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Provide at least two examples of how concrete and abstract language impact our discourse with others.

“Psychologist Rollo May in his book The Cry for Myth suggests that language without myth loses human warmth as well as the meanings and values that give personal significance to life. He says that human understanding comes from our ability to identify the subjective meaning of the language of others. Concrete language limits the possibilities; abstract language expands them.”

Provide at least two examples of how concrete and abstract language impact our discourse with others. Please make sure that your examples are clear and specific and that you provide strong support to explain your position.

In addition, provide two examples of each type of language from your reading – any of the pieces that you wish to choose.

Please be specific and provide as much detail as possible – explain each example thoroughly.

In your view, what roles do these type of language play in the four functions of mythology? Why are they important from a mythological standpoint?

Finally, do you believe the impact of these two types of language will continue to be of great importance in our modern world where technology continues to advance at a mind-numbing pace? Explain.

Summarise in your own words the key arguments and claims put forward in each article, and evaluate each source, as they relate to the evolution of audiences from the perspective of your discipline.

1200-1500 words (250 -300 words per article)
Students are required to undertake a literature search to locate scholarly articles on the topic of audiences, how they have evolved over the last twenty years, and the implications for their particular discipline (e.g journalism, public relations, sports media, marcomm). From that research, students then need to construct an annotated bibliography from the five most relevant sources. Your work needs to summarise in your own words the key arguments and claims put forward in each article, and evaluate each source, as they relate to the evolution of audiences from the perspective of your discipline. A template will be provided for this assessment.
Assessment criteria
Identification of relevant scholarly articles – 9
Ability to identify, summarise and evaluate the key arguments from the literature as it relates to the topic –
Accuracy of expression, grammar and punctuation – 4
Correct referencing (APA or Harvard) – 3

Complete a self-assessment of your leadership characteristics and style.

Write a 2 page paper in which you do the following:

Complete a self-assessment of your leadership characteristics and style.
Include at least 2 references relevant to the topic.
Follow APA guidelines for citations and formatting. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
Sources:

Briefly describe your proposed solution to address the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need and how it has changed since you first envisioned it.

Now that you have completed a series of assignments that have led you into the active project planning and development stage for your project, briefly describe your proposed solution to address the problem, issue, suggestion, initiative, or educational need and how it has changed since you first envisioned it. What led to your current perspective and direction?

Explain why it is important to study organizational behavior.

a. Explain why it is important to study organizational behavior.
b. What is the difference between objective knowledge and skill development?
c. In addition to basic enabling skills, the Department of Labor has identified five essential functional skills necessary to be successful in the workplace now and in the future. Briefly identify and discuss these skills.

Define professionalism in your own words What qualities does a professional person hold?

Watch the video clip from The Office on professional ethics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1Xk_w9PHyE (direct link on Module 3 home page in Reggie.net) It will make you laugh but hopefully provides food for thought when considering what professionalism looks like in FCS. Define professionalism in your own words What qualities does a professional person hold? How do these characteristics impact individuals, families & communities? Think about the FCS Body of Knowledge & Cross-Cutting Themes when discussing how professional impacts the services we provide family.

Describe how the Scientific Method can be applied to any episode through your “Map” or Diagram.

Part 1: Create a “Map” or a Diagram of the Scientific Method. Include what you viewed. Identify each step of the Scientific Method. Then describe how the Scientific Method can be applied to any episode through your “Map” or Diagram.

This assignment must meet the following criteria:

Minimum word count: 300 words
APA format
Work Cited page
Part 2: Provide Feedback to me if this assisted in giving you a better understanding of the Scientific Method and what could be done differently (3 paragraph maximum).

Describe plan for data analysis for demographic variables (descriptive statistical tests).

Week 8 Midweek Assignment
Assignment
Task: Submit to complete this assignment
Due September 4 at 11:59 PM
Research Proposal Draft
By the due date assigned, write a 1-page paper addressing the sections below of the research proposal.
Methodology
Data Analysis Plans
Describe plan for data analysis for demographic variables (descriptive statistical tests). Describe plan for data analysis of study variables (descriptive and Describe plan for data analysis for demographic variables (descriptive statistical tests). )
Submission Details:
Submit your assignment to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

Explain and analyze what the organization is doing to impact the culture.

Course title US. Government and business enterprises

Question/Prompt: For this assignment, you will choose 1 group, organization, etc. that is actively involved in engaging the culture. Possible groups include (but are not limited to):

Heritage Foundation
Patriot Academy
Leadership Institute
Liberty Counsel
Live Action
State specific organization such as the Texas Public Policy Foundation
The goal is to explain and analyze what the organization is doing to impact the culture. You can focus on the strengths and accomplishments of the group, or you could focus on its weaknesses and suggest ways the group could be more effective. Cite your information where necessary. Your answer must be at least 250 words.

I have thought about writing about the Patriot academy