Problem 1: 100 words minimum
Tensions in the Middle East had significant implications for the United States and stability in the region. Explain how the Arab view of the U.S. changed during the Arab-Israeli War and how their view created a threat to homeland security in terms of perceptions that were developed toward the United States. In addition, explain why there is racial hatred on college campus directed toward Jewish students. Why have some elite colleges tolerated violence and hate speech directed toward those who do not support Palestine?
Reading preparation:
Chapter 8 and Chapter 9
Lesch, D. W. & Haas, M. L. (2018). The Middle East and the United States, history, politics, and ideologies (6th ed.). Routledge.
Problem 2: 250 words minimum
Does the Patriot Act actually violate the U.S Constitution or not? If you believe the Act violates (or does not violate) certain Amendments of the Constitution, support your position.
Students may use resources other than the required reading, but all resources need to be cited.
Use proper APA formatting to include in text citing and references.
Problem 3: 100 words minimum
For this week's Civil Discourse Forum, we're discussing common interface issues between MAC Groups, ICS, and the EOC.
Some of the common MAC Group/ICS/EOC interface issues are:
- Poor communication and information management systems.
- Lack of SOPs
- Lack of training, qualified personnel
- Lack of experience in managing catastrophic incidents
- Lack of shared situational awareness
Consider this:
- In your opinion, how can we overcome these obstacles? What are the most effective, and efficient ways, to improve the interface issues?
Here are two additional resources that may provide some detail:
Resources:
NIMS Coordination Review - This is from Idaho, and describes the MAC, the ICS, and the EOC coordination.
ICS/EOC Interface Workshop - This is a long document, but you can use the table of contents and skim through for information that may be helpful.
Problem 4: 150 words minimum
After reading the play Trifles by Susan Glaspell and the short story version entitled "A Jury of Her Peers," choose one or more topics from the list below as the basis for this week's main post:
- Which version of Glaspell's tale- the play, or the short story- is more effective for you, and why? Compare/contrast aspects of both versions as you respond.
- Consider any of the past stories assigned in weeks 1-4. Which ones do you think would change most drastically (for better, or worse) if presented as a play? Explain, using specific characters/scenes as examples.
- To practice for this week's skill-building activity, provide a sample thesis statement that meaningfully incorporates one of this week's readings (Trifles or "A Jury of Her Peers") AND another assigned reading from weeks 1-4 (TELL TALE HEART). After providing your thesis, explain why you chose it and why you think it might make an interesting research paper. Note: this prompt is purely meant for practice and feedback and is not something you have to write on for your actual research paper later.