Video game violence

post has three assignments

1:write on The effect of video game violence on physiological desensitization to real-life violence

2:The purpose of this assignment is to further facilitate your appreciation of a theatrical performance, understanding of how theater evolved, identification of the basic elements of theater, understanding of how theater generates meaning, examination of the uses of theater, and ability to be a more informed audience member by taking you from “page to stage.”

In Chapter 1 of Theatrical Worlds (pages 39-45, "How to Read a Play,") you read about the Greek tragedy Oedipus by Sophocles. You will continue with this story and read the play Antigone by Sophocles. This play can be found as a hard copy in Roesch Library or online.

In addition to your reading, view the excerpts from the National Theatre’s contemporary version of Antigone and their short videos of introduction to Greek Theatre and Tragedy below.

Submit your answers to ALL of the following questions to the Assignment tool entitled Extra Credit (see link below):

1. In your own words, identify the following in Antigone:

· Plot summary

· Point of Attack

· Protagonist & Antagonist

· Exposition

· Rising & Falling Action

· Climax

· Resolution/denouement

2. How do you see the theme of “fate” as alike or different when comparing Sophocles’ Oedipus and Antigone?

3. How do you see the issues presented in the play Antigone relating to people and/or events in 2015?

4. How do you see Antigone relating to Rites.Rights.Writes. and this year’s this year’s theme, “It’s your Nature”?

5. Discuss the National Theatre’s contemporary version of Antigone. Did you like it? Why/why not?

6. After learning about Greek tragedy, how do you see it relating to the dramas/characters (plays or movies) of today?

7. How do you see Greek Theatre as alike or different when compared to the theatre of today?

3:Managing state and local government

Using the textbook, recommended materials, and other materials as needed, answer one of the following:

How are Georgia’s schools funded? What is the largest source of funding and what is the source of that funding? What are some things that Georgia’s Chamber of Commerce recommends to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of education funding?
How is Medicaid funded? Who is currently eligible for Medicaid in Georgia? Make an argument for OR against the expansion of Medicaid to 138% of poverty in the State of Georgia.
Then, address in your discussion the following: Using news media, find and share a story about an innovation in local government that is worth sharing/repeating OR share an example of a city/county that is innovating to improve the environment.

local government