Applied Science

What is Human Language? (Chap. from Textbook) and “The Status of Linguistics as Science”,  Sapir The Status of Linguistics as Science _1_.pdf2-Why do the authors claim that language in human beings is a Biocultural phenomena?

Written Assignment 6-1: Applying life transition concepts to the life of a known subject1. Please select the life of a person from history, popular culture or the entertainment industry.2. In a 3-page essay discuss their major life events and identify (and number) how any 10 of the terms from this week’s terms that relate to their life course.3. Within the 3 pages above, identify what one event in your opinion made the most significant difference in that person’s life and why.10 termsage effectage gradesempty nestlife coursesocial clocktransitionsperiod effectage normcohort effectcrowd nest

The air that we breathe is the most common gas in the world. It is something that is being harmed to an extreme extent. What is the air quality in your local area? Be sure to include your thoughts on why you consider your air quality to be above or below the worldwide average air quality. In what ways do you think your local air quality could be maintained (if good) or improved (if poor)?

Week 7 – SexismChoose a topic below related to the role of gender in history. You can choose particular women or divide the periods or tribes up to write this.1) Role of Women in Imperial Rome (20 CE – 476 CE)2) Role of Women in Ancient Greece (400 BCE – 200 BCE)3) Role of women in Ancient Egypt ( 2000 BCE – 100 CE)4) Role of women in Middle Ages (800 – 1200 CE)5) Role of women in Renaissance (1400-1600 CE)6) Role of women in Ancient China (3000 BCE – 400 CE)7) Role of women in Ancient India (3000 BCE – 400 CE)8) Role of women in Native American Tribes (1000 – 1800 CE)9) Role of women in Mali Empire (1230 – 1670 CE)10) 1920 women’s movement in United States (1918-1929)11) Women’s role during and after World War II in the U.S. (1933 – 1950)12) Any period or culture – need professor approvalInstructionsAnswer the following questions in numerical format (#1-6). 2-3 pages. MLA format. 12 Font Times New Roman only.All work must be properly cited and unless otherwise noted; do not include pure opinion.1) Outline the basic history of the event(s). You can use a timeline or write it out.2) Describe the role of women in that cultural (overview is fine).3) What did your society/culture/time period believe about women’s place in society?4) Did the role of women change during your chosen topic or time period? If so how? If not, why not?5) List the accomplishments of 3 – 5 women from your time period and why they are still important today.6) How has the perception of women in your time period influenced modern American ideas about women and sexism?

In this Module 2 Discussion Board you will describe the project you want to have funded. Are you creating a new service, adding on to an existing agency, or looking for funds for a specific project or service for a non-profit agency that already exists? Give your grant project a title. Now refer to all the websites in the syllabus as well as the resources provided in this module. Spend some time researching these grant opportunities to see what grant application interests you the most. Is there a good fit between your project and a grant that you found? In your Discussion Post describe your project and the grant you have chosen. Tell us a little bit about what you plan to do if you got the grant. How would you spend the money?

Identify two methods for helping the poor that have changed since colonial times.  Discuss the reasons why those methods have changed, as well as the ways they have remained the same.  Please provide at least two examples. How do the points made in the videos apply to those changes, as well as lack of changes?

How does James define “whistle blowing,” and under what conditions does he think it is justified? Do you agree with James? Why or why not?

Please respond in complete sentences for each question, unless directed to do otherwise, demonstrating in your reply that you have read the material in order to receive full credit.Topic 1: Fake NewsThis week, you watched Fake news vs real news (PBS online video):https://www.pbs.org/video/fake-news-vs-real-news-ltadaw/Discussion:Fake news is no longer a matter of the occasional hoax. There is growing evidence that fake news has the power to shape public opinion and even sway elections. As more Americans get their news online, it is increasingly vital that we as consumers know how to verify sources and spot fake news.?Topic 1 Questions:1. Explain at least two ways fake news could affect results of political elections?2. What can companies like Facebook and Twitter do to stop users from spreading fake news? What can we, as consumers, do? What do you think would work, especially with younger usersTopic 2: DeepfakesThis week you read about Deepfakes in two different Read & Watch items, one created by CNN Business and one by Forbes.https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2019/01/business/pentagons-race-against-deepfakes/fbclid=IwAR0Q0RHfqNRI0Z5g2oHz_IjBq2uKXTd6a8uLhZ2zSlEe_Ee5DFTXUSanXrMDiscussion:Deepfake technology will certainly become more prevalent as we move into the future.?Topic 2 Questions: 1. How concerned are you about the negative impact Deepfakes could have on society?Minimum Topic Response: PLEASE RESPOND IN THREE OR MORE SENTENCES PER TOPIC.NOTE 1: Please make sure you answer EACH item and LABEL each item (#1, #2, #3, etc) so that I can easily check that each item has been answered.

Assignments:Answer the following questions1. Explain the basic elements of ethnographic fieldwork.2. What are the main differences between positivist fieldwork and reflexive fieldwork?3. What is the dialectic of fieldwork, and why is it important for ethnographic fieldwork?4. Explain how fieldwork effects informants.5. Discuss collaborative approaches to ethnography.

Topic: Ocean Health and Climate Change from OverfishingDescribe an environmental issue relating to ocean health, outline the issue’s potential impacts on the sustainability of marine systems and climate change, and identify potential short- and long-term solutions.The oceans make up over 75% of the world’s surface and the health of these bodies directly affects life on planet Earth.The essay must include the following information:•    Outline the issue’s potential impacts on the sustainability of marine systems and climate change•    Identify potential short- and long-term solutions.