Contemporary history
Part 1: one page only
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
? Textbook: Chapter 4, 5, 6
? Lesson
? Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, select and address?one?of the following:
? Option 1:?Examine Marx’s writings on communism and socialism and compare them to how they manifested in reality? What worked and what didn’t? What misconceptions do we have about his original intent based on what we see in past or current governments?
? Option 2:?Compare and contrast communism and fascism. Select one example for each to examine the origins of the governments, their accomplishments, and their failures. What accounts for the fact that the masses mobilized to support these movements? Elaborate.
? Option 3:?Examine Depression-Era social programs (select one or more to examine in detail). Were the fears of a communist take-over based on the implementation of these programs grounded in reality? Why or why not? How do they compare to social programs in place today?
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least one peer. At least one of your responses should be to a peer who chose an option?different?from yours. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
Writing Requirements
? Minimum of?2 posts (1 initial &?1 follow-up)
? Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)
? APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Part 2
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
? Textbook: Chapter 4, 5, 6
? Lesson
? Link (video):?
Benito Mussolini?(Links to an external site.)
?(53:48) https://search-alexanderstreet-com.chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/view/work/bibliographic_entity%7Cvideo_work%7C4065279/clip/150946
? Minimum of 2 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook)
Instructions
Watch the entire video on Benito Mussolini (noted in the Required Resources). Identify and describe 3 aspects of the video you found most interesting that align with each of the following:
1. Foreign policy.
2. Violent and/or non-violent movements for social, economic, and political change
3. Governmental authority/loss of personal liberties
Conduct additional research to provide an analysis of those 3 aspects. What information did you find that the video left out? How did the video enhance your understanding of those aspects?
Writing Requirements (APA format)
? Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)
? 1-inch margins
? Double spaced
? 12-point Times New Roman font
? Title page
? References page
Grading
This activity will be graded using the W2 Essay Grading Rubric.
Course Outcomes (CO): 1, 3, 4, 5
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Reference
Stevenson, M. (Director), & Cameron, P. (Producer). (2018).?Benito Mussolini?[Video]. Public Broadcasting Service. Academic Video Online.
Rubric
Week 2 Essay Grading Rubric
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Week 2 Essay Grading Rubric |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent |
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10?pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport |
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20?pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics & Usage |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Flow |
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10?pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Integration |
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10?pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting |
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10?pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Paper Format |
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5?pts |
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Total Points:?100 |
