These are the character notes for " The Evolution of Society as a Whole ." Deepu Balakrishnan -- He has toffee skin, brown eyes, and short curly black hair with a short mustache and beard. A scar cuts through his left eyebrow. His heritage is Indian. He speaks Arabic, English, Esperanto, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Sinhalese, Spanish, Tamil, and Telugu; he is learning Dhivehi. When Deepu was 12, his family protested a mob lynching of a Muslim family. In the resulting riot, his father was killed and Deepu suffered a deep cut over his left face. The rest of his family was scattered. Deepu became a street child and was picked up by Kraken a few years later. For a brief period, he tried using his superpowers in combat, but he wasn't good at it and didn't like it. So Kraken sent him to school instead. Deepu earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies - Sociology with a minor in Changemaking at the University of California-San Diego in San Diego, California. He still likes Muslims in defiance of political conflicts. He can quickly and easily form connections with new people. When the nation of Thalassia formed, Deepu was asked to serve as a liason to outsiders. Origin: Deepu was born during Diwali, and when he was 10, he developed superpowers. However, he never gained much control over them, despite years of effort, so he doesn't use them much. Uniform: Most of the time, he wears casual men's wear in various cultural styles, although he has a few suits for formal occasions. He also has a Kraken uniform of dexflan and capery. The jumpsuits are sensibly designed with sleek fit, plenty of pockets and fasteners for equipment. They provide Expert (+4) Camouflage to a designated user, but if worn by anyone else, turn garish neon colors. Qualities: Expert (+4) Languages, Good (+2) Liaison, Good (+2) Muallaftul Qulubum, Good (+2) Rapport Poor (-2) Combat Capability Powers: Poor (-2) Energy Balls The number of balls generated is largely random, although pushing energy up or down tends to generate more or fewer balls. At firefly size, Deepu can control the general motion of the balls for a few moments before they get loose. Much larger than that, and his aim consists of "this side facing enemy" since they emanate from his front. Motivation: To help people connect. • The persons considered eligible include the fuqara (poor), the masakin (pauper), the fi-riqab (under bondage), the gharimun (heavily indebted), muallaftul qulubum (those whose hearts are inclined towards Islam), ibn-sabeel (traveler), amileen alaih ( zakat officials) and fi-sabilillah (in the path of Allah SWT) Are Mob Lynchings ‘Fine’? Notwithstanding the economy, issues like mob lynching of Muslims in the name of religion and forcing victims to chant “Jai Shree Ram” (Hail Lord Ram) are also projected as ‘fine’, whereas these crimes have a serious impact on the peace of the nation, and provide room for social imbalances among communities. Bachelor of Arts in International Studies - Sociology at the University of California-San Diego in San Diego, California Major Requirements: Language Requirement International Studies majors are required to demonstrate basic proficiency in a modern foreign language. This can be accomplished in one of the following ways: • Completion of the fourth quarter college-level foreign language course • Proficiency Exam All courses are 4-units, upper-division and must be taken for a letter grade of C- or better. • INTL 101. Culture and Society in International Perspective • INTL 102. Economics, Politics, and International Change • INTL 190. Seminar in International Studies (Prerequistes: INTL 101 and INTL 102) INTL 102 may be taken before INTL 101. Both INTL 101 and INTL 102 must be completed before INTL 190. The INTL core courses must be taken at UC San Diego. Disciplinary Focus (8 courses) All eight (8) courses must be 4 units, upper-division and taken for a letter grade of C- or better. Eight (8) upper-division courses must be selected from the following: • SOCI 125. Sociology of Immigration • SOCI 152. Social Inequality and Public Policy • SOCI 157. Religion in Contemporary Society • SOCI 158. Islam in the Modern World • SOCI 169. Citizenship, Community, and Culture • SOCI 178. The Holocaust • SOCI 179. Social Change • SOCI 188I. The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Interdisciplinary Elective Courses (3 courses) All three (3) courses must be upper-division, 4 units and taken for a letter grade of C- or better. • Courses must be selected from the approved Interdisciplinary Elective Course List o Note: All courses must be selected from departments outside of the disciplinary focus department. Course Pre-requisites: Students are responsible for meeting all departmental pre-requisite courses. Please refer to the General Catalog for additional information. Regional Requirement At least three (3) of the eleven (11) Disciplinary Focus and Interdisciplinary Elective courses must focus on one region. • Note: This requirement is an overlap requirement comprised of courses that count for both the Disciplinary Focus or Interdisciplinary Elective courses and the Regional