A Doll’s House As in fiction, characters in plays are motivated to behave as they do. In plays, however, we are almost entirely dependent on dialogue to learn about their motivations, since we do not have access to their thoughts. Playwrights, therefore, have to give us enough information through what characters say, or what other characters say to or about them, to help us understand their motivations. Write an essay in which you analyze the gradually unfolding motivations of themain characters of A Doll’s House: Nora, Torvald, Kristine Linde, Nils Krogstad, Doctor Rank. Despite its age and language of composition, A Doll’s House continues to be produced on stage, retranslated, filmed, and obviously, included in textbooks. While it’s easy to say, “Most of this doesn’t happen now,” the fact remains that this play attracts large numbers of viewers and readers. For some, it is an early feminist play. But is that really the only reason modern readers/viewers can appreciate A Doll’s House? Write an essay identifying the several concerns in A Doll’s House that continue to appeal to contemporary readers/audiences. “. . . I think the tragic feeling is evoked when we are in the presence of a character who is ready to lay down his life, if need be, to secure one thing—his personal dignity.” (Arthur Miller, “Tragedy and the Common Man,” in Kennedy and Gioia, 1831.) Later in the same essay, Miller states that the tragic view requires the author to “question absolutely everything . . . the need of man to wholly realize himself is the only fixed star, and whatever it is that hedges his nature and lowers it is ripe for examination” (1833). Write an essay in which you explain, using Miller’s definition of “tragic,” why A Doll’s House might be experienced as a tragedy. Or, why it isn’t a tragedy. To do this, you will need to read all of Miller’s essay, which is on pp. 1831-33 of your textbook. Pay special attention to his statements about pathos, failure and optimism. (The point here is not to dispute Miller’s view of tragedy as opposed to the classical definition, but to carefully examine Ibsen’s play, which has been called a tragedy by some, in the light of Miller’s essay.) Remember to use material from the play to show what Ibsen is questioning, and how Ibsen develops Nora’s character. For One Act Plays or A Doll’s House If none if the above topics is to your liking and there is something you would like to write about that isn’t a summary or a play report, write it down as a topic and I’ll see if it’s okay.For all topics: Include a statement of the theme of each play, and use the terms for analyzing plays as appropriate. Whichever topic you choose, plan your essay. Do an outline that includes your thesis statement, topic sentences, major ideas, and support for your ideas from the play(s). In addition, I would like you to do some library research for this essay. (Don’t panic!) You might want to read reviews of the plays from the time they were first produced, and now. Or, you can do some research on the authors of the plays, to see if that helps you develop new insights about the plays. (This doesn’t always help, but it can!) Obviously you can’t learn a lot about Jane Martin, but research will help you learn about her plays, their success, and who seems to like them. You should include what you learn from your research in your essay where it helps support what you are writing about the plays, and, of course, you should give full references to works you use in your essay on your Works Cited page. Remember that you have a chapter on doing research in your textbook. Length of essay: 4-5 pages, plus Works Cited page and Reflection.Review the “CHECKLIST: Writing About a Play” on p. 1170. Use the checklists for particular types of plays as needed.Remember that you should identify the play(s) and name of the writer(s) you are writing about in your first paragraph, and that you should state your thesis clearly in the first or second paragraph of your essay, depending on the type of introduction you’re using. As always, stay focused on supporting your thesis with material from the work(s) you’re analyzing, as well as your own ideas, and be sure to double check for accuracy of quotes, facts, etc. Avoid summarizing what happens in the plays. Assume that readers of your essay have read the play(s). Be especially careful to avoid critical thinking errors. Remember not to judge characters and their actions by your personal beliefs, values, etc. (If this is a potential problem, you can do the critical thinking tutorial on Facts, Inferences, and Judgments. You can also talk with me or someone at the Writing Center.)Check your textbook to be sure you have the correct format for all works cited in your essay and on the Works Cited page. The chapter on research papers can help you cite sources other than the plays and the textbook in MLA format.All play titles should be put in italics both in your essay and on your Works Cited page. Your entry for A Doll’s House, for example, should like this:Ibsen, Henrik. A Doll’s House. Trans. R. Farquharson Sharp. Rev. ViktoriaMichelsen. Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, andWriting. Ed. X. J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia. 12th ed. New York:Pearson, 2013. 1598-1650. Print.(The other plays do not have a translator and have not been revised, so you do not need to include the third and fourth parts of the above entry.)General Information: Remember to make appointments early for conferences with instructors at the Writing Center. The closer we get to the end of the semester, the harder it may be to find open times.Once again, avoid slang and use of second person pronouns (you, your), and remember to use present tense when writing about literary texts.Please proofread carefully. Be sure to apply the material from any tutorials I’ve asked you to do. Basic grammar errors will result in a lowered grade on your essay. Remember to use a variety of sentence structures.You already have the schedule of dates for everything that’s due for this essay. Your Reflection should include your thoughts about the final version of this essay, how it compares to the first two essays, what you think you might have done better, etc. I’m interested in what you’re learning about your own writing and about your critical thinking skills.As always, if you have questions, ask!

