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Identify a movie that contains important and sustained mythological themes. Watch that movie. Write an essay analyzing mythological/archetypal themes in the movie

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The purpose of this assignment is to assess the student’s achievement of course objectives as detailed in the syllabus, especially the student’s ability to apply knowledge and concepts of mythology to visual texts outside course readings.

Assignment:

Identify a movie that contains important and sustained mythological themes.

Watch that movie

Write an essay analyzing mythological/archetypal themes in the movie

Remember concepts from Leeming

Remember concepts from Jung

Remember concepts from Eliade

Your movie may not (probably will not) contain all of the concepts

 

Criteria: The student’s essay must:

 

Adhere to proper format (intro, body, conclusion; citations and references as needed; appropriate margins, fonts, etc.)

Cite movie sections by approximate runtime (. . . at about x:xx of the movie, Frodo’s battle with Shelob depicts . . . )

Discuss the impact of social class on education in the U.S. from preschool through the university. Explain the relationship among race, health and health care in the U.S.

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 1. Discuss the impact of social class on education in the U.S. from preschool thru the university. 2. Explain the relationship among race, health and health care in the U.S. 3. Define and illustrate three (3) types of family fairly common today in the U.S. that were not very much in evidence 50 years ago. From chapter 15,16and 18 Giddens, Anthony, et al. Introduction to Sociology, Seagull. WW Norton, Incorporated, 2018.

Recognize key concepts in critical reasoning. Describe barriers in critical reasoning. Identify stages of development in critical reasoning.Assess one’s own critical thinking.

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In this module, we explore key concepts in critical reasoning to gain a firm footing in the subject. We examine how self-awareness is important in understanding how and why the human mind interprets and processes information as we also explore impediments to careful reasoning. We will then turn our attention to analyzing stages of development in critical thinking to critique our own thinking skills. We will closely examine the intellectual traits, which are foundational to cultivating inner character and, as we shall see through the course, critical for ethical thinking. We will apply the skills learned to academic, personal, and professional issues and projects. Ultimately, the goal in this course is to learn critical reasoning and thinking skills and to apply them in practical settings.
Learning Outcomes
1. Recognize key concepts in critical reasoning. 2. Describe barriers in critical reasoning. 3. Identify stages of development in critical reasoning. 4. Assess one’s own critical thinking. 5. Use tools to improve critical thinking.

Discuss the research gap you have identified for your dissertation study. How does this gap inform the problem statement of the study? How does the problem statement, in turn, inform the theoretical foundation you select for the study?

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The Background of the Problem section identifies, based on prior research, the gap or need that informs the topic and problem statement for the research study.

In addition, answer ALL of the following:

  • Discuss the research gap you have identified for your dissertation study.
  • How does this gap inform the problem statement of the study?
  • How does the problem statement, in turn, inform the theoretical foundation you select for the study?
  • How do the problem statement and theoretical foundation inform the development of content for the study’s literature review?

What characteristics of early Hinduism set it apart from the monotheistic and polytheistic religious beliefs of ancient Mesopotamia? How might this viewpoint affect one’s perception of nature? Of self? How does this approach to life differ from monotheism?

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Respond in writing to the following questions after exploring the sites above and watching the video.

1. What characteristics of early Hinduism set it apart from the monotheistic and polytheistic religious beliefs of ancient Mesopotamia? How might this viewpoint affect one’s perception of nature? Of self? How does this approach to life differ from monotheism?

2. Would you agree with this statement from the Bhagavad-Gita – “Thinking about sense-objects will attach you to sense-objects.” How might such an anti-materialistic position affect one’s life? The culture at large?

Discuss the roles of both high culture and pop culture within society. Differentiate between subculture and counterculture. Explain the role of innovation, invention, and discovery in culture

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Culture

 What Is Culture?

  • Differentiate between culture and society
  • Explain material versus nonmaterial culture
  • Discuss the concept of cultural universalism as it relates to society
  • Compare and contrast ethnocentrism and xenocentrism

Elements of Culture

  • Understand how values and beliefs differ from norms
  • Explain the significance of symbols and language to a culture
  • Explain the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis
  • Discuss the role of social control within culture

Pop Culture, Subculture, and Cultural Change

  • Discuss the roles of both high culture and pop culture within society
  • Differentiate between subculture and counterculture
  • Explain the role of innovation, invention, and discovery in culture
  • Understand the role of cultural lag and globalization in cultural change

Theoretical Perspectives on Culture

  • Discuss the major theoretical approaches to cultural interpretation
  • Structural Functionalism
  • Symbolic Interactionism
  • Social Conflict/Critical Theory

The Social Construction of the Self

  • The modern “self” as historical product of Christianity and the Enlightenment
  • Cross-cultural variation in selves
  • Selves as constructed out of situations
  • Rational choice – as socially constructed

Describe whether the addition of each ASC would be considered saturation of facilities or appropriate for the area. Explain what indicators should be used to decide if these areas could use an ASC.

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Research two existing urban ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) and an existing rural ambulatory surgical center. These ASCs should be in different locations.