Requirement. • Regional Requirement courses may come all from within the Disciplinary Focus, Interdisciplinary Electives, or a combination of the two. • Possible regions include: Africa, East Asia, Europe, Latin America or the Middle East . ANAR 116. Sea Level Change - the Israeli Example in World Perspective ANSC 187. The Anthropology of Mental Health in Israel and the Diaspora LTWL 143. Arab Literatures and Cultures The Changemaking Minor at the University of California-San Diego in San Diego, California Code Title Units 9 Lower Division Units CHNG 101 Introduction to Changemaking 3 LEAD 160 Personal Leadership, Self-inquiry and Discovery 3 Select one of: 3 SOCI 210 Social Justice 9-10 Upper Division Units MGMT 310 Innovation and Design Thinking Elective 3-4 Consult Program Director for course options. COMM 112G. Interaction and Mediation: Language and Globalization CHNG 495 Changemaking Capstone 3 Total Units 18-19 Abrial Rennes -- She has fair skin, brown eyes, and long straight hair streaked in lighter and darker shades of blonde. Her heritage includes Breton, French, and American. She speaks Breton, English, Esperanto, French, and Spanish. She grew up in Montpelier, Vermont where she attended Reflétant l’école Auguste Rodin . Originally planning to become an artist, Abrial earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a minor in Urban and Regional Studies at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. After graduating, she took a travel year featuring French-speaking, Spanish-speaking, and other countries through the Get a Life Program. She spent one month each in Mexico, Venezuela, Equatorial Guinea, Spain, Andorra, France, Lithuania, Senegal, Australia, Vanuatu, and Bhutan. That year's work qualified her for a World Citizen Passport. While in Senegal she met a young man, Jawara Sarr, who later became her husband. Then Abrial returned to Cornell for a Master of Public Administration with a Concentration in Human Rights and Social Justice along with a graduate minor in Peace Studies . Abrial enjoys thinking about big ideas, and she doesn't mind shaking things up in the process. She loves traveling and interacting with different people, but she becomes distinctly uncomfortable if she stays in a homogenous group for very long. Currently she works for the Global Looking Glass, a Terramagne organization that reports on human rights. Qualities: Expert (+4) Human Rights Analyst, Good (+2) Existential Intelligence, Good (+2) Subversive, Good (+2) World Citizen Poor (-2) Cultural Claustrophobia Read about Esperanto speakers . Human rights feature in various reports . Explore some of the issues in this field . Learn how to write a basic human rights report and how to document one in detail . Reflétant l’école is an alternative school designed to support children's urge to mimic adults. Classes include no more than 12 students per teacher. In a school building, this often means having a class of 20-30 students with 2-3 teachers, such that one can monitor the general activity while another(s) gives a lesson to a small group. However, this is one of the best alternative methods in terms of adapting to tutoring or homeschooling. One teacher may then guide a handful of students, even if they have different ages and abilities. This approach is popular both with upper-class families who hire a tutor, governess, or nanny; and with middle-class families who homeschool their children. Reflétant l’école was developed by a French-speaking community in Vermont who wanted an effective system of education that scaled well across socioeconomic classes, and it represents a formal version of historic practices. It is customarily a French immersion school for that reason, although it doesn't have to be. The name literally means "reflecting school," although it is often rendered in English as "reflection school" or even "mirror school." The densest concentration of schools is in the northeast (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts) followed by Louisiana. There's another sizable cluster in Michigan, some in Missouri mostly River City, a couple in Onion City, and others scattered widely around including one in Healy, Denali, Alaska. The school style has a profound effect on people. It's the only known school in which all students are shown how to teach as well as how to learn. About 25% of students choose a career in education or some related field. Another 15% go into art, photography, home decoration, or other visual arts. About 10% choose dance, modeling, entertainment, or some other career that involves being looked at. Another 5% go into a career that uses French such as French teacher, writer, singer, diplomat, or fashion designer. And yet the body image among students is overwhelmingly higher than average: they grow up surrounded by images of themselves and other people, so they see more honestly and accept more accurately. The Get a Life program assists creative youth in personal development. It offers tour guides and travel programs at two levels, one for people who want to travel between high school and college, the other for those who want to do it after college; and