Week 5 - Discussion 1No unread replies.No replies.Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.The Impact of Evolving Technologies PrepareAs you prepare to write this discussion, take a few moments to do the following:Read any required and recommended reading materials for this week, especially Chapter 2 from your text.Review the grading rubric for this discussion.ReflectThere are many ways in which technology is affecting the production, distribution, and appreciation of films. For example, think of how CGI, animation, and other advances in digital technology have changed the ways in which stories are told on film. Then, consider how the Internet has changed the way we access, evaluate, and discuss films.Write (due Thursday, Day 3)According to the first letter of your last name, respond to your designated topic.Topic A (Last names beginning with A through M)Choose a film and discuss the importance of technological advancements to its success as a mode of storytelling. How might it have been told differently, for better or worse, without these technological advancements?Topic B (Last names beginning with N through Z)Choose a film that gained notoriety due to the Internet and discuss how social media and other instant modes of communication have changed the ways in which we approach, appreciate, and consume films. What do these changes imply about the future of film distribution and audience participation in the film’s lifespan?Indicate Topic A or Topic B in the “Subject” of your post. Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.Respond to Peers (due Monday, Day 7)Respond to a post by at least one classmate who was assigned to the topic group you were not. For example, if you wrote your initial post on Topic A, then choose a classmate who responded to Topic B. In your reply, provide your opinion on the topic and discuss how it is similar or different than your classmate’s. Your responses should be 125 to 150 words each. Please view the video Accessing Feedback in the Gradebook (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for guidance on how to review your instructor’s feedback when the post is graded.Week 5 - Discussion 2No unread replies.No replies.Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.Film Analysis and Its Applications PrepareAs you prepare to write this discussion, take a few moments to do the following:Review the Modeled Discussion.Read any required and recommended reading materials for this week, especially Chapters 1, 2 and 10 from your text.Review the grading rubric for this discussion.ReflectAs you have learned in this class, film is a far-reaching medium with the potential to affect the greater fabric of our culture. Our understanding this potential and our ability to analyze it reach far beyond just this medium and into all areas of our social structures and culture. For example, the practice of closely analyzing particular films, which we’ve honed in this course, is the same practice of analysis which you will find in other courses – or in learning any new skill.Write (due Thursday, Day 3)Based on the films you have watched and the ways you have learned to interpret meaning in them, discuss your ideas about how films engage social concerns and have lasting effects on society. Pick a film (or films) as evidence of this dynamic and describe the social and cultural resonance you see.Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

BUS 335 DISCUSSIONS WK 7-9WEEK 7Read "Recruitment in a Changing Internal Labor Market", please answer questions below:Should seniority be eliminated as an eligibility standard for bidding on jobs—meaning the two-year-plus employees would no longer have priorityHow can career mobility paths be developed that would allow across-team movement without threatening team identity and cohesion?WEEK 8Determine three (3) advantages and three (3) disadvantages of using traditional predictors (e.g., resume-bio presentations, interviews, reference checks, etc.) versus substantive assessment methods (e.g., personality tests, cognitive tests, integrity tests, etc.) when selecting new employees.Next, select the one (1) assessment method that you believe is the most reliable for hiring new employees, and specifiy two (2) benefits of utilizing your selected method within an organization. Justify your response.Make sure you understand the difference between traditional predictors, substantive assessment methods and so forth. You will see these again as a requirement in the week 10 paper.WEEK 9Choose three (3) internal selection factors that you believe would be most reliable for promoting employees within an organization. Next, describe two (2) reasons why an individual should consider these three (3) factors when promoting employees within an organization. Justify your response.Based on the case study Changing a Promotion System (Pg. 545), determine what you believe are the three (3) primary weaknesses in BioGlass Inc.'s promotion policy. Next, describe two (2) solutions to address the identified weaknesses. Then, provide one (1) method for preventing similar problems in the future. Support your rationale with specific examples of such strategies.