Category: Communications and Media

In order to complete this assignment, you will first choose ONE episode of TV/streaming series (no longer than 25-60 minutes long) that represents someone from your ethnicity, race, gender, class, or sexual identity that you will watch (multiple times) and analyze using textual analysis. Second,  do Steps 1-4 of the Your Turn exercise at the end of the Dunn & Young methods chapter you will read (by “do” I mean actually watching the episode, taking the observation notes, and write notes for the subsequent steps). These notes will be turned in as a Reading/Viewing Review assignment and I will give you feedback on them. Third, using your analysis notes from the steps, you will write an approximately 4-6 page paper presenting the results of your analysis. When the final draft of your paper is completed, be sure it is typed and submitted under this assignment by the deadline. 
Use your textual analysis notes, material from Chapters 6 and 7 of Croteau, Hoynes, & Childress textbook, and evidence (in the form of examples from the episode to write an approximately 4-6 page essay which should include the following sections: 
1) Introduction – Gain the audience’s attention, briefly introduce the text (TV/streaming episode), and explain the purpose of your analysis (what did you hope to find?). The introduction overall should not be more than about 1-2 paragraphs. Make sure the introduction of the episode includes just enough detail about the series so that a reader who does not know your show will understand what it is about and the storyline(s) of the particular episode you are analyzing. (No need to include too many details from the episode here as there should be many details included in the analysis section.)
2) Summary of your method of analysis. In approximately 1-2 paragraphs, explain the process you went through, including the four steps for doing textual analysis, to analyze your text. As I already know these four steps, operationalize how you went about doing to complete the steps. In other words, anyone will be able to say they “took notes on the episode, then interpreted what they saw, and then found repeated patterns and themes that helped them to discover their thesis.” Only you know what your process involved. For example, I might say that I took notes on an episode of Friends noting the characters interactions, their dialogue, etc., and found through my interpretations the repeated pattern of going to each other for help and support rather than their parents. The final sentence(s) of this section should complete the following: “As a result of my textual analysis, I found….” This will be your thesis that the body of your paper will support and demonstrate. I will expect citations of the Dunn & Young chapter in this section.  
3) Results – An explanation of what you found as a result of your textual analysis. DO NOT SUMMARIZE STEPS 1-4 OF THE “YOUR TURN EXERCISE”. You should go through these steps, including taking many notes, BEFORE you write the paper. What you should report here is what you found as a result of that analysis. Present the repeated themes and/or patterns that support the thesis you wrote for Step 4 of your analysis as your main points. Be sure that all main points in this section, a) have a topic sentence that articulates what the point is about, b) include evidence, in the form of examples (descriptions of scenes and/or characters, quotes, etc.) from the episode that support and demonstrate the point, and c) connections to the thesis so that it is clear how the point supports it. Part three should be the longest part of this paper as it is where you present your results.
1) description of the text (including the title of the series and episode)
2) Interpretations of your descriptions of the text
3) Identification of repeated themes, patterns, and/or intense depictions
4) Preliminary thesis and supporting statements
4) Conclusion – An explanation of what you learned about the show and textual analysis as result of doing this project that you did not know before. This explanation should be connected to what you learned about media, ideology, and inequalities from the Croteau, Hoynes, and Childress textbook. 

