use the class material as supporting evidence, provide detailed information and examples form the class notes to show I really do the reading.

Do your best to formulate a strong argumentative thesis, which you support with concrete evidence. Draw on your texts and class notes! In other words show that you have grasped course themes and materials.  Select oneof the three following essay topics 1. Sonia Sodha, in reflecting on Kwame Appiah’s essay on Western Civilization, writes, “We think of Western culture and values as being characterised by democracy, liberalism, enlightenment, scientific progress and individualism. We see it as a birthright to be passed on from generation to generation through the ages.” Which period that we have studied, if any—1. Classical Greece, 2. Hellenistic Greece, the 3. Roman Republic, 4. the Roman Empire or the 5. High Middle Ages (1000 to 1300)–do you think best exemplifies these values? Did they exist before or persist after the period you have chosen? Can you draw any conclusions from that?    2. Which social group or groups (three maximum) contributed the most to the making of Europe? 1. Philosophers, or 2. peasants/farmers, or 3. politicians/statesmen, 4. Slaves/serfs 5. knights/aristocrats, 6. townsfolk/merchants, 7. Slaves/serfs, and/or 8. women? Explain the reasons for your answer.    3. Some scholars argue that traditional Europe is less defined by a set of values (see 1 above) than by a set of institutions that include the Church, castle (with knights), village (with free and unfree peasants), and town (with town liberties), universities. Which definition better helps us understand the making of Europe between the classical and medieval periods? What might be the advantages and disadvantages of looking at Europe in these ways. Please offer some specific examples for your discussion.  *Please use the material I attached. The essay required to really use the class material as supporting evidence, provide detailed information and examples form the class notes to show I really do the reading.