This document provides instructions for two learning activities. Learning Activity 3 asks students to discuss what a balanced American culture may look like when different current cultures settle and synthesize, citing reasons for their conclusions. Learning Activity 4 asks students to explain which of four historical figures (Luther, Columbus, Gutenberg, or Copernicus) had the most influence on Western culture, providing concrete reasons for their position. Both assignments require being 250-300 words and citing sources in APA format. The document also provides a rubric for grading the learning activities.

1. Learning Activity 3 Instructions
Background to the assignment:
At the beginning of the Medieval Age, there was a synthesis of
three different cultures within Western culture. There was the
classical culture, Christian culture, and pagan culture. Each
made adjustments as they interacted and came together, and
over hundreds of years, they finally settled into a balanced
Western culture for a time period.
Description of the assignment:
In America today, there is a synthesis of different cultures as
well. There is the secular culture, Christian culture, and other
religious cultures. In a logical discussion, describe what the
balanced culture will look like in America when it finally
settles. Explain in an orderly manner why you came to these
conclusions. This assignment requires an opinion; you must
clarify your position. If you include sources, cite them in
current APA format. This assignment must be 250–300 words
and must include the word count in parentheses. Submit a draft
of your Learning Activity to SafeAssign for feedback a few
days before the assignment is due.
Submit Learning Activity 3 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of
Module/Week 6.
Learning Activity 4 Instructions
Background to the assignment:
You read earlier about paradigm shifts occurring in cultures;
Western culture has observed some as well.
Description of the assignment:
The following 4 men created a paradigm shift within Western

2. culture: Luther, Columbus, Gutenberg, and Copernicus. In this
assignment, explain which one of these you deem to have had
the most influence on Western culture. Provide concrete reasons
that clarify your position. If you include sources, cite them in
current APA format. This assignment must be 250–300 words
and must include the word count in parentheses. Submit a draft
of your Learning Activity to SafeAssign for feedback a few
days before the assignment is due.
Submit Learning Activity 4 by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on
Friday
of Module/Week 8.
Criteria
Points Possible
Points
Earned
Topic
0 to 6 points
Questions posed in the assignment are specifically and clearly
addressed.
Content
0 to 6 points
Sufficient knowledge of the key facts and concepts presented in
the textbook is demonstrated, and facts and concepts are
incorporated well into the paper.
Writing
0 to 4 points
The assignment conforms to the standards of academic writing
in terms of correct usage, grammar, and punctuation. Sources, if
included, are in current APA format.
Logistics
0 to 8 points

3. The assignment is of sufficient length (250–300 words).
Originality
0 to 16 points
The written assignment demonstrates the original thought,
expression, and work of the author.
Total
/40
Instructor’s Comments:
Learning Activity Grading Rubric