1. Choose a specific (manufacturer, model, version, etc.) piece of audio technology that you feel has been important to the last ten or so years of musical development. You may choose an instrument, software, hardware, or anything else that can be defined as an audio technology. The technology itself may be older than ten years, but you should be able to explain how it has affected music of the last ten years.
2. Explain how you think this piece of equipment has affected music and/or audio culture, including supporting details such as corporations, people, artists, songs, albums, organizations, genres, and anything else that is relevant. Be sure to discuss your choice of equipment and why it is important to any culture you consider yourself a part of.

*note, the guidelines address audio technology and music, but it is okay to write about a non-musical technology as long as you can present information of equivalent value.

Topic ideas: AutoTune, DAWs, Bluetooth, software instruments, noise-cancelling headphones, sonography, LRAD, ultrasonic welding, new instruments, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, specific models of synthesizers/electric guitars/MIDI controllers/microphones/drum machines/samplers/etc.

• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

From Saudi or Middle East market, select an example of partnership between two companies (acquisition, collusion, joint venture, value-chain partnership, mutual service consortium, licensing arrangement…) and answer the following questions:

• Briefly present the two companies, members of partnership (Industry, location, size, competitors, activities…). (Max 400 words)-(1Mark)
• What is the kind of this partnership and what are its main reasons?(1Mark)
• What are the issues brought up by the companies during partnership? (1Mark)
• Evaluate the competitive advantage of the partner- companies. (1Mark)
• What is the method used by the partner-companies to manage the organizational culture? underline the pros and cons of this method.(1 Mark)

Notes:

• The chosen example must be from real market and the partnership already done.
• Answers must be clear, precise and concise.
• Using terminology developed in your course will be highly valued.
• Limit Words of the assignment: Maximum 1500 words.
• All instructions mentioned in the cover page must be respected.

1.Plans need to have your name on them and need to include at least 2 pages describing:

NO PLAGARISM AND CITATIONS MUST

1) Explain which of the following policies you believe are likely to increase the rate of economic growth in the United States.

a. Congress passes an investment tax credit, which reduces a firms taxes if it installs new machinery and equipment.

b. Congress passes a law that allows taxpayers to reduce their income taxes by the amount of states sales taxes they pay.

c. Congress provides more funds for low-interest loans to college students.

2) What effect does the payment of government unemployment benefits have on the unemployment rate? On the severity of recessions? Do you think that people should be allowed to receive unemployment benefits for 99 weeks?

Also, I am providing on what the essay is supposed to be on and also the movie of the Death of a salesman.

Topics to cover in your final essay:

1. How reliable is the narrative in Death of a Salesman?

Consider the following in your answer: Are Willy’s words to be trusted? Biff’s? How does the rotation of time affect the reliability? Is Willy suffering from a psychological breakdown? If so, what is it and what are the symptoms he is exhibiting. can any character be trusted here?

1. What does this play reveal about the American Dream? How does the reader view it through the lens of this “old man”?

Consider the following in your answer: Miller’s view of the concept of the American Dream with other traditional definitions. Is Miller subverting the American Dream or exploring the way it affects one’s expectations? Is it overly cynical (negative) or realistic? Finally, is this subject and tone still relevant today?

1. Discuss one of the many motifs in the play (i.e. stockings, diamonds, garden, jungle/woods, stealing).

Consider the following in your answer: What are the various attitudes about stockings/selected motif? Is the motif selected a symbol in the play as well? If so, how. How does the motif further the plot and overall meaning of the story? Example, the stockings are a symbol that measure Willy’s success, Biff’s recognition of his father’s betrayal, and Willy’s guilt.

1. What is the author’s view on modernity/progress? What is his purpose in including the tape recorder, new car, etc.?
2. Finally, what are the internal and external conflicts between Willy and Biff that set up this climax of the story?

Consider the following in your answer: Have new gas heaters, tape recorders, cars changed the American Dream? Relate how Willy is left behind (hint: title connotations) and is overly reliant on these innovations. Is the little guy able to survive with the advent of progress and sophistication?

6 page minimum.

MLA style – you must use at least 3 outside sources (i.e. history, psychology or critical analysis texts) and QUOTES FROM THE PLAY ITSELF.