Applied Sciences

a.     First, define, compare and contrast “physical reality”, “symbolic reality” and” mediated reality”.  Then, explain the role that mediated reality occupies in human communication in general and global mass media in particular.  b.     Read both of the following articles: “Fantasy and Rhetorical Vision: The Rhetorical Criticism of Social Reality,” Ernest Bormann Quarterly Journal of Speech, 58 (1972), 396-407. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00335637209383138   “Homo Narrans The Narrative Paradigm: In the Beginning” Walter R Fisher Journal of Communication (pre-1986); Fall 1985; 35, 4; https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1460-2466.1985.tb02974.x   Summarize each of the two articles and then identify two main points in each article which you find relevant for the study of global mass media in general.    Next discuss the impact of “fantasy” and “narrative” in the construction of a “transactional approach to imagining the global.”  Finally, thoughtfully relate what you’ve learned from the two articles to the following passage:   “So much of the way that people… operate, whatever culture they’re from, is through stories. It’s the way that people imagine their world and how they see things. Stories are always the backdrop. The kind of assumed things that are unspoken, find their way in the stories. And so when you see a story that comes from a different place, you . . . you run up against different assumptions. And that’s always kind of exciting.” (Darling-Wolf, p. 124).

Why did Gericault choose this moment to depict and not another? How does the composition reinforce his message? Why is this a quintessential Romantic painting?  This essay is due tomorrow morning at 9 am.   The painting is called Raft of the Medusa. If you could could you please put it in somewhat simpler writing.

What is your favorite two-dimensional art work? Describe and explain why? Include artist, title, medium and dates.

Roman Architecture: Please take some time to review/research Roman architecture and answer the following questions in an essay (please do not include questions in your critique): 1. How did the invention of the arch contribute to Roman dominance in the region? 2. What kinds of civic architecture did the Romans create? 3. Why was it in the government’s interest to sponsor the building of those works? 4. Are there any contemporary parallels?

The journal should contain all of these information: 1) How the information is presented in the picture? 2) Descriptions of the physical and human landscapes? 3) Human – Environment Interactions 4) Include locational references for the region 5) Include a image of the region “Gaza Strip” from google earth 6) Include a image of street view of the region from google earth and write some information based on the picture 7) The main source is “Google Earth”

The internet contains a plethora of resources for studying modern art, it’s history, and the importance of analyzing the various styles, techniques and traditions represented by modern art and architecture. This course contains four internet resource activities that will allow you to compare varied forms of visual experiences, discuss specific styles within a historical context as well as evaluate the art forms according to their form, content, and technique. Each activity’s goal/purpose is slightly different from the next; however, each will allow you to put into practice the analysis of modern art. For each activity, you will be provided with several videos and websites that you must view in order to complete the assignment. These resources are provided to you in the Reading & Study folder of the previous and current module in which the activity is due. Once you’ve completed all the items in the Reading & Study folder you will answer the questions provided below. These questions must be answered in complete sentences in a Word document. There is not a required word count but your answers must be substantial and provide details and examples to the questions presented. An ideal response would be a minimum of 75 words long. References are not required; however, if you do cite a source you must use APA formatting. Internet Resource  Activity 1: This activity encourages you to explore the fine artworks that are in your own community. Experiencing art in person changes the way it is interpreted and gives the viewer better insight to the meaning of the work. To begin, access and complete the internet resources in the Modules/Weeks 1 and 2 Reading & Study folders.  Next, answer the following questions based on your reading and viewing of internet resources:  1. What was the driving force for Eugene Delacroix and Theodore Gericault’s paintings? Give at least one example for each artist.  2. Name at least two museums who have paintings by members of the Hudson River School. Make sure to include the Museum name and location along with the artist and title of the painting for each. Have you had a chance to visit either museum in person or online? If so, what were your thoughts on the paintings? How do they relate with the material you’ve learned about this week? Please complete the following Module/Week 2 textbook reading assignments: Art History Volume II Chapter 30 Art in Spain and Spanish America Early Nineteenth-Century Art: Neoclassicism and Romanticism Gothic and Neoclassical Styles in Early Nineteenth-Century Architecture

