Author: Joyce

Following the oppression of the “Dark Ages,” people of the Renaissance saw the rise of secularism, humanism and hedonism. How do Renaissance madrigals illustrate this shift in philosophy?

One of the main goals of this course is to deepen your understanding of music and its relationship to society. No doubt, you came into this class with preconceived ideas about music. Identify at least three (3) views that you held before taking this class that changed over the course of the semester. In detail, discuss the process through which you changed your mind. Write at least one (1) paragraph on each of the views. In your discussion, describe the class activity or activities (reading, group projects, concert reports, online activities, lectures, discussions) that lead you to alter your views of music. In addition, write a paragraph describing how this class could have been more effective in answering your questions about music.

Extra Credit: Mozart and the Enlightenment

Before the Enlightenment, most composers were supported by the patronage system. That is, they were employed either by the church or the aristocracy. During his later years in Vienna, Mozart became one of the first freelance composers. What aspects of his social surroundings allowed for his entrepreneurship and how were these aspects different from the conditions of past eras? In your discussion, you should include Enlightenment philosophy, the rise of the middle class, and the emergence of public concerts.

Conduct research on the Internet, and write on some of the highly publicized DoS attacks that have occurred most recently. Include in your paper the attackers who launch these attacks, and discuss how these attacks can be prevented.

Conduct research on the Internet, and write a one-two- page paper on some of the highly publicized DoS attacks that have occurred most recently. Include in your paper the attackers who launch these attacks, and discuss how these attacks can be prevented.

Define power. What makes the US more or less powerful on the international stage? Consider hard and soft power, means of measuring and expanding power, and the security dilemma. • Does engaging in nation building increase security? If so, how? If not, why not?

Define power. What makes the US more or less powerful on the international stage? Consider hard and soft power, means of measuring and expanding power, and the security dilemma.
• Does engaging in nation building increase security? If so, how? If not, why not?