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Think about the title of the film – The Murderers Are among Us. What do you think the title might mean or symbolize? How does it relate to a main message or a theme in the film? Is this post-war German film relevant for us today? Why?

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What attitude toward Nazi Germany and World War II does this movie reflect? How is the film influenced by the historical and cultural context in which it was made? What was Germany like right after WW II and how can we see this reflected in the movie?
Characterize Dr. Hans Mertens. What specific event during WWII caused his trauma? How is trauma depicted in the film? What effect has the war had on Merten’s mind and how is this represented on screen? What cinematic devices are used to visualize his trauma? How are his internal feelings externalized and how does this compare to the visualization of emotions in the Expressionist films that we have watched?
Do you think Mertens develops over the course of the movie, i.e. is he a static character (no development) or a dynamic character (noticeable development)? Why?
Please characterize Susanne Wallner. How is she introduced and what role does she play in the film? How are women depicted in the movie? What attitudes toward gender roles does the film reflect?
What part of the story told by the movie was the most powerful? Which scene of the film do you find most important? Why?
How is the potential for healing suggested in this film? What role does language play in the healing process?
Think about the title of the film – The Murderers Are among Us. What do you think the title might mean or symbolize? How does it relate to a main message or a theme in the film? Is this post-war German film relevant for us today? Why?
Do you like the ending of the film? Why or why not? What other ending would be possible? Why did Staudte let the film end the way he did?
If you had a chance to ask a character in this movie a question, what would it be? What do you think he or she might answer?

Select one of the government-provided health insurance programs. Explain the program in-depth and discuss who benefits from the program, and what the program provides.

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Select one of the government-provided health insurance programs. Explain the program in-depth and discuss who benefits from the program, and what the program provides. Discuss what would happen if Congress were to fail to renew funding for the program. This assignment should be written in APA format, should include at least 10 academic references, with citations throughout your paper for support,** and should be 5-7 pages long.

**A note on academic citations: The majority of your citations should come from peer-reviewed academic journals, and should be as recent as possible. You may include some citations from the websites of reputable organizations, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the World Health Organization, if you find that to be the best source of information. You must use APA format for all citations and for your references section.

What are the communication patterns of family members in this film? Are they effective or ineffective?

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In your write up / analyses, you should address the following questions:

  1. What role does gender or sexuality play in the lives of the main characters in this film? Do these factors impact the way family members interact with one another?
  2. How does work/employment (or lackthereof) impact this family and their dynamics?
  3. What are the communication patterns of family members in this film? Are they effective or ineffective?
  4. What sorts of stressors are the family in this film experiencing?
  5. What sort of resources for resilience does this family have that might help them overcome those stressors? What additional resources would have benefitted the family(ies) in this film?
  6. What sorts of effective parenting strategies do the parents in this film engage in? What sorts of ineffective or harmful strategies are present?
  7. Based on what you have learned in class, do you believe this film provided a realistic example of how relationships and family dynamics operate in the real-world, or was it more fantastical?

Evaluate the factors that should be considered when successfully implementing performance management within an organization.

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You have been asked to return to your alma mater and speak to current students about performance management issues. To make the most of this experience for yourself and the students, write a three-to-five page paper (not including the title and reference pages) to help you prepare. Your paper should be written in a scholarly third-person tone; it should be in APA format. In addition to the introduction and conclusion, your paper should address the following:

Explain the concept of “performance management.”
Identify the most prominent types of performance management plans.
Compare the plans’ impact on the employee and the organization.
Discuss the relationship between performance management and compensation.
Evaluate the factors that should be considered when successfully implementing performance management within an organization.
In addition to the text, cite at least two scholarly references to support your discussion.

Compose a three-to-five page paper (not including the title and reference pages); Propose at least three alternative approaches for organizations which have limited financial resources.

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Compose a three-to-five page paper (not including the title and reference pages). Your paper should be written in a scholarly third-person tone; it should be in APA format. Your essay should address the following:

Evaluate the concept of market competitiveness in relation to an organization’s pay system, particularly when it is unable to offer its employees market competitive salaries due to a lack of financial resources.
Propose at least three alternative approaches for organizations which have limited financial resources.
Identify at least three specific steps that could be taken to minimize the impact implementing these alternative approaches could have on the firm’s success. Justify why these steps would be the most appropriate in this situation.
In addition to the text, cite at least two scholarly references to support your discussion.

Which one do you like best? What are its strengths and weaknesses (each of them has both). Then identify the category of theories that you feel does the poorest job of explaining crime?

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Chapters 4-9 in our text examine a number of broad categories of theories concerning why crime occurs, ranging from Rational Choice to Social Conflict/Critical Criminology, Strain Theory, exc..

In your view, which of these broad categories makes the most sense to you in explaining criminal activity?

Which one do you like best? What are its strengths and weaknesses (each of them has both). Identify the category of theories that you feel does the poorest job of explaining crime?

Provide some support for why you believe this to be the case. You do not specifically have to compare/contrast the two categories, but you may if you wish.

Are there practical tools shared to be of value in practice? Is it interesting and does it capture the viewer’s attention? Does the presentation tie in key class concepts?

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You will be responsible for finding current event topics relating to marketing that are of interest to you. It can be on anything as long as there is a marketing angle to it. Research your topic and prepare a multimedia presentation that you will post here to share with the class.