participants may do both if they wish. It includes many options ranging from two to three month summer sessions on up to full year sessions. About 10% of high school graduates do not immediately go into higher education or employment, and taking a travel year is a popular option. Some travelers choose a regional destination and meander within it; others cover the whole globe. In the year-long package, it's common to choose three or four different continents and move from one to another. Themed packages are available for people who wish to study particular subjects such as architecture, crafts, literature, or the environment. Another popular option is to visit multiple countries all sharing a world language, such as Spanish or French. The formal packages customarily include at least one "serendipity" stop, and travelers may choose more if they wish, up to selecting the entire itinerary at random. Get a Life also offers support for people 18+ who wish to backpack or otherwise travel on their own but still have access to the group's hostels, maps, lesson plans, and other resources. The program attracts primarily writers, artists, and musicians but also dancers, sculptors, computer programmers, and various other creative types. It upholds the principle that in order to make great art, you need to experience life. Traveling around the world is a terrific way to cram a lot of experience into a relatively short span of time. Often participants find a culture or career they love, which shapes the rest of their life and work. College-age travelers are more likely to find a life partner. (Participants are encouraged, but not required, to use a long-term form of birth control while traveling, so that is available to everyone at no extra cost.) The program also supports travelers in finding places to live and work after returning home, with ties to a wide range of publishers, galleries, and performance art companies. Prices vary depending on destination and length of session. However, Get a Life is heavily subsidized both by the National Foundation for the Arts and the Department of Education. Another major source of funding comes from their own graduates. Most successful graduates fund at least one new traveler; many have set up ongoing scholarships. Those who can't afford to contribute such sums can choose between a general scholarship fund supported by graduates, or one open to the public at large, both of which offer a variety of categories in which applicants can qualify. Get a Life is so effective at improving maturity, tolerance, diversity, and excellence in its participants that many high schools recommend it to creative seniors instead of going directly to college. Conversely, most colleges -- and almost all fine arts schools -- view it more as alternative education than as a vacation in terms of accepting applicants. Often they let high school seniors apply and then defer enrollment in college until after completing their Get a Life tour. College seniors may announce plans to travel after college, and use that to gain admission to classes that will help them in that endeavor. This results in a higher level of artistic quality and cultural awareness in Terramagne. World Citizen Passport This document was requested by the Dr. Vandana Shiva, and it counts with the blessing of the grandparents and masters who represent the ancestral wisdom, as one, we offer to every single activist, world citizen and organizations that fight in order to protect Mother Earth. The World Citizen Passport, identifies you as an activist, nature agent, cultural ambassador or commander, that understands that Mother Earth has no boundaries and that it is our duty to protect her, in general, everyone who in any way promotes an extraordinary behavior in defense of Mother Earth can use this passport of world citizenship. Furthermore this document can be used in every associated establishment that we can find in the Golden pages, to obtain different benefits or to register your participation in the events that support this cause . In Terramagne, the World Citizenship Passport is recognized by a majority of nations and is available in 11 world languages. However, it must be earned instead of received as a birthright. Notably, it does NOT require citizenship in a recognized nation, making it available to stateless people, refugees, citizens of unrecognized nations, and others for whom the common travel documents may be unobtainable or undesirable. Obtaining a World Citizenship Passport requires: * documenting identity through a variety of possible options * speaking at least two languages well enough for basic use, one of which must be a world language (English, French, Spanish, Esperanto) * visiting at least 12 countries * demonstrating fluency with travel plans and related arrangements * practicing multicultural awareness and diplomacy * understanding at least 6 world issues (decolonization, gender equality, human rights, peace, refugees, volunteerism) * making a creative or other contribution to a cause of global significance such as world peace The idea is that world citizens have a breadth of experience and a depth of