Assignment: For this paper, you will identify an example or depiction of a race issue or racism in the media (movies, TV, Netflix), the news, popular culture, or from a personal experience. Your assignment is to find a film, television show, news report, story, book, or any media that features a depiction of race or racism. Students will write a two page paper where they will:
A) Summarize the issue or depiction of race/Racism.
- What is happening in your chosen media depiction?
- In your own words, tell the reader what is happening.
- This should be about 1 paragraph of summarization of the depiction of a workplace or employment issue.
B) Discuss how it relates to the course material as presented in the text and lecture.
- What relevant terms, theories, or ideas from the class can be used to explain what is happening in your chosen depiction?
- In your own words, tell the reader how your class material relates to your chosen topic.
- This should be about 2 paragraphs or more.
C) Discuss the realism or fidelity of the depiction.
- Does your chosen depiction accurately represent topics covered in the class?
- Tell the reader if your chosen depiction is fiction, based on a true story, or a news report or discussion of an actual event. Does the depiction accurately portray race or racism issues or realistically depict issues we have talked about in class.
- This should be about 2 paragraphs or more.
D) What is your reaction.
- Given what you have learned, what is your reaction to the depiction or issues?
- Is there anything that could be done differently or be changed?
- This should be 1 additional paragraph.
The paper should be in APA format, double spaced, 12 point, Times New Roman font, and be about two to three pages in length. Assignments are due by Monday (7-30-18) at 6 pm. Papers should be submitted via blackboard.