There are two sections to this week's assignment. Be sure to answer all questions. 

Part A:

This week you learned about the various aspects of Roman art and architecture. You must have noticed there was a close relationship between art and architecture and Roman religion. Based on your analysis: 

1. How do regional religious beliefs influence your country's art and architecture? Please support your ideas with examples.
2. How do you explain this connection? Support your argument with examples and evidence (citation/sources). 
Part B:

In Unit 1 of this course, we explored Classical Greek Philosophy.  This week's focus was on Roman Philosophy and the prominent schools that all fall under it. Based on your learnings and research, answer the following questions. 

3. What is the relationship between Roman Philosophy and Greek Philosophy? Justify your answer. 
4. What are the three main schools of Roman philosophy, and what do they emphasize? 
5. Which idea from Roman philosophy appeals to you the most and why?  What are some ways you can use it in your daily life? 

Your answer should be a minimum of 500 words and not more than 1000 words (not including the reference page). Use APA citations and references if you use ideas from the readings or other sources. The submission should be well-written. Please proofread your work for spelling, syntax, and grammatical errors. For assistance with APA formatting, view the Learning Resource Center: Academic Writing. - Course: Learning Resource Center, Section: Academic Writing (uopeople.edu) 

You will be assessed on the criteria listed in the rubric below.


Grading criteria	
Grading rubric for undergrad learning journal.

Critical Thinking	
The writing shows comprehensive critical thinking, details, and all ideas are supported with examples.
10 points
The writing shows adequate critical thinking, details, and most ideas are supported with examples
8 points
The writing shows adequate critical thinking, details, and some of the ideas are supported with examples.
6 points
The writing begins using critical thinking but leaves some terms undefined, ambiguities unexplored, and/or background unknown.
3 points
The writing does not show critical thinking and most of the ideas are ambiguous.
0 points
A. Regional religion beliefs and the country arts and architecture	
Issue/ problem to be considered critically is stated clearly and described comprehensively, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding.
10 points
Issue/ problem to be considered critically is stated, described, and clarified so that understanding is not seriously impeded by omissions.
8 points
Issue/ problem to be considered critically is stated but description leaves some terms are undefined, ambiguities unexplored, boundaries undetermined, and/ or backgrounds unknown.
6 points
Issue/ problem to be considered critically is stated without clarification or description.
4 points
Did not write about the regional religious beliefs influence the country’s art and architecture.
0 points
A. Explain the connection	
Explanations are comprehensive, accurate and complete. Key ideas are clearly stated, explained, and well supported.
15 points
Explanations are accurate and complete. Key points are stated and supported.
12 points
Explanations are not stated in a comprehensive manner. Key points are addressed, but not well supported.
10 points
Explanations are incomplete. Key points are not clear.
6 points
Did not write explanation about the connection
0 points
B. Tracing the origins of Roman Philosophy to the Greeks	
Justifying whether it is possible to trace the origins of Roman Philosophy to the Greeks is clear and thorough.
15 points
Justifying whether it is possible to trace the origins of Roman Philosophy to the Greeks is clear and provide some detail.
12 points
Justifying whether it is possible to trace the origins of Roman Philosophy to the Greeks is vague and lacks detail.
10 points
Justifying whether it is possible to trace the origins of Roman Philosophy to the Greeks is unclear and/or inaccurate.
6 points
Does not justifying whether it is possible to trace the origins of Roman Philosophy to the Greeks.
0 points
B.Three main school of Roman philosophy	
Three main schools of Roman philosophy and what they emphasize is clear and thorough.
15 points
Three main schools of Roman philosophy and what they emphasize is clear and provide some detail.
12 points
Three main schools of Roman philosophy and what they emphasize is vague and lacks detail
10 points
Three main schools of Roman philosophy and what they emphasize is unclear and/or inaccurate.
6 points
There is no discussion about the three main schools of Roman philosophy and what they emphasize
0 points
B. Roman philosophy’s ideas	
An explanation on which ideology from Roman philosophy appeals to you the most and how it can be used in your daily life is clear and thorough.
15 points
An explanation on which ideology from Roman philosophy appeals to you the most and how it can be used in your daily life is clear and provides some detail.
12 points
An explanation on which ideology from Roman philosophy appeals to you the most and how it can be used in your daily life is vague and lacks detail.
10 points
An explanation on which ideology from Roman philosophy appeals to you the most and how it can be used in your daily life is unclear and/or inaccurate.
6 points
There is no explanation on which ideology from Roman philosophy appeals to you the most and how it can be used in your daily life.
0 points
Word choice and conventions	
Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency and is virtually error-free.
5 points
Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers. The language in the portfolio has a few, minor errors.
4 points
Uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors.
3 points
Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage.
2 points
Uses language that frequently impedes meaning because of errors in usage.
0 points
Sources and Evidence	
Demonstrates skillful use of high-quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing
10 points
Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.
8 points
Demonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing. However, the use of credible and relevant sources is not consistent.
6 points
Demonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas in writing. Yet, most sources provided are not credible / relevant to the discipline and genre.
3 points
Uses no sources to support ideas in writing.
0 points