tolerance which makes them a community well suited to helping others get along and get around the planet. In light of this, they get discounts and other perks from many airlines, hotels, and other businesses that cater to travelers. Most embassies take them seriously, and some countries prefer their diplomats to earn World Citizenship. Bachelor of Fine Arts Curriculum and Requirements at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York Within the departmental curriculum, the first three semesters provide six introductory, medium-specific studio classes (drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, print media, and digital media) along with an intensive art seminar. Following this, students select from advanced studios in which medium specificity accommodates and encourages developing student material and intellectual interests. In the second and third years, students may apply for semester programs at both AAP NYC and Cornell in Rome, which combine studio classes with seminars, studio visits, field trips, and internship possibilities aimed at providing added exposure to professional and global art worlds. All three campuses run robust visiting artist lecture series. Upon return to Ithaca, the final three semesters focus on studios and seminar work based on strengthening self-directed practice while preparing for a thesis project. Students matriculating in fall 2018 should follow this curriculum: B.F.A. required classes and credits. Requirement area and number of classes Specific classes Credits 6 classes of studio practice: Introductory 2000-level studios. To be completed by the end of the third semester. ART 2201 Introduction to Painting ART 2301 Introduction to Print Media ART 2401 Introduction to Sculpture ART 2501 Contemporary Art Practice Through Drawing (first fall semester) ART 2601 Introduction to Photography ART 2701 Introduction to Digital Media 24 credits 4 classes of studio practice: Elective 3000-level studios 16 credits B.F.A. students are required to successfully complete four 3000-level studios from any of the six different studio practice areas as well as Rome and/or New York City. Students may enroll in a 3000-level studio once they have successfully completed the 2000-level studio in that same studio practice area. Sample classes include: ART 3201 Spatial Transpositions in Painting ART 3501 Drawing: Pictorial Language ART 3601 Photography: Identity and the Global Lens ART 3001 Rome Studio (fall only) 1 class of studio practice: Pre-thesis ART 3006 Advanced Practice (spring only; 4 credits; prerequisite for ART 4003) 4 credits 2 classes of studio practice: Thesis year ART 4003 Thesis I ART 4004 Thesis II All required 3000-level studios and ART 3006 must be completed before ART 4003 Thesis I, and all elective 3000-level studios must be completed before ART 4004 Thesis II. 8 credits 1 class of shop instruction ART 2900 Shop+Tech This 1-credit class provides instruction in the use of AAP's machine fabrication and digital media facilities. 1 credit 3 classes of theory and criticism and one additional theory and criticism elective. 12 credits ART 2103 First-Year Studio Research Workshop (first fall) ART 4100 Senior Seminar (final fall) ART 1101 - Art as Experience 3 classes of art history 12 credits One modern/contemporary art history class, one global art history class, and one additional art history elective. ART 3810 - [Photography and the American Dream] ART 3803 - Art History: Italian Cinema ART 3805 - Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Metropolitan Studies 2 writing classes Any two writing classes from the following: First-Year Writing Seminars (FWS), ENGL 2880, ENGL 2890 HIST 1460 - FWS: Papers of Empire: Writing and the Colonization of America from Columbus to Lewis and Clark ENGL 2880 - Expository Writing 6 credits Elective Plan Any academic class at Cornell chosen in consultation with faculty advisor. 37 credits Total 120 credits Urban and Regional Studies Minor at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York The urban and regional studies (URS) minor has been formulated specifically for out-of-department students who are interested in what shapes cities and metropolitan regions. Requirements * A minimum of six classes (total of 18 credit hours) in the Department of City and Regional Planning (CRP). Classes must be completed with a letter grade of C or above. * 9 credit hours of required core classes: o CRP 1100 American Cities (3 credits) o CRP 1101 The Global City (3 credits) o CRP 2000 The Promise and Pitfalls of Contemporary Planning (3 credits) * 9 credit hours of elective CRP classes at the 3000 level or higher. Please consult the department class listings. • CRP 3430 - Affordable Housing Policy and Programs • CRP 3860 - Planning for Sustainable Transportation • CRP 4440 - Resource Management and Environment Law Master of Public Administration with a Concentration in Human Rights and Social Justice at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York CIPA offers a two year program of study leading to the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree. With an interdisciplinary curriculum, our