-----------------------------------------------------------AMERICAN HISTORYWEEK 7 By the early 1950s, the US was a world super-power militarily and economically. The Great Depression was no more. But, two major rival powers were developing, rivals ideologically and militarily: The Cold War between the US and its allies versus the Soviet Union and its allies/clients would be the dominant international issue for the next four decades. Domestically, in the 1950s and the 1960s, the US would begin grappling head-on with major Civil Rights and economic issues, as well as a divisive conflict in Vietnam---and widespread demonstrations and some high profile assassinations.Choose and discuss (in a full paragraph or two) one of the following two topics related to the period from the late 1940s and through the 1960s.Discuss America’s Cold War policy or strategy aimed at dealing with communism and the Soviet threat, and an example of a Cold War conflict or crisis.Identify one or two Cold War strategies of the US. Describe a specific example of a conflict or crisis that was part of this Cold War strategy, and compare or contrast this to the international situation today.Identify the source(s) where you read about these Cold War issues.Discuss the Civil Rights advances and struggles that took place in the 1950s and 1960s along with relevant legal developments.Identify two key specific events of the Civil Rights struggle and at least one major piece of legislation or court decision.Explain the historical significance of your examples and ways they have impacted our own time. Identify the source(s) where you read these Civil Rights issues.WEEK 8 The 1970s and 1980s brought remarkable changes for the Untied States. The Cold War between the US and its allies versus the Soviet Union and its allies/clients was still the dominant international issue. China was also going to start emerging as a major world power. Nixon was dealing with Vietnam and then Watergate—one of the pivotal scandals of modern history. Reagan would bring a new national spirit, and he would tackle economic problems by deregulation and moderating taxes—and he would be dealing with a very new type of Soviet leadership.Discuss lessons in leadership with the examples of President Nixon and President Reagan:Choose and discuss (in a full paragraph or two) one of the following two topics related to the 1960s and 1970s, especially to the terms of Presidents Nixon and Reagan.Discuss lessons in leadership with the examples of President Nixon and President Reagan:Identify a leadership example from President Nixon’s handling of the Watergate issue, and another example from Reagan’s presidency.Give two lessons in leadership—one from each example. They can be positive lessons or negative lessons (good things to do; things not to do, etc). Discuss how these lessons can apply to those in business or politics or some other realm.Identify the source(s) where you read about these issues.Discuss Presidents Nixon and Reagan as Cold Warriors:Identify a strategy or policy from the Nixon presidency that related to the Cold War, and another from the Reagan presidency.In hindsight, describe your views of each approach and how effective (or not) each approach was.Identify the source(s) where you read these issues.WEEK 9By the 1990s, the US was stepping into the “Information Age”. This would coincide with the presidency of Bill Clinton. One can also see this as a period when global connections really became more visible and faster, in part because of new trade agreements around the globe. In North America, there was NAFTA—the North American Free Trade Agreement. By the late 1990s the US economy was entering a dynamic period of growth.Choose and discuss one of the following two topics related to the American history under President Clinton:Discuss opposing viewpoints about free trade during the 1990s.For the period of the Clinton presidency, identify one view of those favoring “free trade” and one view of those who were opposed.Explain how you would weigh the pros and cons of this policy. In hindsight, what is your view of NAFTA? Is globalization good?Identify the source(s) where you read about these “free trade” issues of that time.Discuss the “economic rebound” of the late 1990s under President Clinton.Identify three of the “package” of changes that characterized the economic boost of the “information revolution” in the late 1990s.Discuss and explain what you think was the most important of these changes. What can we learn from that sort of period of economic rebound?Identify the source(s) where you read about these changes during the late 1990s. For guidance, view this short video