Create an 8- to 10-slide voice-over presentation to respond to the following prompts based on the facilities you researched. Your team can create a voice-over presentation using Microsoft® PowerPoint® or another program, such as Prezi® or similar.

Explain whether each of the three areas could use an additional ASC.
Consider using an online map of the areas to review the different facilities offered in the area.
Describe whether the addition of each ASC would be considered saturation of facilities or appropriate for the area.
Explain what indicators should be used to decide if these areas could use an ASC.

Cite at least 4 reputable references used to complete your assignment. One reference must be from the journal/magazine listed in the weekly resources (i.e., Modern Healthcare, Healthcare Design). Reputable references include trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality.

Should hunger strikes be considered “protected speech” under the 1st Amendment? Should the government be able force-feed inmates who refuse to eat? If so, at what point in a hunger strike should this take place?

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read a supplemental article on Canvas, and read/watch the content at the hyperlinks provided in this document.

From July to September of 2013, 30,000 prisoners in California participated in a 2-month long hunger strike in order to raise awareness about issues facing inmates in the CA prison system. You should watch the following video to familiarize yourself with this topic

In late August 2013, just weeks before the hunger strike ended, a California judge gave prison officials the authority to force feed some of the prisoners on hunger strike.

On Canvas I have placed a reading by Joel Greenberg regarding the constitutional protection of hunger strikes.

  • What did you learn about the hunger strike from the video that you viewed? What were the main issues surrounding this hunger strike?
  • Summarize the article that you read regarding the CA judge’s approval of force-feeding hunger strike participants.
  • The Greenberg article basically outlines several arguments. I would like you to summarize what the author states in terms of:
    1. The Constitutional protection of a hunger strike
    2. Governmental interests in preventing hunger strikes
    3. Societal interests in hunger strikes
  • Overall, what is your opinion on this topic? Should hunger strikes be considered “protected speech” under the 1st Amendment? Should the government be able force-feed inmates who refuse to eat? If so, at what point in a hunger strike should this take place?

Imagine you have been tasked with planning a needs assessment in your community. Describe the target population and the perceived needs. Discuss what you have learned so far from your review of relevant literature, existing data, and data from a key informant.

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Write a 75- to 175-word description of the topic of your Needs Assessment Paper, due in Week 6. Include the following:
– Describe the target population and the perceived needs.
– Discuss what you have learned so far from your review of relevant literature, existing data, and data from a key informant.

A needs assessment is a systematic appraisal of the needs of a particular population within a community.

Imagine you have been tasked with planning a needs assessment in your community. To complete this, you will need to do the following:
– Read existing literature on a population of interest to you.
– Interview at least one key informant.
– Develop a plan for data collection and analysis.
– Summarize your findings.

Assess the ethical aspects of a healthcare industry managerial practice and think critically about the challenging ethical and moral issues routinely faced by healthcare managers

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Assess the ethical aspects of a healthcare industry managerial practice.  This analytical paper provides you with an opportunity to think critically about the challenging ethical and moral issues routinely faced by healthcare managers and introduces you to the four principles of medical ethics and the ethical code of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).

You are a member of your organization’s ethics committee.  At this month’s meeting of the committee, two issues were discussed.  The CEO has asked you to brief the new board chair on the importance of ethics in healthcare, how they differ from other industries, and how they apply to these specific circumstances.  Select one of the two following scenarios as the focus of your analysis.

  1.  Hospital policy on influenza immunization.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued an advisory that the coming “flu season” is expected to be unusually severe.  CDC projects a potentially historic level of illness and flu-related deaths.

Response to this, the president of the medical staff has recommended that hospital staff, employees, and volunteers receive mandatory influenza immunizations.  With exceptions for those who are allergic and anyone with a valid religious prohibition against vaccination, those who refuse the immunization would not be allowed to work.  There is a small, but vocal, contingent of employees (including some nurses who are advocating for unionization of the nursing staff) who object to this policy, stating it is an infringement on individual rights and patient self-determination.

What issues should be considered in establishing this policy?  To what groups is responsibility owed?  What will you recommend to the hospital Board and C-Suite?

  1. Balancing Needs

Your facility is a critical access hospital (CAH) serving a largely rural catchment area.  The next nearest hospital, a comprehensive medical center is several hours distant.

During the monthly utilization review, the emergency department medical director noted a marked increase in cases of renal distress and failure, and that many of these patients do not have health insurance.  They have been treated in accordance with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), the federal statute that requires hospitals to assess and stabilize anyone presenting for emergency services, regardless of ability to pay.

The chief of medical services responds that end-stage renal disease requires ongoing evaluation and treatment, but that this is neither covered by EMTALA nor does the current medical staff have a specialist in this field.

What issues should be considered in addressing this situation?  To what groups is responsibility owed?  What will you recommend to the hospital Board and C-Suite?

Write analysis of the selected scenario.

The paper should include separate sections that summarize the relevant issues raised by the case, an explanation of why those issues raise ethical concerns, and how the ACHE Code of Ethics or a similar professional code of ethics can be used to determine the proper response by a healthcare leader.

The suggested topics reflect the types of situations you may encounter as a leader in health care.  They are complex and offer no clear options or solutions.  Your research, therefore, should include at least five scholarly sources.