Here is a verbatim of the overview given by my instructor
[THERE WILL BE MORE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IF WE ARE TO MOVE FOWARD]
“Overview:
Within each culture, there are many objects or artifacts that hold deep symbolic importance. These artifacts might represent an important historic event, reflect deeply held values, be part of important rituals or traditions, or serve as a reminder of a key part of life within that culture. The purpose of this speech assignment is to learn more about each other and the cultures represented in our classroom and our society, as well as to gain practice developing and delivering a speech. This speech is also intended to help break down stereotypes of difference and to help us see people from cultures other than our own as unique individuals.
Your cultural artifact speech should teach us about (1) the artifact that is the focus of the speech, (2) the culture from which the artifact comes by sharing how the artifact represents important values and traditions in that culture, and (3) who you are as a speaker. YOU MAY CUSTOMIZE YOUR MAIN POINTS. For the purposes of this speech, you are welcome to choose any culture that you belong to; for example, a few of the cultures that other students have shared about in the past include Peruvian culture, nail art culture, breakdancing culture, Mayan culture, marathoner culture, motorcycle club culture, music culture, deaf culture, Latina cooking culture, foodie culture, baseball culture, and many, many more.
For this speech, you will need to choose a physical item that is readily available to you that is an important part of and represents important values in your culture. Explain how the object represents the culture and the culture’s values, not just how the object is used within the culture. You should decide whether your speech should include a demonstration of the use of the item. In the past students have chosen to include a few of the following demonstrations: how to braid hair, how to get out of quicksand, how to perform CPR, how to do salsa dancing, how to breakdance.
Research:
For this speech, most of the knowledge will come from things that you already know. A lot of the information about the artifact is likely to have been passed down to you from your family and culture. Thus, you are not required to use other sources for this speech.
However, you might find it helpful to do additional research to better understand the events or artifact about which you are speaking. You might choose to interview family members or others with knowledge of and experience with your topic. You might also choose to do research at the library and find reliable webpages with information about your topic. If you choose to do additional research, you should be careful to cite your sources in your written outline
and in your speech presentation. See your textbook for more information about finding and citing sources.
Notes: While planning your speech, you will develop a full sentence outline
. When you give your speech, you should use only one notecard with a keyword outline.”

Below, I have attached the PDF for this assignment. This link is the only link I was given for    the assignment. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_the_basics.html
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** Please follow what has been given for the assignment 

MY TOPIC: The 1970’s Jesus Revolution
Directions: Analyze a charismatic figure in society, social group/movement, or an organization using the persuasive strategies and concepts discussed in class and to provide an in-depth research study. Apply an appropriate model and dissect the tactics, appeals, use of evidence, words/phrases, nonverbal communication, images, etc. the topic employed or is associated with while discussing the context of the social setting in which the topic first emerged to support why this topic is persuasive. The paper must be 8-10 pages of text in length. A minimum of 6 scholarly references must be used in addition to both course texts. (This does not include an APA cover page or Reference list). Additional notes in the syllabus.
Answer the question, “Why did the person, program, event, or movement carry persuasive weight in light of the situation and the time and how did they accomplish their goals?” 
PLEASE LOOK AT RUBIC FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS (attached in files) 
!! In the essay Include and italicize (important) words such as: 
Robert Cialdini:
Reciprocity
Commitment
Consistency
Social Proof
Authority
Liking
Scarcity
Unity
Consensus
Trustworthiness
Obligation
Affinity
Influence
Engagement
Conformity
Charles Larson:
Identification
Narrative
Emotional Appeal
Credibility
Contrast
Motivation
Empowerment
Persuasion
Attitude Change
Belief Systems
Communication Strategies
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Rhetorical Techniques
…As they pertain to the context of the essay, you don’t have to use all but most. 
please use the following texts for research (and any other ones you find useful):
1. Larson, C. (2013). Persuasion: Reception and responsibility(13th ed.). New York, NY: Wadswoth, Cengage
2. Cialdini, R. B. (2016).  Influence: Science and practice Boston, MA: Pearson, Inc.
3. Influence: The Pschology of Persuasion  by Robert Cialdini

Overview
Complete the following questions for each book assigned to a Required Reading Critical Summary. As these books were selected to provide deep insight to Strategic Communication and how it was formulated, shaped, changed, as well as how it should be applied to your future works, you should be showing a high level of critical thinking in the formulation of your thoughts. Formal APA formatting is required. 
Instructions
A well-constructed Critical Summary Paper Assignment will include the following elements:
Introduction, featuring a fresh and clear thesis.
Body, featuring major critical points that were themed or critically curated by you, the reader.
Minimal quotes. Use of quotes should be reserved for making the most significant points.
Supported by a minimum of 5 scholarly extractions of the author, indicated by in-text citations.
Strong topic sentences for each paragraph. These should transition and connect ideas, as well as guide the reader through the paper.
Conclusion, featuring strong statements regarding how the thesis was developed / proven in the body of the paper. This portion of the paper should also make it clear how future research of the subject could be impacted by the ideas here.
Critical Summary Paper Assignments should be a minimum of 750 words.
Critical Summary Paper: McLuhan Assignment
McLuhan, M. (1999). The medium and the light: Reflections on religion and media. Eugene, OR: Stoddart. ISBN: 9780415027960.
Marshall McLuhan is regarded for two ideas that have shaped communication conversations—theoretical and practical—for decades: 1) we can NEVER stop communicating, and 2) the medium is the message. As he applies communication to the traditions in the church, it becomes essential to consider how strategic communication can be engaged in a traditionally theological setting. In other words, what happens when strategic communication and spiritual life intersect?
Q1: In his own way, how does McLuhan understand that Strategic Communication transformations are taking place? How would he talk about these transitions in the two unique contexts of the church and the world? Why must we understand both?
Q2: What is the significance of understanding communication mediums? How are these insights valuable to your research interest?
Q3: How is McLuhan relevant to the future of Strategic Communication philosophy? What two aspects of his ideas should be reconsidered in this historical moment?
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the SafeAssign plagiarism tool.

