Writing Homework Help

First class, Disabilities

1. How has the meaning of mental health disabilities evolved over the past few centuries? In the past twenty to thirty years? Describe the impact of social stigma on persons with mental health disabilities. What are the strengths and limitations of professional approaches to mental health disabilities? What are the strengths and limitations of the social model and independent living approach to mental health disability? Be sure to also reference one or both TED Talks included in this week’s Content. sources to be used:

Mackelprang, R., & Salsgiver R. (2015). Disability: A diversity model approach in human service practice (3rd ed). Belmont, CA: Oxford University Press.

• Disability, Chapter 10
• Westin, Kitty. Breaking the Stigma and Shame Around Mental Health
• Liberman, Jeffrey. Imagine If There Was No Stigma to Mental Illness

Second class: HUMS 3

Read the “broadcast advertising team” case at the beginning of the chapter 7 OR the “Community Report Card task force” case in chapter 8. Then select two of the “Questions for Review” below from its respective chapter to respond to. Include the text of the questions in your post and the topic of your case in the subject line of your post.

Broadcast Advertising Team

1. Pinpointing the leader of this group is easy. Why? In your own words, how would you describe the leadership of this group?
2. Jennifer is this group’s designated leader. Could any other member emerge as an informal leader? How?

sources:

• Galanes & Adams. (2019). Effective group discussion: Theory and practice (15th ed.). McGraw Hill. eText
• Effective Group Discussion: Chapters 7 and 8

Class 3:COMM 3W

1. Using Something New as your artifact, choose three course concepts in this week’s reading that are explored in the film. How does the film navigate issues of identity and prejudice? Does the fight that Kenya and Brian have in the grocery store feel genuine to you? Why or why not? What lessons does the film provide towards our understanding of intercultural communication?

2. How do you think the book’s discussion of American culture pertains to Online education? Online education still receives much criticism and ridicule. Do you feel that is because of our cultural orientation toward certainty, or is it because of lack of ‘face time’? How do U.S. cultural perceptions and interpretations affect the status of Online education?

3. Think about a recent conflict situation in which you participated (e.g., an argument with your significant other, your parents, or a stranger). What communication strategies did you use to give, maintain, or save face?

sources:

• Samovar, L.A., Porter, R.E., & McDaniel, E.R.. (2017). Communication Between Cultures (9th ). Boston: Wadsworth. eText
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 7
• Something New (Available for free viewing here)