Define and provide textual examples of what Nietzsche means by the term “history.”
Evaluate both the pros and cons of using history to guide a person’s life.
To what extent do you agree with his definition of history and his analysis of it
Next, which of the philosophers that we have decided, do you believe that Nietzsche would argue is still worthy of study? Make sure to support your answer with plenty of examples from the text.
When writing your answer be sure to address the following specific concerns:
How does the modern state represent a perfection of prior forms of government?
What does it mean to make a living for or from politics and how does this affect the process of governing?
Next, to what extent can political and ethical activity (as defined by Weber to be either an ethics of conviction or responsibility) coexist in the modern world?
Lastly, do you see Weber as primarily optimistic or pessimistic about the future of modern politics and is he correct?
Choose ONE primary source from the provided list of options. Read through the source and any contextual information that is provided about the source. After you have carefully read the source write a 575 word essay in which you address the following questions:
What is the source’s central? How does the author argue for this?
What is the context of the time period in which this piece was written?
What potential biases might the author have and why?
How does this source connect with themes or ideas you have learned in your history or political science courses? Be specific and give examples.
1) What is the main idea of the article?
What fundamental insight does the article convey regarding the topic chosen in this region (and/or country), and how to understand it? In other words, what idea links the information or arguments contained in the article together in a coherent fashion? Two paragraphs are sufficient.
2) What observations, descriptions or arguments does the article use to support the main idea?
To answer this question, choose specific examples or descriptions, case studies, major arguments, or individual experiences discussed in the article, and then explain how it illustrates the main idea or major them. If there is more than one major theme to the article, be sure to cover all of them in this section. As a general rule, four to five paragraphs should be sufficient, but more may be necessary depending on the length of the article.
3) What is the main contribution of this article to our understanding of the politics/history/culture of this region?
To answer this question, explain how the theme or content of the article coincides with or complements the material learned in class lectures and discussions. In other words, what does it suggest regarding the nature of politics, and/or history/culture and its complexities, and what does it tell us regarding the future trends or patterns of behavior of political actors in this region. One or two paragraphs should be sufficient
In The Trial, where does the law come from? What is the basis of its authority and how does Kafka suggest ways to subvert that authority? Is there any “there there” to the law or is it all smoke and mirrors (and even if the latter, is it still powerful nonetheless and how so?)
Use the pdf book provided to help answer the above questions. Use quotes in this style “( Kafka 62)” , when using a quote to support your answers.
Specify the most effective intelligence collection and analysis methods against the terrorist organization likely to conduct an attack within the United States that you selected by clearing answering all three of the following:
What domestic intelligence collection efforts would be best utilized on the organization you selected? (Intelligence Collection disciplines discussed in week 5) Do not focus on overseas intelligence collection programs; this is an HLSS course and we focus ONLY on collection within the U.S. homeland.
Which members of the IC would be the best collectors of intelligence on this particular organization within the country? (the intelligence and law enforcement agencies of the intelligence community we discussed in week 2) You may address agencies that collect overseas and within the homeland as the terrorism nexus overlaps both domains.
You may also consider some of the field agencies of DHS (since DHS I&A is just an office and does not collect) as some of the operating components do collect like ICE, CBP, USCG, and the Secret Service (who does focus on terrorism financing). Again, this is a Homeland Security course, so focus on the agencies that can support the homeland (like the FBI), NOT primarily overseas intelligence collection of foreign targets.
Clearly focus your paper only on domestic intelligence and law enforcement and remember the CIA does not collect intelligence on Americans domestically, they are a foreign intelligence agency (as are ALL of the military intelligence branches). See the readings from week 5 as well as this link to Executive Order 12333 (2008) However, the NSA is very different as they can and do collect both foreign and domestic communications (when authorized by a court [like FISA] or under certain conditions by the Attorney General to support the FBI). See
C) What intelligence analysis strategies would be the most effective and why? (choose only from the analytical strategies discussed in the week 6 lesson and specifically the reading A tradecraft primer: Structured analytic techniques for improving intelligence analysis or found at this link Remember that critical thinking (brainstorming) and situational logic DO NOT in themselves constitute an analytical approach — be specific and pick at least two specific strategies you think will help analyze what can be collected on a clandestine terrorist group attempting to attack the U.S. homeland.
At SCU, we push our students to be creative, be challenged, and be the solution. Think about an ethical dilemma that you care about that our society is currently facing. This can be something happening in your local community or more globally. How can an SCU education help you prepare for and address this challenge? (150-300 words)*
Briefly describe what prompted you to apply to Santa Clara University. Based on what you know about SCU and our Jesuit mission to educate citizens and leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion, how do you envision your life at SCU and beyond? (Maximum 200 words)*
Something about me that you might find useful when writing:
my desired major: political science
choir section leader, senior care club president, member of Support Individual with Alzheimer’s, Chinese club member,
When writing your statement of purpose, asking yourself these key questions:
Why do want this degree?
What are my expectations for this degree?
What courses or program features excite me the most?
Where do want this degree to take me, professionally and personally?
How will my unique professional and personal experiences add value to the program?
