Is the concept of American Exceptionalism toxic or productive? What does or does not make the U.S. inherently different from the rest of the world? Is it important or necessary to be exceptional in the eyes of the world?

American Exceptionalism

Watch the video links provided below. The concept of American Exceptionalism has been floating around for generations in the U.S. then and even now. Is the concept of American Exceptionalism toxic or productive? What does or does not make the U.S. inherently different from the rest of the world? Is it important or necessary to be exceptional in the eyes of the world?


Discuss some of the similarities and differences between Canada and the U.S. In what ways can you think of in which you prefer some aspects of Canadian lifestyle to be implemented into U.S. society?

The U.S. & Canada Similar but Different 

Discuss some of the similarities and differences between Canada and the U.S. In what ways can you think of in which you prefer some aspects of Canadian lifestyle to be implemented into U.S. society? Or, if you have no preferences, state why? Anything to be hopeful about regarding the relationship between both nations? This is opinion based.

Pick a region/country in the world as to where you would want this celebration to take place & why you chose this region?

Create A Festival

1. You will first need to name your festival, then pick a region/country in the world as to where you would want this celebration to take place & why you chose this region?
2. Next you will need to outline some customs for this event examples; attire, food practices, religious, taken oaths, restraints, physical activities, artistic expression, naturalistic things, competitions, etc.

Use your imagination please…
3. Significance of this festival . Also express how long should the festival last & why?

You will need to add images or media that will add some color & flair to your festival, please upload such with your festival write up .

How do you see this rivaling positioning aiding the regional economy of South & East Asia? Or do you see turmoil in the future between both nations due to ongoing tensions and now India catching up as an economic rival?

India the Next China

Watch the two videos provided below.

What are some of the innovations, ambitions and dynamics present that is aiding India’s economic growth and productivity as the nation is positioning itself to rival China in more ways than it’s pre-existing tensions? This is also with considerations to uneven development present and historical land disputes with heighten tensions that persists between India & China. How do you see this rivaling positioning aiding the regional economy of South & East Asia? Or do you see turmoil in the future between both nations due to ongoing tensions and now India catching up as an economic rival? Explain in two-three paragraphs


How did the use of technology, like social media, help influence the diffusion of Tunisia’s Arab Spring? Years later, what has been some of the positive & negative aspects of this revolution that started in Tunisia & eventually had spread across the Middle East?

The Arab Spring & Now

Watch the videos attached below.
How did the use of technology, like social media, help influence the diffusion of Tunisia’s Arab Spring? Years later, what has been some of the positive & negative aspects of this revolution that started in Tunisia & eventually had spread across the Middle East?

Click the video link below watch the video about Russia’s geographic placement. Based on the information provided from the video, do you think Russia has somewhat been alienated by Europe?

Russia’s Geography: Europe or Asia

Click the video link below watch the video about Russia’s geographic placement.
Based on the information provided from the video, do you think Russia has somewhat been alienated by Europe?

This is given that 75% of its territory is east of the Euro mountains and deemed Asia by old geographers. Also consider WWII, the fall of East Germany, Russia’s involvement with SCO opposed to a group like NATO. Or has Russia more so alienated themselves from Europe? Refer to the textbook Chapter 5 for more details if need be.

Who ushered the system into existence? Who benefits from it? Is there a power imbalance somewhere in the process of development and use? Does that power imbalance ever shift?

LOS ANGELES UNION STATION

You will choose an infrastructure project , give a description of its purpose and the actors behind its emergence, then give an analysis of the project using our analytics and methods of analysis. The paper should be 4-5 pages long . The paper is worth 30% of your grade.

What is the relationship between politics, people, place, and the infrastructural system?
Who ushered the system into existence? Who benefits from it? Is there a power imbalance somewhere in the process of development and use? Does that power imbalance ever shift?
Does the system interact with ideas of nature, progress, the city, or the state? If not, what other kinds of ideologies are wrapped up in it?
If you are choosing an angle that involves questions of justice, what might justice look like around that system?

Explain the differences and relevance of space & place in your own words. Provide at least one example of both. What was your initial understanding of both prior to taking this class, if you didn’t already have a prior understanding of both.

Space and place 

Explain the differences and relevance of space & place in your own words. Provide at least one example of both. What was your initial understanding of both prior to taking this class, if you didn’t already have a prior understanding of both.

Explain the cultural issue including an analysis of its historical context and ethical dilemmas.

This is a signature assignment for my Human Geo class, We had to pick an academic article journal and write a comprehensive essay answering these questions. I’ve provided the article I was going to use, and some sources I thought supported the topic. I just need help!

Chicago Style, at least 750 words
including page number, footnotes, and cover page

Mildner, Gerard C.S., and Trey Barrineau. “Suburbs, Edge Cities and Santa Fe: A Conversation with Joel Garreau.” NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association, 2021. https://www.naiop.org/en/Research-and-Publications/Magazine/2021/Fall-2021/Business-Trends/Suburbs-Edge-Cities-and-Santa-Fe-A-Conversation-with-Joel-Garreau.

1. Explain the cultural issue including an analysis of its historical context and ethical dilemmas.
2. Explain the current state of the issue including if it still exists in any part of the world.
3. Analyze the evidence presented in the literature on this issue. Does the evidence provided in the research support their author/s theory?
4. Are the conflicting viewpoints on the issue? If so, which argument in the literature provides the strongest argument?
5. If the cultural issue still exists today, how does this issue affect the world?
6. Analyze the impact of this issue on your community , including what personal responsibility you may have in addressing the issue.