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Choose whether or not you will be conducting non-participant observation in a social setting, or content analysis of a social artifact a.       Social setting: this should be a public place such as a park, mall, restaurant, etc. b.      Social artifact: this may be ads in a particular magazine; one television show, a time-block of commercials, etc. 2)      For your inductive approach, you will simply choose a time and location/artifact for where you are going to conduct your observations 3) a.       Social Setting: Go to the specified location and proceed with your observations. i.      You must be a keen social observer; a ‘peeping Tom’ in the sociological sense.  Take handwritten (recommended) and/or mental notes of: 1.      details about your chosen location (time of day, lighting, furniture, plants, sounds, temperature, smell, vibe/energy, etc) 2.      the people around you, not only their behavior but general information about thei

Type of Essay: Course Content Based Essay -Answer this question within the universe of discourse delimited by the SOCY 2030 course materials You should equally balance the use of lecture material (lectures and documentaries) with tutorial material (readings and documentaries) (NO OTHER MATERIAL IS PERMITTED, only the material I have provided) Link to all materials: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q0ypq19bos8xrwk/AAAtF-e0GUWYk2k_Yhz0E2Gwa?dl=0 Essay question: Drawing predominantly on course material from the first part of the course (Weeks 2 to 6), was the ‘development project’ a failure, and, in light of material covered in the second part of the course (Weeks 7 to 13), critically evaluate the statement 'the idea of development stands like a ruin in the intellectual landscape [and]… the time is ripe to write its obituary”? How to approach your synoptic essay: first part of the question - Was the ‘development project’ a failure •What was the aim of the development proj

Type of Essay: Course Content Based Essay -Answer this question within the universe of discourse delimited by the SOCY 2030 course materials You should equally balance the use of lecture material (lectures and documentaries) with tutorial material (readings and documentaries) (NO OTHER MATERIAL IS PERMITTED, only the material I have provided) Link to all materials: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q0ypq19bos8xrwk/AAAtF-e0GUWYk2k_Yhz0E2Gwa?dl=0 Essay question: Drawing predominantly on course material from the first part of the course (Weeks 2 to 6), was the ‘development project’ a failure, and, in light of material covered in the second part of the course (Weeks 7 to 13), critically evaluate the statement 'the idea of development stands like a ruin in the intellectual landscape [and]… the time is ripe to write its obituary”? How to approach your synoptic essay: first part of the question - Was the ‘development project’ a failure •What was the aim of the development project? •

Type of Essay: Course Content Based Essay -Answer this question within the universe of discourse delimited by the SOCY 2030 course materials You should equally balance the use of lecture material (lectures and documentaries) with tutorial material (readings and documentaries) (NO OTHER MATERIAL IS PERMITTED, only the material I have provided) Link to all materials: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q0ypq19bos8xrwk/AAAtF-e0GUWYk2k_Yhz0E2Gwa?dl=0 Essay question: Drawing predominantly on course material from the first part of the course (Weeks 2 to 6), was the ‘development project’ a failure, and, in light of material covered in the second part of the course (Weeks 7 to 13), critically evaluate the statement 'the idea of development stands like a ruin in the intellectual landscape [and]… the time is ripe to write its obituary”? How to approach your synoptic essay: first part of the question - Was the ‘development project’ a failure •What was the aim of the development project? •

Type of Essay: Course Content Based Essay -Answer this question within the universe of discourse delimited by the SOCY 2030 course materials You should equally balance the use of lecture material (lectures and documentaries) with tutorial material (readings and documentaries) (NO OTHER MATERIAL IS PERMITTED, only the material I have provided) Link to all materials: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q0ypq19bos8xrwk/AAAtF-e0GUWYk2k_Yhz0E2Gwa?dl=0 Essay question: Drawing predominantly on course material from the first part of the course (Weeks 2 to 6), was the ‘development project’ a failure, and, in light of material covered in the second part of the course (Weeks 7 to 13), critically evaluate the statement 'the idea of development stands like a ruin in the intellectual landscape [and]… the time is ripe to write its obituary”? How to approach your synoptic essay: first part of the question - Was the ‘development project’ a failure •What was the aim of the development project? •

The United States often is singled out as a shining example of democratic governance; however, the U.S. system of governance is not immune to criticism. Scholars from the right and the left point out flaws in the U.S. system from its founding to its present state. An interesting feature of democratic governance is that loyal opposition and dissent are built into the system. Some democracies, including the United States, have benefited greatly from those who criticized the status quo. Not everyone who criticizes aspects of a democratic system is a detractor. On the other hand, not all criticisms are valid. In fact, some criticisms may be destructive or easily refuted. One asset of democratic systems is the ability to improve and reform successfully when faced with a legitimate criticism. Evaluating which criticisms provide an adequate justification for reform is a more difficult task. To prepare for this Assignment:

• Review the article “Democracy, Nationali

All papers must be single spaced. Font no larger than 11, Calibri or New Times Roman ONLY! You must have at least 7 total citations/sources; books, journals, articles, websites, etc. All sources must be included in the works cited. More details attached.