In what ways does social structure shape the media text you chose? (Critical Thinking)
How do different interpretations of the text (dominant, negotiated, oppositional) highlight modern ethical dilemmas? (Personal Responsibility)
In what ways does the media text you chose influence individual’s perceptions of the world around them, how does that happen, and what are its effects? (Social Responsibility)
GUIDELINES
Critical thinking, social responsibility, and personal responsibility are assessed according to the attached rubric, based on how well your analysis addresses the questions in the prompt. Communication skills are assessed as an overall component, based on the following guidelines and specific requirements.
In order to effectively address the above questions, blog posts should:
Be between 500-750 words, submitted as a discussion post that responds to this Canvas prompt
Engage in the writing process described below, to clearly communicate a thesis statement with relevant supporting arguments
Include concepts from the course material as part of the analysis and evaluation
Include pictures, multimedia content, and links to relevant content (as described below)
Accurately cite ALL sources at the end of your blog (See this Citation Guid
Make sure you are familiar with the Sociological Concepts