Friendship Enjoyed A Status Not Unlike Marriage
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Friendship Enjoyed A Status Not Unlike Marriage
In this module, we learned that, in Medieval Europe, friendship enjoyed a status not unlike marriage. Vernon writes: “So great was the political weight that such friendships could bear that they could effect changes in much the same way as a marriage” (p. 179). Marriages between friends, kissing, sleeping together, and even being buried together were not uncommon. In places like Africa and Asia, this experience is also not uncommon. Yet, in the West, these actions are confined to interactions within marriages.
In at least 250 words total, please answer each of the following, drawing upon your reading materials and your personal insight. What have we lost or gained in our ability to fully express ourselves in our friendships in our contemporary, Western society?
To what extent is the enactment and expression of friendship similar/ different in contemporary society compared with Medieval Europe and Ancient Greece? Discuss the personal and societally-imposed constraints that limit our sharing close friendship bonds with others today.
Evaluation Criteria
Read the Discussion Board Rubric [PDF, File Size 41.8 KB] to understand the expectations for this assignment. Keep the following points in mind:
Postings should be original, accurate, and focused on the topic.
Postings should demonstrate understanding of key concepts.
Responses should be original, sufficiently detailed, and stimulate discussion.
Provide a minimum of one cited reference in APA style for each original posting.
Online tips for using APA style may be found at the OWL website.
All discussions together count as 30% of your overall grade.
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Module 5
In the classical, Greek period, friendship consisted of close bonds between men of essentially the same race and social standing. It was unheard of for men and women to enjoy friendships or for a master and slave to interact socially. This changed a bit in Roman times, and today, many of us enjoy a lot more diversity in our friendships. Still, as Vernon shares, similar to the politics of friendship in Ancient Greece, we mirror a bit of that homogeneity in our friendships today:
“We see as much to this day, inasmuch as friendships across social classes and ethnic divides are relatively rare” (p. 171).
Before completing this activity, please be sure that you have read: Friendship Values and Cross-Category Friendships: Understanding Adult Friendship Patterns Across Gender, Sexual Orientation and Race [PDF, File Size 217 KB].
In at least 250 words total, please answer each of the following, drawing upon your reading materials and your personal insight:
To what extent do your friendships represent a range of diversity, in terms of class, race, religion, and ethnicity?
How have you personally been challenged to draw from a diverse pool of individuals in your experience of “close” friendships? What are some of the barriers, if any?
Evaluation Criteria
Read the Discussion Board Rubric [PDF, File Size 41.8 KB] to understand the expectations for this assignment. Keep the following points in mind:
Postings should be original, accurate, and focused on the topic.
Postings should demonstrate understanding of key concepts.
Responses should be original, sufficiently detailed, and stimulate discussion.
Provide a minimum of one cited reference in APA style for each original posting.
Online tips for using APA style may be found at the OWL website.
All discussions together count as 30% of your overall grade.
Note: In 250-300 words, prepare a detailed outline of your Key Assignment draft (given in Homework#02) for this week’s project for review by your colleagues. Must include 2-3 references in APA. Your answer must be 100% Original.
Homework# 02
Note: Write 2-3 pages paper on the Instructions provided below in the Key Assignment Draft. Must include 2-3 references in APA. Your answer must be 100% Original.
Key Assignment Draft
Choose a publicly traded company and research its annual report. (If you cannot find it online, you can go to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Web site and locate a copy). These results have been audited, but for this exercise, they will be viewed as if they have not.
Friendship Enjoyed A Status Not Unlike Marriage
RUBRIC
Excellent Quality
95-100%
Introduction 45-41 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Literature Support
91-84 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Methodology
58-53 points
Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.
Average Score
50-85%
40-38 points
More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.
83-76 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.
52-49 points
Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.
Poor Quality
0-45%
37-1 points
The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.
75-1 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.
48-1 points
There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met
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