students have access to faculty members across Cornell University, which is among the largest and most diverse of the Ivy League universities. Our graduates pursue successful careers across a wide range of spaces, including education, healthcare, criminal justice, sustainability, and economic policy. If you want to solve some of the world’s most complex public policy challenges, CIPA should be the next step in your career. Our general curriculum is laid out below. For detailed information about the program requirements, you will want to consult our current Program Handbook. For specific information on available courses and how they meet program requirements, please consult the current Course Guide . Foundation Coursework: 9 courses Foundation Coursework -- nine semester-long courses or equivalent A. Core Competency Foundation Coursework: Two courses in each of the three foundation areas listed below with one course in each of the foundation sub-areas: o Administrative, Political and Policy Processes a. One course on leading and managing in the public affairs arena PADM 5450 International Public and NGO Management b. One course analyzing politics and processes for implementing policy PADM 5619 Politics, Policy and Political Management o Economic Analysis and Public Sector Economics a. One course on intermediate microeconomics for public affairs (unless a fellow demonstrates proficiency) PADM 5210 Intermediate Microeconomics for Public Affairs b. One course on the microeconomics of government and policy PAM 5130 Behavioral Economics and Public Policy o Quantitative Methods and Analytics a. One course on inferential statistics for public affairs (unless a fellow demonstrates proficiency) PADM 5310 Applied Multivariate Statistics in Public Affairs b. One course on decision analytic methods for public affairs PADM 5345 Evaluation of International Programs and Projects B. Additional Foundation Coursework: Three additional courses chosen from any of the foundation areas. CRP 6011 Ethics, Development and Globalization GOVT 4403 War and the State in Comparative Perspective ILRLR 6011 Negotiation: Theory and Practice Concentration Coursework: 5 courses Concentration Coursework -- five semester-long courses or equivalent • Five courses within one of the eight concentration areas offered in the program. • Human Rights and Social Justice (see below for these courses) Professional Development Coursework -- two semester-long courses or equivalent • Two courses to strengthen professional preparation, which may include statistical, analytical or mathematical skills, professional writing or speaking, leadership or management, or additional skills or knowledge needed for a fellow’s selected concentration. CIPA Fellows may also want to consider including a course from the list of General Concentration courses, or from the list of Public and Nonprofit Management courses as one of their two specialized/professional development courses. ILRLR 6012 Managing and Resolving Conflict PMA 3814 Public Speaking: Contexts, Techniques and Analysis Colloquium You will register for and participate in a one-credit Colloquium course every semester that you’re on campus: PADM 5010—CIPA Colloquium. A public affairs speaker series, Colloquium offers a variety of events for you to choose from over the course of the semester, all focused on enhancing your professional development. PADM 5009 Career Management for Public Affairs PADM 5011 Perspectives on Public Affairs PADM 5012 Professional Development for Public Affairs (must be taken twice) Practical Experience Hands-on, professional work experience in public affairs is a key component of the CIPA MPA. You are expected to gain practical work experience in an area related to your concentration. There are several options for meeting this requirement: • Introductory Consulting Course—PADM 5900: Consulting for Nonprofit and Government Organizations Professional Writing/Analysis Qualification In the public affairs profession, you will need a high level of expertise in both analysis and written communication. We offer several ways for you to improve your skills and demonstrate professional competency in these areas: • Professional report. Some students who undertake a summer internship expand on their experience by enrolling in a semester-long independent study or directed reading course, culminating in a more complete professional report that is useful to the client and others. The report is intended to assist your client in decision-making and program management or evaluation. Consult the Program Handbook for more specifics. Concentration in Human Rights and Social Justice MPA Fellows concentrating in Human Rights and Social Justice focus on human rights, which, although often assumed to be universal, remain controversial in domestic and world politics. Students study policies that support the expansion of human rights and the elimination of all forms of discrimination, such as those based on gender, race, class, religion, ethnicity, caste, sexual orientation, disability or marital status both domestically and internationally, and work toward ensuring equal opportunities before the law