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What you eat as well as other habits can either reduce or increase the chances of developing disease. Now scientists believe that what your mother ate  when she was pregnant with you may have an even greater impact on your disease risk. Much of this new area of study, epigenetics, is being done here at OHSU in Portland. Watch the video and read the short article. What are your reactions to...

This is the third (of five) Critical Thinking Posts for the course. It must be posted on Canvas by 8pm on Friday, January 10th, 2020.Remember, this is an opportunity for you to take a position on a media and culture issue using your informed opinion by the theory and concepts you are learning about in this course.Your answer must be a balance between what you think with what...

This is the third (of five) Critical Thinking Posts for the course. It must be posted on Canvas by 8pm on Friday, January 10th, 2020.Remember, this is an opportunity for you to take a position on a media and culture issue using your informed opinion by the theory and concepts you are learning about in this course.Your answer must be a balance between what you think with what...

 In a minimum 250 words, write a paragraph that answers the following questions:What does the word "literacy" mean to you?How does Gee define discourse?What is a discourse "identity kit"?Why does Gee believe that discourses are "inherently ideological"?Do you agree with him? Disagree? Both? Why? (Use examples and explain)

 In a minimum 250 words, write a paragraph that answers the following questions:What does the word "literacy" mean to you?How does Gee define discourse?What is a discourse "identity kit"?Why does Gee believe that discourses are "inherently ideological"?Do you agree with him? Disagree? Both? Why? (Use examples and explain)

 Proposal for Social Change Assignment    (See Calendar for Draft Due Dates)Writing for Social Change is based on the longstanding tradition in Western culture of using literature as a tool for social critique, as a means of calling for social change and justice, and as a tool for social transformation (hecua.org). We have already read examples of calls for...

 Proposal for Social Change Assignment    (See Calendar for Draft Due Dates)Writing for Social Change is based on the longstanding tradition in Western culture of using literature as a tool for social critique, as a means of calling for social change and justice, and as a tool for social transformation (hecua.org). We have already read examples of calls for...

In a minimum 250 words, write a paragraph that answers the following questions:What does the word "literacy" mean to you?How does Gee define discourse?What is a discourse "identity kit"?Why does Gee believe that discourses are "inherently ideological"?Do you agree with him? Disagree? Both? Why? (Use examples and explain)

In a minimum 250 words, write a paragraph that answers the following questions:What does the word "literacy" mean to you?How does Gee define discourse?What is a discourse "identity kit"?Why does Gee believe that discourses are "inherently ideological"?Do you agree with him? Disagree? Both? Why? (Use examples and explain)

The Social-Ecological Model (SEM) has been used to explain/predict behavior from an ecological perspective. The focus of the SEM is to describe how specific levels of influence, as well as internal and external factors, interact to impact and shape health behavior. Using the levels of intrapersonal, interpersonal, institutional, community, and societal factors, you will be asked to apply the SEM...