Archive for year: 2022

Directions: 

Sarcopenia is the normal age-related process of muscle fiber loss. Type I muscle fibers support endurance and posture. Type II muscle fibers support strength for heavier loads and speed, as well as older adult functional independence in activities such as going up stairs and standing up from a chair. Resistance training can help slow muscle fiber loss at any age.  

 

For this discussion, we will examine the more microscopic underlying question: “Why do we lose muscle fibers with the aging process? Where do they go?”  

 

Initial post: Select one of the two reference articles listed below for this discussion. Within the selected article, read the abstract, introduction, conclusion, and at least one additional section of your choosing. 

From your research, how would you answer the question: “Why does sarcopenia occur? Where do the muscle fibers go?” While you may use scientific terminology, also include your own words to describe the phenomenon. Support your positions with the assigned reading. Use APA citation to credit your source.  

 

 

                 References

Carter, C. S., Justice, J. N., & Thompson, L. (2019). Lipotoxicity, aging, and muscle contractility: does fiber type matter? GeroScience, 41(3), 297–308. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11357-019-00077-z 

Budui, S. L., Rossi, A. P., & Zamboni, M. (2015). The pathogenetic bases of sarcopenia. Clinical Cases in Mineral & Bone Metabolism, 12(1), 22-26.  

 

Everyone is familiar with watching movies. With the abundance of streaming services and wireless devices, watching movies are more accessible than ever before. No matter how much or how little you watch movies, there are always those that stand out above the rest. Sometimes, it is because of a favorite actor. Other times, it is the story told, or feelings evoked. This assignment invites you to think more deeply about one of your favorite movies.

 

Instructions: Choose your favorite movie of all time and write a 1-2 page analysis. Address the following:

 

1. 1. Describe the unique features of your chosen movie.
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3. 2. Identify the genre of your chosen movie (film noir, romantic comedy,  the screen musical, the western, horror, suspense, thriller, documentary, fictionalized biography, comedy, drama, etc.).
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5. 3. Explain what you like and/or dislike about the genre.
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7. 4. Analyze what makes your chosen movie a good representation of the genre. Use descriptive language and include at least two examples.
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9. 5. Describe at least three aspects of this movie that make it engaging and memorable.
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Your assignment should be written in APA format and should include in-text citations and a reference page.

 

 

This module provides abundant examples of how humanities influence creative expression. Everything not found in nature makes up our culture, and all of those cultural artifacts are touched by humanities. Everything we encounter that is made by humans is both part of our culture and part of human expression. This assignment invites you to consider some of the many ways the humanities have shaped creative expression.

 

Instructions: Create a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation by performing the following:

 

1. 1. Provide eight examples of ways that the humanities influence creative expression.
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3. 2. Cover four or more branches of the humanities (i.e., not all examples of musicians or authors).
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5. 3. Each example should have its own slide with a clear, appropriate image and a brief explanation of how that example has been impacted by humanities (example: a slide featuring an image representing the movie Lord of the Rings with a sentence stating “The film LOTR incorporates aspects of the human condition such as discrimination, despair, courage, the feeling of triumph, happiness, internal mental scarring, and loss.”).
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7. 4. Include a title slide.
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9. 5. Include a reference slide with links to your resources.
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11. 6. Proofread your work for spelling and grammar.
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Directions:

Oftentimes, we as humans tend to gravitate to music that is familiar to us. Although we have a variety of music to choose from, rarely do we try a genre of music that is new to us. According to Plato, “Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul.” It is worth exploring different kinds of music to experience the impact of music and how it can touch us in unique ways.

 

Initial Post: To expand your music horizons, listen to a genre of music that is new to you (Country, Classical, Rap, Pop, R&B, etc.). After listening to a song or piece from your new genre, explain why you would or would not be open to hearing more music from this genre. Share the following:

 

1. Title of the song or musical piece
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3. Artist or composer
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5. Year the song or piece was made
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7. Genre of music the piece falls under
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9. Describe how you were impacted by the new genre
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11. Explanation of why you would be open to hearing more music from this genre

Directions:

The written word has had an impact on the human condition for centuries. We have all been touched in some way or another by literature. This week, you will take a literary journey by searching the Internet for the pieces below. In addition to reading the story, you should find out something about the author of your chosen piece as well. After making your choice, come back and share your impressions of the story and explain how it contributes to our discussion of the humanities.

 

Initial Post: Choose one of the following options (or find a piece of literature of your choosing to report on):

 

• “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner (This memorable short story is about a community mourning the loss of a lonely old Southern woman, who was actually a murderer.)
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• “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid (This dramatic prose poem reflects lessons from a mother to her daughter.)
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• “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin (This short story captures the complex internal conflict of an oppressed wife learning of her overbearing husband’s death.)
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• “Exodus” by James Baldwin (This gripping short story describes the plight of a young woman in post-slavery America conflicted between family obligations and trying to make a better life for herself.)
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Once you have selected a short story, read the story, highlight interesting parts of the story, and take notes as needed. Research the author to learn more about their writing style and writing features. In about two paragraphs, comment on the following items:

 

1. 1. What is your overall impression of the story?
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3. 2. What interesting features did you learn about the author that help you appreciate the story or understand more about the story?
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5. 3. How does this story advance your understanding of the Humanities?
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7. 4. Share a unique literary element such as a metaphor, symbol, theme, or simile from the story?
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9. To whom would you recommend this story, and why?
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