Project Two performs a cultural studies analysis of a film musical not studied in the course. You
will  use  the  circuit  of  media  model,  as  developed  by  Julie  D’Acci:  sociohistorical  context,
production, cultural artifact, and reception. Each node should be discussed in 600-800 words.
• In  the  Sociohistorical  Context situation,  find  three  newspaper articles  from  the
year your film was released. Pay particular attention to social history, especially in
relation to race and ethnicity. Give us a general idea of the major social discourses
circulating in the US at that moment.  
• The Production section should discuss the making of the film. You should cover
the studio, the producer(s), the screenwriter(s), the star(s), among others. Cite at
least  two  primary  sources:  newspaper  articles,  interviews,  autobiographies,  etc.
Also cite one secondary source, such as a history or biography.
• Perform a textual analysis of the film in the Cultural Artifact section, focusing on
the representation of race and ethnicity in the film. Cite at least one peer-reviewed
academic source.
• In  the  Reception  section,  discuss  how  the  film  was  reviewed  in  at  least  three
newspapers or magazines at the time. Select a range of voices, rather than critics
with a similar positionality.
. Possible film choices include Flying Down to Rio (1933), Down Argentine Way (1940),
Broadway Rhythm (1944),  The Three  Caballeros (1944),  Annie  Get  You  Gun (1950),  South Pacific
(1958), Mary Poppins (1964), Funny Girl (1968), Fiddler on the Roof (1971), Cabaret (1972), Chicago
(2002), Dreamgirls (2006), Pocahontas (1995), Rent (2005), The Princess and the Frog (2009), La La
Land (2016), In the Heights (2021).
 

You will identify a focus of inquiry from one specific policy area as negotiated and further refined between the student and the instructor. These are generally in the policy areas of healthcare, mental health, substance abuse, gerontology, safety net, child welfare, family advocacy, education, immigration, or criminal justice.

You will identify a population of concern. Each student will locate some data related to these policies’ potential impact on people living in Miami-Dade County, such as the population primarily impacted and what information you can find to tell us about the people affected by these laws. Include a summary as well as the citation and location of the information.

1. You will identify the primary and relevant laws and administrative policies that impact your area of inquiry. These include federal, state, and local resources. You will provide the citation and reference and summarize what information you have located and why it is relevant. This step will demonstrate that you know how to seek guidance and clarification from governmental laws, codes, and other external guidance forms.
2. It would help if you looked at these policy areas from a global perspective. Identify empirical research articles, books, videos, and other forms of information addressing social welfare policies and issues concerning this policy area. Remember, we need to engage diversity and difference in practice and advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice – so think broadly. Provide a table, summarize your findings, and tell us why these resources are useful to you as a professional social worker.
3. What is the potential impact of this legislation on human rights, social and/or economic justice for the client population?

I’m working on a case studies multi-part question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Zipcar is a car-sharing service alternative to traditional car rental companies. This case introduces two Zipcar customers, Sal Fishman, who has rented a Zipcar and is running late in an interview, and Anita Karr, who has just arrived at her reserved car’s empty parking space. Note that the consumer behavior we influence here is NOT the customer’s purchase decision. Specifically, we refer to customers actions taken as a co-producer of the service processes. (e.g., arrive on time for the doctor appointment; clean the table after eating the meal). Start your case report with a brief case overview.

Assignment Questions:

1. What are the critical success factors for Zipcar? 
2. List the name of an organization that successfully influenced your behavior (consumer behavior as a co-producer). Please provide a brief description of the product or service you were using. Which behavior was the organization trying to influence? What mechanism(s) were used in an attempt to influence your behavior? In your opinion, why was the attempt successful? 
3. List the name of an organization that unsuccessfully influenced your behavior (consumer behavior as a co-producer)? Please provide a brief description of the product or service you were using. Which behavior was the organization trying to influence? What mechanism(s) were used in an attempt to influence your behavior? In your opinion, why was the attempt unsuccessful? 
4. What mechanisms does Zipcar have in place to manage customer’s behavior? What, specifically, are these mechanisms intended to accomplish? What adjustments would you recommend that the company make to these mechanisms? 

I’m working on a communications writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

You will write both a brief introductory letter/message to describe the importance of developing high-quality interactions with families and children AND an introductory family survey to elicit each family’s individual needs and preferences of your early childhood program’s communication system. The introductory message must describe the importance of developing positive interactions with families and children. The survey content must demonstrate your value of positive, meaningful interactions among the children, families, and educators toward promotion of partnership.

In a Microsoft document or an electronic format,

• Compose a 1-2 page letter/message to parents discussing the importance of developing high-quality interactions and communication with families and children. Provide examples for how this will happen or how it will look like in your program.
• Create an original survey with questions that ask families about their communication needs and preferences. The survey must include:
• Directions for families to help them complete the survey.
• At least two questions for each of the following areas:
• Modality – In which formats do families prefer to receive and share information?
• Frequency – How often do families want to receive certain information? How will families share information with the program?
• Topics – What types of information do families want to receive?
• Expectations – What do families expect from their communication with the program?
• For each survey question, you may use a rating system (such as rating the preference of each element between one and five, with one being lowest and five being the highest), multiple choice, or open-ended questions.

briefly explain your level of knowledge and practical experience of the concept of emotional intelligence and self-leadership at the beginning of the week’s discussions. What are your expectations for this week`s topic?

Core Self-Evaluations

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Response:

Emotional intelligence is something new to me and the more I read and become knowledgeable about it the more I get engage and interested in understanding the importance and impact of it in our workplace. Emotional intelligence is a very important skill in leadership. Emotional intelligence refers to the capability of a person to manage and control his/her emotions and the ability to control the emotions of others as well. By using emotional understanding, you can make decisions, solve problems, and communicate more effectively. I’d like to use our COO as an example that relates to emotional intelligence. This week has been busy for all of us and he saw our CFO looking stressed out and swamped – he stopped by at his office and asked if he is alright. He jokingly suggested to play a calming music in his office (rain forest sound) and meditate because he saw him wired and anxious – he tapped him and said, take a break – then cracked a witty joke to break the tension. A good leader has an influence to change his employees/co-worker’s mood and emotion and has the ability to communicate clearly and cultivate a positive work environment.My expectation is to use the tools and resources that are provided for this coure and read as mucha and get familiarize in the upcoming topics.

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