Hot Topics Instruction Presentation:

You will be responsible for finding current event topics relating to marketing that are of interest to you. It can be on anything as long as there is a marketing angle to it. Research your topic and prepare a multimedia presentation that you will post to share with the class. You will have up to 4 minutes total.
After you link or attach your presentation/video, please view and comment on at least 2 of your classmate’s presentations/video.

Is it interesting and does it capture the viewer’s attention? Does the presentation tie in key class concepts?
Is the topic relevant to marketing?
Does the presentation advance the class’s knowledge of marketing? Are group members knowledgeable of the topic and context?
Are there practical tools shared to be of value in practice?

How does the material in the course meet the opportunities for your career/life etc.? Lay out the “pain statement.” Why is ENTR 2P91 important for students from any major to enroll in? What will it do for students?

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Write an elevator pitch for the entrepreneur course.
1. Lay out the “pain statement.” Why is ENTR 2P91 important for students from any major to enroll in? What will it do for students?
2. Describe the “value proposition.” How does this course solve problems?
3. Describe the opportunities entrepreneurship can create for students? I.e. career, creative, innovative, independent, etc.
4. How does the material in the course meet the opportunities for your career/life etc.?
5. Describe what the course/entrepreneurship did for you and how it can help other students in the future.

Describe any economic disparities that exist because of the impact of tourism-Describe how travellers can reduce their damage to these sensitive areas.

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Instructions:
1. Select one country that you want to investigate for your ISU.
2. You have been promoted in your job, and you are now the new Minister of Tourism
for your country. You are responsible for becoming a travel & tourism expert for your
country.
Plan to consult a variety of sources for your topic. Examples include:
● Newspapers
● News magazines
● Internet sites
● Television shows
● Personal interviews
● Non-fiction books
Collect a variety of information (e.g., articles, editorials, political cartoons, graphics,
images, statistics etc.) during your research.
3. Expectations – Portfolio:
a) 5 pieces of written work that you will hand in:
● Understanding Travel and Tourism in Your Country
● Tourism and the Economy in Your Country
● Tourism and Culture in Your Country
● Tourism and the Environment in Your Country
● Tourism and the Socio-Economics in Your Country
● A bibliography citing the sources that you have used (Either MLA or
APA, whichever you prefer)
Portfolio Item #1: Understanding Travel and Tourism in Your Country
1. Using the two graphic organizers, on the following pages, create a preliminary
itinerary plan for the report. Make sure you fill out every single box in these two
organizers (Appendix A & B).
2. Write a rationale explaining why people should visit your country (250-350 words).
3. Include maps of your region (political, transportation routes, cultural and physical
attractions maps)
4. Include images of attractions and key historical/cultural/environmental sites.
a. include brief description
5. Create a Reference List for materials and information used – source information of
resources used.
Portfolio Item #2: Tourism and the Economy in Your Country
1. List and describe the economic benefits of tourism in your region. You should
include souvenirs, attractions, accommodations, transportation, and jobs.
2. Describe any economic disparities that exist because of the impact of tourism
(250-350 words).
a. social differences that emerge as a result of the tourism industry
3. Create a Reference List for materials and information used – source information of
resources used.
Portfolio Item #3: Tourism and Culture in Your Country
1. Research the cultural components of your region (e.g. language, food, religion(s),
dress, customs, the arts, and values)
2. Explain how cultural festivals or special holidays might affect the values of your
chosen region (125-175 words).
3. Explain why you think it is important to respect the cultural differences and
religious differences in your region (125-175 words).
4. Create a Reference List for materials and information used – source information of
resources used.
Portfolio Item #4: Tourism and the Natural Environment in Your Country
1. List any sensitive natural/environmental areas in your region and add these to your
maps.
2. Describe how travellers can reduce their damage to these sensitive areas (250-350
words).
3. Create a Reference List for materials and information used – source information of
resources used.
Portfolio Item #5: Tourism and the Socio-Economics in Your Country
1. List and describe jobs and careers that are created due to tourism in your country.
a. 10 jobs or careers would be sufficient
2. Make a prediction about what the future travel and tourism industry might look like
in your region (125-175 words).
a. How do you think the tourist industry will bounce back after the
COVID19 pandemic concludes?
3. Include in your report a safety assessment for tourists in your region (125-175
words).
a. is the country dangerous in any way? What types of things should I be
mindful of if I travel there?
4. Create a Reference List for materials and information used – source information of
resources used.

How does this culture influence the delivery / acceptance of dental hygiene care? Would you have to modify treatment in any way?

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Culture and Dental Hygiene.
Cultural Diversity Event Attendance/Interview & Paper.
Students will be responsible for attending a Cultural Event and writing a report on their experience.In the absence of cultural events due to COVD-19, students may interview someone about personal experiences.

Questions that must be asked and included in your essay:

• What are some cultural beliefs about receiving dental care?
• How much value is given to preventive care vs restorative treatment?
• Is there a stigma associated with receiving aid or free dental care due to financial difficulties?
• Identify a few barriers to care that may have been experienced. (financial, fear, habits, financial, education, insurance)
• How does this culture influence the delivery / acceptance of dental hygiene care?
o Would you have to modify treatment in any way?