Respond to the following topics:
Many researchers believe that all behavioral differences, including communication methods, between women and men (apart from reproductive behaviors) are socially constructed. Do you think that’s true? Can you think of any behavioral differences that might be biological or genetic in origin? What about social or culturally constructed?
Are masculinity and femininity different in other cultures? What are some reasons to think  they are? 

Instructions:
Make your informative speech look like the example provided below
and it will be perfect. Follow
the numbering, lettering, source citations, and indentation in the example
outline. You (can’t) use the same topic as the example outline.
Typed
Outline: Submit
a 2-page typed outline in the correct format. Integrate five sources indicated
in bold and parentheses, underline where citations are planned during the
speech (I will be given out loud). Verbal citation of all sources during the
presentation is required (I will be given out loud). Topic should be no more than one to two years old. The information will
be outdated and no longer new. Must use complete
sentences. Refer
to the example outline provided in the link below as I mentioned. Use the outline as a template and format your speech
outline exactly like this example outline provided. 
You will need to look for an informative speech topic that is
either
1)   
A medical advance. For
example: A new cure for Cancer, new psychological treatments, new medications,
etc.
GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES TO FIND INFORMATIVE
SPEECH TOPICS for a medical advance:
New Scientist
Links to an external site.
Scientific
AmericanLinks to an external site.
Popular Mechanics
Links to an external site.
Discover Magazine 
THE SPEECH SHOULD BE DIVIDED INTO 5 MAIN POINTS:
I) INTRODUCTION
II) RESEARCH ORIGINS
III) CURRENT APPLICATIONS
IV) FUTURE APPLICATIONS
V) CONCLUSION 
The speech must have a minimum of 5 sources from newspapers,
magazines, or scholarly journals. 
No website/URL sources are allowed. The
sources must be in (parentheses, bold, and underlined) in the
outline you turn in.
If an article is published in the New York Times online, it is
also published in hard copy. Just cite it like a regular published source (According to
the New York Times, January 10, 2021).
What you don’t want to do is say, according to www.newyorktimes.com
If a published magazine is also online, it’s okay; cite it like
a hard copy publication. The date listed with the article is the date it was
published in hard copy.
You are ONLY ALLOWED TO CITE NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, SCHOLARLY
JOURNALS AND BOOKS. NO URL/WEBSITE SOURCES ARE ALLOWED.

** Instroction is in the file :CCT300Final.docx
**Your sources should come from relevant media journals (Use 4 Scholarly / Academic sources ) (2 Provided reading ) (2 Journals Media Sources)  ) 
BE very careful with the format !!!!

This week, we focused on the work of the late writer and scholar bell hooks (1952-2021). Using the readings and videos assigned for this unit, discuss how hooks’ work has shifted your understanding of what it means to be a feminist. Please quote directly from at least 2 sources you read or watched
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/remembering-bell-hooks-and-her-enormous-legacy


address the question 
be at least 300 words in length
analyze and/or summarize key aspects of the reading(s) and/or media from each unit
include two short, direct quotes from the readings (with page numbers cited) that you found memorable 
end with a thoughtful question about the overall content, ideas, or themes discussed in the unit

Article review and analysis-describes the methods or commentary presented by the author and the results and conclusions are clearly presented. Provides commentary/analysis on how the article/findings can be used in a theoretical or real-world application. Includes 3 open enmded Discussion questions to enable classmates to make a connection between topic and the article.