Identify and discuss the issue(s) surrounding their chosen themes/topics and propose a program, initiative, or activity that will address those issues.

Obesity & Heart Disease-Food/Water Insecurity, Hunger, & Poverty-Medical Tourism-Climate Change & Natural Disasters-Abortion & Family Planning-Universal Healthcare vs. Private Sector Insurance-based Payers-Health & Wellbeing for Nations at War/Unrest-Vaccinations, Genetic Testing, Autism & Developmental Disabilities-Global Health Security & Preparedness for Aggressive Communicable Diseases-LGBT Community Health-Cancer-Euthanasia / Death & Dying-White, Skinny/Thin, Heterosexual, United Statesian Privilege
For example, a student from a previous semester chose the theme of Climate Change and Natural Disasters for his project package. For the Final Project Product Proposal, he discussed how climate change affects agriculture in South and Central America. Within the proposal, he identified the issue and causes, prior attempts and deficiencies in addressing the issue, and proposed the solution of enhancing global awareness through art (making information pertaining to climate change more appealing and interesting for a targeted audience).

How has the European Unions consultation regime developed over the years and has it managed bring greater legitimacy to EU decision-making?

2. What steps has the European Union taken to mediate interest group lobbying in its institutions? How has this changed over the years and how effective is it?
3. Compare lobbying strategies across the EUs three main institutions (European Commission, European Parliament, Council of Ministers). What strategies work with which institutions and why? How does this relate to lobbying patterns and who wins lobbying battles in the EU?
4. Compare regulatory capture, cognitive capture, and the revolving door problem in the pre- and post-crisis periods in the case of the EUs regulation of financial services?
5. In what ways does public opinion shape lobbying in the EU?
6. Lobbying in the EU is often characterized as a type of elite pluralism. Is this still an accurate characterization?
7. How can we reconcile contrasting evidence regarding lobbying influence in the EU?
8. How has EU Cohesion Policy changed the EU lobbying landscape?
9. To what extent and in what ways is lobbying sensitive to policy areas and policy issues? How does this effect lobbying patterns and influence?

“What, if any, prior beliefs, assumptions, preconceptions, ideas, or prejudices do you bring to this project?

Adapted from The Curious Researcher:After carefully reviewing the Unit 3 content notes (which explain what a research question is and how to write an argumentative thesis), completing and participating in the Unit 3 Discussions, and selecting a topic, complete and submit a Research Proposal.The research proposal helps you to identify your research question and tentative thesis. The thesis may – and likely will – change as you conduct more research and draft the paper – but the proposal will help to ensure you are starting with a convincing argument in mind. It will also allow your instructor to gauge if your chosen topic is, in fact, argumentative and appropriate for the assignment.Review Lesson 2 before completing this assignment. For the proposal, after your MLA heading, please submit the following:1. Identify your major and briefly explain how writing about this topic might be beneficial for someone in that field (or identify if you have not yet declared a major or are a dual-enrolled student: remember that if this is the case, your topic must relate to an issue in education)2. Your research question3. Your tentative thesis4. Answer all: What personal experiences may have shaped the way you feel? What research have you conducted thus far? Before you began developing working knowledge on the topic, what were you thinking about it? What are you thinking about it now?” (Ballenger 46).(Keep in mind that in order to fully answer question #4, you must have first developed some working knowledge on your topic. Again, review Lesson 2 as needed.)

can wearing a hijab be discrimination?

Ex-Worker sues Disney; says forbids Muslim head scarfBy Lisa Richwine (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Reuters) – A former Disneyland restaurant employee sued Walt Disney Co for harassment and religious discrimination, saying she was fired because she wanted to wear a Muslim head scarf at work. Imane Boudlal, a 28-year-old Muslim, worked as a hostess at the Storytellers Cafe, a restaurant inside Disneys Grand California Hotel & Spa at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, according to a complaint filed in federal court.Two years into the job, Boudlal asked permission to wear a hijab, a head scarf worn by Muslim women, while at work. She said she offered to wear a scarf that matched the colors of her uniform or featured a Disney logo.According to her lawsuit, Disney managers denied her request, saying it would violate the companys policy for how employees look while on the job. Among the restrictions, the policy prohibits visible tattoos and fingernails that exceed a quarter of an inch, the lawsuit said. Boudlal said she was given the choice of working in a back area, away from customers, or wearing a fedora-style hat on top of her head scarf. When Boudlal refused, she was fired, the lawsuit states.A U.S. citizen who was born in Morocco, Boudlal said she was also subject to anti-Arab and anti-Muslim slurs, including being called terrorist and camel by co-workers and supervisors. She said she reported the incidents to managers, but they took no action. Disneyland calls itself the happiest place on earth, but I faced harassment as soon as I started working there, Boudlal said in a statement released by the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California. It only got worse when I decided to wear a hijab.Disney said it offered Boudlal several options for a costume that would accommodate her religious beliefs, as well as four different jobs where she could wear her own hijab. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has a history of accommodating religious requests from cast members of all faiths, Disneyland Resort spokeswoman Suzi Brown said in a statement.The lawsuit seeks punitive damages and an order that states Disney may not prohibit employees from wearing hijabs. It also asks that Disney be ordered to provide anti-harassment training for employees about Muslim issues.

The hijab, a veil that covers the head and neck, is increasingly the subject of controversy because it visibly conflicts with many employers dress codes. In a well-developed essay, take part in the discussion. Can forbidding an employee from wearing a hijab be discrimination?

The hijab, a veil that covers the head and neck, is increasingly the subject of controversy because it visibly conflicts with many employers dress codes. In a well-developed essay, take part in the discussion. Can forbidding an employee from wearing a hijab be discrimination?

To demonstrate a critical understanding of political, environmental and cultural influences on child development in different national and international context.

* To demonstrate sound academic skills in formative and summative assessment *To develop own value statement and ethos on advocacy. Structure of Essay
* introduction
* Position the problem within childrens right discourse (Importance of the issue and it impact on childrens right, use 2/3 THEORIES based ARGUMENT on the issue)
* Proposal of alternatives in light of childrens right approach/theories (Possible alternatives or recommendations and RATIONALE for recommendations)

Write a Argumentative essay with supporting body paragraph. To cultivate the habits of critical thinking by making an argument and providing evidence.

Your essay should defend your thesis and have a coherent structure. PLEASE DO NOT SUMMARIZE THE MOVIE, we all watch the movie in class. MOVIES: choose between “Almost a Love Story”(1996)directed by Peter Chan OR “Chungking Express”(1994)directed by Wong Kar-wai. * You can compare the movie if you want. Requirement : 1. Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation. 2. General Organization of the Paper : Ideas systematically presented and developed in a clear, easy-to-follow progression. 3.Analysis and Interpretation: Accurate and convincing; expresses clear and deep understanding. 4.thesis/Argument: The thesis provokes readers to reflect on the topics subtleties and complexities. Throughout the paper, arguments remain clear, essential, and sound. 5. Reflection and Insights point: Strong philosophical reflection and insights; Successful paper; beyond class norm .
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