Assignment: Motivation and Motivation Strategies

Discussion 1A

• Imagine you are an illiterate peasant entering Chartres Cathedral in 1250 A.D. Describe something you could learn about Christianity just from viewing one of the stained glass windows.
• Imagine you are an educated young man who completed your doctorate at the University of Paris in 1250 A.D. What would be the subject of your “summa” and why would you choose this subject?
  

• Explain whether you agree or disagree with Dante’s assignment of sins to the nine levels of Hell in the Inferno.
• Of the authors and characters discussed in this section on medieval literature, which author or character do you most identify with or relate to? Explain your reasons why, referring specifically to the text.

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Assignment: Motivation and Motivation Strategies

This assignment supports the following lesson objectives:

• Describe the theories and perspectives on motivation.

• Identify the different types of motivation and their nature.

Assignment Overview
This reaction and response assignment explores theories, perspectives, and types of motivation.
Deliverables
1-page (12-point font) paper posted to the discussion board.
Activity Details
Perform the following tasks:

Step 1: Review the major theories of motivation in your textbook and in at least two articles.
For example, read:

• Theories of Human Motivation

• Employee Motivation

Step 2: Answer questions.
Answer the following questions:

• What is motivating you to attend school?

• What motivates you generally? (Consider arousal, incentive, and self-determination theories)

• Where do you fall in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

• What strategies do you use to motivate yourself?

Step 3: Write a 1-page report on your findings.
Write a 1-page report on your motivators based on the major theories of motivation.

Step 4: Save and post your assignment and submit a copy to your instructor.
Once you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place, submit a copy to your instructor, and post a copy of your report to the discussion board.

C

Discussion Forum

After you have reviewed the lesson, take some time to discuss the topics listed below with your classmates.
This assignment supports the following lesson objectives:

• Describe the changes, characteristics, and challenges related to each developmental phase.

• Describe the nature, characteristics, and major theories of emotion.

D

Discussion Forum

After you have reviewed the lesson, take some time to discuss the topics listed below with your classmates.
This assignment supports the following lesson objectives:

• Describe the changes, characteristics, and challenges related to each developmental phase.

• Describe the nature, characteristics, and major theories of emotion.

PART 2 PROJECT 1

NOTE. PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTION

Assignment 2: Project Paper

The Project Paper focuses on a suggested topic related to art, architecture, history, music, or

Literature. The project will reflect your views and interpretation of the topic. This project is designed to help

you stretch your mind and your abilities to be the creative, innovative, and critical thinker you already are!

Choose one (1) of the topics from the list of topic choices below. Read the topic carefully. Write a three to

four (3-4) page paper (750-1,000 words) that responds to each of the items described in the topic.

Note: Submit your topic choice to the instructor for approval before the end of Week 2.

For the topic you choose:

1. Support your ideas with specific, illustrative examples. If there are questions or points associated

with your chosen topic, be sure to answer all of the listed questions and address all of the items

in that topic. If your topic requires you to do several things related to the topic, be sure to do each

of the things listed.

2. While some of the topics tend to lend themselves toward particular writing genres, you are not

restricted to the specific format suggested for the individual topic. For example, you may do an

“interview,” a “proposal,” a “letter,” a “short story,” a “blog,” an “essay,” an “article,” or any other

written genre for almost any of the topics. The project is intended to be fun as well as informative,

so feel free to be creative with the delivery of your information.

3. Use at least two (2) sources besides the textbook, which counts as one (1) source.

Topic choices (pick 1):

1. Self-Portraits. Journal. The Renaissance artists Titian, Rembrandt, and Durer have each painted

self-portraits. Imagine yourself as one of these artists (or another artist of your choice that has

painted a self-portrait) and write a journal expressing your thoughts on “your” art (in other words,

the journal entries the artist would probably write.) (1) Explain “your” primary reason for painting a

self-portrait. (2) Describe “your” artistic choices in composition: use of color, space, etc. (3)

Explain what the portrait represents about “you” (as the artist.) (4) Explain “your” choices of

subject with regard to at least three other specific pieces “you” have painted.

2. Ladies & Gentlemen. Survey & Report. Some may believe that being “gentleman” or a “lady” in

today’s society is an outdated notion, but others may disagree. (1) Briefly summarize the main

characteristics of a well-rounded person, “l’uomo universal,” referring to specific sections within

the excerpt from The Courtier which identifies these characteristics. (2) Create a “survey” based

on the identified characteristics and “poll” at least ten people to find out whether or not the

characteristics are relevant for a “gentleman” or “lady” of today. (3) Tabulate and discuss the

responses in terms of gender, age, vocation, etc. of your survey participants, making note of any

interesting or surprising results which show up in your poll answers. (4) Finally, explain whether

or not you agree with the characteristics expressed by Castiglione in The Courtier.

3. Bayeux Tapestry Experience. Letter. Imagine yourself as one of the figures in the battle depicted

in the Bayeux Tapestry; in a letter home, you describe your experience to your family. (1) Write a

first-person account of this historical event from the perspective of one of the figures in tapestry.

(2) Use your senses to describe your impression of the event. (3) Describe specific elements of

the scene such as uniforms, weaponry, fighting styles, etc. (4) Explain why you believe your side

was justified in participating in the battle and how you would like the battle to be remembered.