and in society-at-large. Students pursuing this concentration also analyze the political and economic constraints that stand in the way of the full realization of human rights and learn to serve as advocates for alleviating political, economic, and social inequality. Representative Coursework • CRP 6011: Ethics, Development, and Globalization • GOVT 6132: The Politics of Inequality • LAW 6561: International Organizations and International Human Rights • PADM 5855: International Human Rights • PAM 3370: Race and Public Policy Graduate Minor in Peace Studies and Peace Science at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York Field Description Peace studies and peace science provide interdisciplinary opportunities for graduate students to deepen their knowledge of international security; the structure and function of multinational systems; and the general areas of conflict analysis, conflict management, and conflict resolution. The peace science minor emphasizes mathematical modeling and game-theoretic models; the peace studies minor emphasizes historical, institutional, and policy-oriented approaches. The minors are intended to complement basic study in such fields as Agricultural Economics, City and Regional Planning, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Economics, Government, Industrial and Labor Relations, Operations Research, Psychology, Sociology, and Science and Technology Studies. Required Course: 2-credit course, Govt 7937, Proseminar in Peace Studies Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018. The Proseminar in Peace Studies offers a multidisciplinary review of issues related to peace and conflict at the graduate level. The course is led by the director of the Judith Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies and is based on the Institute's weekly seminar series, featuring outside visitors and Cornell faculty. When Offered Fall, spring. Course Subfield (IR) Satisfies Requirement Taking two semesters of the course fulfills the basic requirement of the graduate minor in Peace Studies and Peace Science. Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 4. No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms. The Blackguards -- On July 30, 2015 a pod of orcas attacked a Japanese whaling ship, killing 16 crewmembers and injuring another 12. These later attached themselves to Sea Shepherd, and later settled in Thalassia. They call themselves the Blackguards. In Terramagne, Sea Shepherd is a group of activist pirates. In local-Earth, the report about a pod attacking whalers is false, but this chase is real . Park Do-hyeon -- He has tawny-fair skin, almond-shaped brown eyes, and short wavy hair streaked in shades of teal and blue. He came out of South Korea, but his parents are so secretive and scared that he suspects they may really be North Korean. He speaks English, Japanese, and Korean . He is 14 at the time of the team fair in 2015. Kraken picked him up as a likely target of human trafficking, and Do-hyeon jumped at the chance to go somewhere safer. He is good with people, but tends to be timid. Origin: Unknown, but his parents' behavior makes him suspect something deliberate rather than natural. Uniform: He wears casual boy clothes, often in blue and white. Qualities: Good (+2) Extrovert, Good (+2) Interpersonal Intelligence, Good (+2) Fast Poor (-2) Timid Powers: Average (0) Crayon Soup, Average (0) Empathy Motivation: Safety. Technisha (Quanisha Brown) -- She has chocolate skin, black eyes, and long shaggy black hair. She grew up in Easy City and learned to follow many conversations at the same time. An army veteran, Quanisha lost all four limbs, vision, and half of her hearing in combat. These were later replaced with sophisticated prosthetic gear. Traumatic stress has left her with PTSD and alternating bouts of anxiety or depression. However, that hasn't stopped her from becoming an accomplished mercenary. Origin: Wounded in battle by a land mine, she lost all four limbs, both eyes, and the earing in her left ear. The punch team of Buraq, Rampart, and Patches was in the mobile hospital delivering someone else, and decided to abscond with Quanisha because she was probably too injured for conventional methods to save. So they handed her off to Kraken, who not only saved her life but offered her cybernetic upgrades. Uniform: Technisha favors military-inspired clothes and values practicality over appearance. Qualities: Good (+2) Army Veteran, Good (+2) Black History, Good (+2) Gumbo Ya-Ya , Good (+2) Mechanical Intelligence, Good (+2) Mercenary Poor (-2) Traumatic Stress Powers: Good (+2) Cyborg Her limbs have Super-Strength and Toughness in the artificial parts, although Technisha can't do some of the things that most strongwomen can because the rest of her is still flesh. Her eyes have Enhanced Vision including infrared, ultraviolet, microscopic, and telescopic sight. She has Super-Hearing on the left side and can connect with communication channels. Her experience in deciphering many conversations at once from growing up in Easy City gives her the ability to track multiple channels at the same time. Motivation: To keep going.