Assignment 1 Objective :

“What does “being human” mean to you? What is the definition of humanity? What informs your definition? How does your perspective compare to the text you read?

(see: Readings & Materials > Course Readings > T 2/28 – select the reading by group #)

Groups 1, 2, & 7: Nussbaum

Groups 3 & 4: Rochat

Groups 5 & 6: Smith

Write a paragraph of 200-300 words answering the above questions. DUE: Thurs. 3/2 by 7:59 am.”

My response :

     Being human means to me, a form of a reminder of identity, unity to all humans. In the end of the day we are collectively united because of that fact. What separates us, is one another features, we all are humans but different on our own. As well it reminds me we are above all, either negatively we dominate and may hurt the ones/things below us. The definition of humanity stated in the article, “What does it mean to be human?”, is “ If ‘human’ means ‘my own natural kind,’ then referring to a being as human boils down to the assertion that the other is a member of the natural kind that the speaker believes herself to be.” Highlighting that the word human will be replaced with “my own natural kind” so whatever spectrum you fall in being human you are acknowledged. The text, highly argues the fact that humans can't be simply described scientifically since there's divisions of various types within it. My perspective differs from that idea since I do believe being human can be simply described as the mammal that is above all, the ones who affect nature highly, and how the world functions because of us, we just evolved.

Assignment 2 : Presentation Feedback 5/04 (based off research paper topic)

My response :

Xavier - good clear structure, well researched, relevant information towards the topic :African-American Socioeconomic Impact on Mental Health, understandable, profound vocabulary, suitable volume. Important to spread awareness since there's an amount of inequality and failures in the stereotypes, treatment for people in poverty unable to live sustainable.  

Daniel - Structure was understandable, correct information, relative to the topic. Interesting and suitable for the audience. Meaning topics can be valued and curiosity can be made. Topic was - Environmental Climate Change and Mental Health Implications
It was important to be informed about the information since “mild stress and distress, high-risk coping behavior such as increased alcohol use and, occasionally, mental disorders such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress.” are the result in relations  to ongoing global change. 

Walter- Welcoming gestures and posture, presentation seems natural, good eye contact, good pronunciation , good speed, content is relevant to the topic. Topic was - “How Limited Supermarkets affect Low Income Communities” brought awareness to the community's reality in present time for the access of healthy food. Such as “Poor households in rural areas rely more on smaller grocery stores and supermarkets than do metro area households, and they may face higher average food prices and reduced access to food as a result.”

Max- Understandable the content was reliable to the topic :   Genetic And Mental Health Affects. Well researched. 

Chigoziri  - Health Impacts of Objectifying Women

Carlos - Opioid Crisis and the Impact on Society 
,Connected with poverty 
,The causes of being a addict 
,Undertstable