Ethnography Project Description (Immigrant Life History): 20 points The ethnography project will draw on anthropological theories covered in discussions and readings as well as your own ethnographic research interests in the NYC community. This project will allow you to develop your own ethnographic and analytic skills. I encourage you to explore your own cultural interests with this project and to incorporate them into your research question. You are not allowed to research your own cultural/ethnic group. Guidelines Ethnographies are different from standard research papers. They tend to be more reflexive – they include the ethnographer’s experiences, biases, and interests – and they often have a narrative structure. They incorporate anecdotes, and interpret them with support from anthropological theory (relevant Literature) and demographic & statistical data. The arguments presented in ethnographies are supported by evidence from the author’s fieldwork experience and/or from scholarly literature. Unsubstantiated opinions should not be included as fact. Acquaint yourself with your target population and record all your notes throughout the research process. While you should feel free to creatively explore the ethnographic genre, you are required to include the following in your ethnography project: • Part I – Context (5 points) : Archival background data for target population (ethnic immigrant group) you will be researching in NYC Do not include demographic/historical data for the country/nation of origin. The purpose of this assignment is to build current community knowledge, designed to establish familiarity and connection to the group’s neighborhood and immigrant experience. Do Include: 1. Demographic Research – Identify the ethnic group you will be researching, as well as the neighborhood where they reside. Using the US Census Bureau website, American Fact Finder (http://factfinder2.census.gov), as well as others, write a 1-2 page report that examines the demographics of the group’s community. (Note: You will need to enter a zip code at the website to locate the relevant data.) Consider the social and economic characteristics of the community and other important factors, e.g., race, ethnicity, housing, education, language. 2. Statistical Research – Provide recent statistical data (including charts/graphs) that indicate immigration rates (as well as any recent changes in immigration from that group). Also, include data that may indicate issues with the acculturation/assimilation experience, including economic, educational, socio-political, etc.) Include at least 2 source websites for statistical/demographic data. 3. Relevant Related Literature: Anthropologists relate to and interpret their findings through other anthropological theory texts. as well as cultural, political social, historical attributes you discovered during your ethnographic research. you should list and summarize no fewer than 2 relevant scholarly resources that may include: a) anthropology reading from our class, related to the cultural group/issue you are addressing in your research. b) journal articles (from scholarly academic journals) c) book on your specific group and/or research topic/issue. • Part II – Methodology (5 points): An explanation of at least 3 ethnographic methods used (participant observation, semi-structured interviews, kinship and social network charting, mapping, fieldnotes, etc.) and a summary of outcomes for each of them. Include a detailed description of your methodology (Example: I employed participant observation at several sites (specify sites above) on _______(dates) and observed that________. The Life History Interview of an immigrant is required for this project. • Part III – Critical Analysis & Research Outcomes (5 points): Discuss the findings of your anthropological fieldwork, in the context of the relevant literature and data. You may use the following prompts to guide your analysis: 1. What did you learn about the immigrant experience, including acculturation and/or assimilation to American culture) for this group? 2. What makes this group’s immigration and/or acculturation/assimilation experience unique (discuss cultural differences, current socio-political context, race/ethnicity bias, economic considerations, etc.)? 3. What did you learn about immigration in the USA that you didn’t know before? How has that information changed or supported your current perspective of immigration policies in the USA? Explain. 4. Explain what makes your researchrelevant to the current research in this area? Your analytical essay should be double-spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. standard font, and including a bibliography. References should be done according to APA style.

See attachments for the full instructions & lecture notes It’s a group assignment so I only need help with my part which is the extensive literature review part and address: Are there any theories developed to improve understanding of the relevant systems in the effort to solve the problems? What kind of experimental and numerical techniques have been used? What are the key findings from these experimental and numerical studies? What problems have been solved?

There are 5 short identification. Answer each short identification in which it should not be longer than 1 page or 300 words. Use the articles provided to answer each short answer. No quotation should be more than 10 words. Be sure to format your quotations clearly with quotation marks and the author’s name and page number following. For example: (Lindenbaum p. 17). You must indicate the author when you discuss different ideas and examples. Full citations (as in a normal term paper) are not necessary. Just make it clear to your reader. Use the files uploaded as a reference to answering questions. Do not use outside resources besides the ones provided. This is a personal mindset with the use of the files attached as a reference. (While answering the questions think about – How this topic relate back to medical anthropology?)  Short Answer Questions: 1. What was Evans-Pritchard’s approach to analyzing sorcery? 2. What is Kuru? 3. What is biopower? 4. What is a syndemic? 5. What is engaged anthropology?

Select a painting or sculpture by the Italian Renaissance artist, Michelangelo, and discuss the artistic composition of the work and reasons why you selected this piece. What does the work represent or mean? What interests you about this work of art? Be specific in your answer. Use your own thoughts and opinion about the work.