4.Ancient Chinese Contributions. Essay. To win a trip to China, you enter a contest to determine

the four most useful contributions or inventions created by the ancient Chinese. (1) Identify eight

to ten of these useful inventions or contributions. (2) Nominate four that you believe are the most

ingenious or innovative. (3) Explain why you believe these four inventions or contributions are the

most useful inventions or contributions from the ancient Chinese. (4) Identify one invention or

contribution that you cannot live without and explain why.

 Other topic choice recommended and approved by the professor and supported by the grading

rubric.

The Project Paper will be graded on:

1. The level to which the instructions were followed.

2. The extent to which all four (4) parts in the topic were addressed.

3. The adequacy of information, examples, and details which support the general claim or main

idea.

4. The relevance of the explanations and descriptions.

5. The inclusion of three (3) required references (two additional sources besides your textbook)

documented using APA style.

6. Adherence to standard rules of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.

Your assignment must:

A. Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all

sides; references must follow APA Style format. Check with your professor for any additional

instructions specific to the selected topic.

B. Include a cover page containing the tile of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s

name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in

the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

C. Explain how key social, cultural, and artistic contributions contribute to historical changes.

D. Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical

context.

E. Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and socio-economic forces on social,

cultural, and artistic expressions.

F. Identify major historical developments in world cultures during the eras of antiquity to the

Renaissance.

G. Use technology and information resources to research issues in the study of world cultures.

 Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper writing mechanics.

PART 2 PROJECTS 2

Assignment 3: Cultural Event Report

NOTE: PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO WRITE ON SO THAT I CAN TELL THE INSTRUCTOR BEFORE FRIDAY AND PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE MUSEUM YOU WANT TO USE ALSO.

As a way of experiencing the Humanities beyond your classroom, computer, and textbook, you are asked

to attend a “cultural event” and report on your experience.

1. Visit a museum or gallery exhibition or attend a theater, dance, or musical performance before

the end of Week 10.

2. Write a two to three (2-3) page report (500-750 words) that describes your experience.

I. Clearly identify the event location, date attended, the attendees, and your initial reaction

upon arriving at the event.

II. Provide specific information and a description of at least two (2) pieces (e.g. art, exhibits,

music, etc.).

III. Provide a summary of the event and describe your overall reaction after attending the

event.

Note: Submit your cultural event choice to the instructor for approval before the end of Week 5.

Visiting a Museum

A. It makes sense to approach a museum the way a seasoned traveler approaches visiting a city for

the first time. Find out what there is available to see. In the museum, find out what sort of

exhibitions are currently housed in the museum and start with the exhibits that interest you.

B. If there is a travelling exhibition, it’s always a good idea to see it while you have the chance.

Then, if you have time, you can look at other things in the museum.

C. Make notes as you go through the museum and accept any handouts or pamphlets that the

museum staff gives you. While you should not quote anything from the printed material when you

do your report, the handouts may help to refresh your memory later.

D. The quality of your experience is not measured by the amount of time you spend in the galleries

or the number of works of art that you actually see. The most rewarding experiences can come

from finding one or two (1 or 2) pieces of art or exhibits which intrigue you and then considering

those works in leisurely contemplation. Most museums even have benches where you can sit and

study a particular piece.

E. If you are having a difficult time deciding which pieces to write about, ask yourself these

questions: (1) If the museum you are visiting suddenly caught fire, which two (2) pieces of art or

exhibits would you most want to see saved from the fire? (2) Why would you choose those two

(2) particular pieces?

Attending a Performance

 Check your local colleges to see if there are any free or low-cost performances or student

recitals. Student performances are generally of almost the same quality as professional

performances, but typically cost much less.

 Unlike visiting a museum, where you can wear almost anything, people attending performances

are often expected to “dress up” a bit.

 Take a pen or pencil with you and accept the program you are offered by the usher; you will

probably want to make notes on it during or after the performance.

 Turn off your cell phone before entering the auditorium. Do not use your phone to record the

music or to take pictures or videos. To play it safe, turn the phone off.

 Most long musical performances have at least one (1) intermission. If the lights start blinking, it is

a sign that the performance is about to begin

 Look for very specific things (such as a particular piece of music or the way certain instruments

sounded at a specific time) which tend to stand out as either enjoyable or not enjoyable. Be sure

to make notes of the things which you find enjoyable as well as the things which are not

enjoyable.

If a student is unable to attend a cultural event in person due to circumstances beyond the student’s

control, then the instructor will recommend an alternate event/activity for the student to “attend” online.

The “virtual” event/activity is usually only for students who, due to their physical location, cannot possibly

attend an event/activity in person; typically, these students are stationed overseas or have no means of

transportation. If you believe that you have a legitimate reason for attending a “virtual” activity, you must

contact the instructor no later than Week 5 for your request to be considered.

Your assignment must:

A. Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all

sides; references must follow APA Style format. Check with your professor for any additional

instructions.

B. Include a cover page containing the tile of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s

name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in

the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

C. Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical

context.

D. Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and socio-economic forces on social,

cultural, and artistic expressions

E. Use technology and information resources to research issues in the study of world cultures.

F. Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper writing mechanics.