Games of Chance

Post has three assignments

1:Mathematics

Research some popular games of chance that Blaise Pascal or Daniel Bernoulli would have studied. Be prepared to explain the expected outcomes of these games and how this relates to the study of Probability. Find at least 2-3 different sources of information. Create a new Microsoft Word (.doc / .docx) or Rich Text Format (.rtf) document and write 1-2 pages, explaining the people identified above, their games of chance, the outcomes of these games, and how it relates to the study of Probability in your own words. Cite 2-3 references from websites that are reputable (they have a ".edu" extension).

Double spaced
12pt font
1" margins
Indent paragraphs
Include a Works Cited page (separate page, not included in the 1-2 page requirement)

2:Human Resources Management (HRM)

Locate a current news article that is relevant to one human resource management topics (example: recruitment, selection, equal employment opportunity, training, etc.), summarize the article, and explain its relevance to the course.

3:Listening and watching

Questions from the Reading Covach, "What’s That Sound?" pages 32 to 97. describe your listening and watching. incorporate information from the videos that you watched in this topic.

Pages 32-58 What’s That Sound?

1. Explain Country Western’s influence on Rock and Roll? Who were some of the people that made this happen?

2. What was the importance of Chess Records?

3. How was rhythm and blues a "dangerous influence" on american youth?

Pages 58-97 What’s That Sound?

1. How did life in the 1950’s change the music of the times?

2. How did the rise of youth culture correspond with the rise of rock and roll?

3. Explain the rise of the disc jockey

4. How was the music marketed? Why is this important? (How has marketing to our youth changed and how has it remained the same?)

5. Who were the Rock and Roll Crossovers? Explain their significance.

6 .How was Chuck Berry a model for other musicians?

7. What was the "Whitening of the Rhythm and Blues"?

8. Who was Pat Boone? What was his significance?(Explain the video that you watched)

9. Little Richard was the first artist to do what?(Give examples)

10. What was the significance of Buddy Holly?

Questions for the videos: Rock and Roll: Renegades of Rock: PBS video.

1. Explain the importance of Little Richard. What made him different?

2. Why do you think Sam Phillips recorded African American artists?

3. Explain how Phillips helped Elvis. How did Elvis change music (visually and musically)? What did this say about American culture? Why did Sam Phillips sell Elvis’s contract? How did this "change" Elvis?

5. What did Chuck Berry do differently? How did he influence other artists? (Listening Assignment Example) How do you think he influenced Rock and Roll, and "guitar culture"?

6.Explain the importance of Jerry Lee Lewis. Do you see a connection between him and Little Richard? What made him so appealing?

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