Assignment task 1: 100 words minimum
Explain U.S. - Syrian relations and address why you feel that it is important to U.S. politics and homeland security. Discuss U.S. policy toward the Middle East immediately following the terror attacks on 9/11 and its impact on homeland security. Do we currently face a threat from radical Islamic and supporters here in America? What is the best way for America to protect America's homeland?
Reading preparation:
Chapter 10, 11, & 12
Lesch, D. W. & Haas, M. L. (2018). The Middle East and the United States, history, politics, and ideologies (6th ed.). Routledge.
Assignment task 2: 100 words minimum
For this week's discussion, consider an EOC deactivation:
- When should you deactivate an EOC? What post-incident activities should occur once you deactivate an EOC?
Assignment task 3: 150 words minimum
For this week's discussion, please respond to one of the following three prompts. Then, continue discussion with peers as the week progresses:
1. Analyze Nora and Torvald through the lens of authentic servant leadership (review the leadership resource from week 2 if necessary). First, how do Torvald and/or Nora fail as leaders in their personal, familial, and/or marital lives? In addition, what positive servant leadership qualities does Nora exhibit that others might emulate? Finally, what does this play suggest about power imbalances and unquestioned authority in leadership roles? For example, how does Torvald's near-absolute authority in the Helmer marriage make him a less effective leader? Explain.
2. Google-image the search term "Henrik Ibsen A Doll's House posters" (alternately, you could try "Ibsen A Doll's House book covers"). Then, either a) select a poster that appeals to you, copy the image, and paste it into your post, then explaining to the class what appeals to you about the poster and how it connects to the story's characters/themes; and/or b) select an image that you think is not very representative or effective in capturing the play's contents. Share that image with the class and explain what you think are its flaws or shortcomings.
3. Identify and explain some specific literary elements or dramatic devices Ibsen uses to tell this story; consider at least 2 of the terms listed below, and refer to the "Drama Terms" resource in week 6 for more ideas if needed. First, provide a real-world example of at least one of your chosen terms, using specific events or details from personal experience as illustration. Then, explain how the elements/devices you've chosen from the list below add value or meaning to Ibsen's play.
- Classical unities
- Dramatic Irony
- Epiphany
- Foil
- Foreshadowing
- Symbolism