Listening to music is something everyone does. Some people listen to music constantly, while others listen to it situationally, such as when driving, studying, exercising, or relaxing. Different playlists can be made for these different tasks. But how carefully and deeply does the listening experience go? This assignment requires you to delve deeper into one of your favorite songs to maximize appreciation of it through achieving an understanding of the complexities that go into the creation of your preferred music. In doing so, you will increase your perceptual awareness, not just for music, but for all things! Instructions: Choose a musical artist (from any music era). Choose one of his or her main works (songs or compositions) and listen to the piece so that you can comment on your reaction to the work. Write a 1-2 page essay about the following: A brief summary of the background or history of the artist The meaning of the song you chose The musical elements being used, with examples The contribution that the piece has had to the development of music and how it influenced future music

Choose one of the following prompts to respond to. Write 2-4 pages, double spaced, in 12pt., Times New Roman font.1. In what ways does science fiction expand and/or limit our understanding of religion?2. Earthseed, Jediism, and UNICULT are religions all based in fictional worlds. To what extent can these be considered "authentic" religions? (You may choose to focus on one in particular or you may choose to discuss all three.) This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEngagement with reading and lecture materialsPapers that receive full credit will demonstrate a clear understanding of the lecture material and assigned readings, especially the problematic distinction between “fake” and “authentic” religions, the relationship between science fiction and religion, and the various aspects of the “invented religions” that appear in the reading material that illustrate these themes. Not every aspect need be addressed; however significant engagement with one or more of these themes must be apparent.7 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks7 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganizationPapers that receive full credit will follow a clear organizational pattern including an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement, body paragraphs that support the thesis, and a brief conclusion that summarizes the argument.2 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks2 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar/Spelling/MechanicsPapers that receive full credit will be mostly free of errors and completely free of repeated mistakes such as punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors. Papers that are improperly formatted will also lose points in this area.1 ptsFull Marks0 ptsNo Marks1 ptsTotal Points: 10

Part 1: Writing a PlayRead the articles assigned for this topic and conduct additional research on the Internet or through the GCU Library. Use your knowledge to write a one-act play about a small group of friends.Through the dialogue, the children should exhibit evidence of being in the concrete-operational period of cognitive development.Be as creative in the dialogue of your scene as you can, remembering that at this stage children, according to the textbook, become "less egocentric, rarely confuse appearances with reality, and are able to reverse their thinking."Set the scene and include acting and stage direction, if necessary and appropriate.Your creative work should be between 500-750 words.Give your play a name.Part 2: SummaryWrite a summary of approximately 200 to 300 words in which you analyze and explain ethical and cultural strategies for promoting resilience, optimum development, and wellness in middle childhood.APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.