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M‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‍C3004: Social Issue Values and Popular Culture Messaging: Analyze the relationship between social values and popular culture. Written Response Submission Form Your Name: First and last Your E-Mail Address: Your email here Instructions Write your responses where it states, “Enter your response here.” Write as much, as needed, to satisfy the requirements indicated. Each item contains the Rubric, which will be used to evaluate your responses. Item 1 The relationship between the music genre hip-hop, the civil rights movement, and the black freedom struggle has not always been obvious. For the most part, the elders in the civil rights movement have criticized hip-hop artists for lack of intellectual activism. Hip-hop artists have often dismissed the elders of the civil rights movement as being out of touch with contemporary problems. Explain two ways in which hip-hop can be seen as an extension of the civil rights movement including how and why they are connected. (250–300 words) Your Response Enter your response here. Rubric 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement 2 Meets Expectations Module 1: Social Issue Messaging Over Time Explain two ways in which hip-hop can be seen as an extension of the civil rights movement, including how and why they are connected. (250–300 words) Learning Objective – Explain how and why hip-hop music and the civil rights movement are connected. Response is missing. Explanation of the connection between hip-hop music and the civil rights movement is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. Explanation of the connection between hip-hop music and the civil rights movement is clear, accurate, and complete. Item 2 Consider the following: As a “chief purveyor of public history” (Rosenstone, 2006), television and film are capable of changing our perceptions of the past including our own cultural heritage. However, these “historical” popular culture artifacts cannot escape projecting current social views in addition to past events, fact or fiction. The television series Downton Abbey, set in an Edwardian manor house, followed the stories of the lord and ladies living upstairs as well as the cooks, grooms, and staff working downstairs. This series was a global success. Several social issues were tackled within the show, including gender, social and economic class, and homosexuality. Identify two examples of social conservatism within Downton Abbey and explain how they could have been written differently to portray social liberalism or social issue change. (250–300 words) Your Response Enter your response here. Rubric 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement 2 Meets Expectations Module 1: Social Issue Messaging Over Time Identify two examples of social conservatism within Downton Abbey and explain how they could have been written differently to portray social liberalism or social issue change. (250–300 words) Learning Objective – Explain how social conservatism as portrayed in a specific popular cultural artifact could be written differently to portray social liberalism or social issue change. Response is missing. Explanation of how social conservatism as portrayed in Downton Abbey could be written to portray social liberalism or social issue change is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. Explanation of how social conservatism as portrayed in Downton Abbey could be written to portray social liberalism or social issue change is is clear, accurate, and complete. Item 3 Analyze how the concept of tropicalization applies to social issue messaging related to gender, drawing examples from the resource, The Exotic Other: Representations of Latina Tropicalism in . Popular Culture and one other resource of your choice. Note: When you are looking for an additional resource to draw upon, you may want to research articles written about Jennifer Lopez, Sofia Vergara, Zoe, Saldana and Salma Hayek. (200–250 words) Your Response Enter your response here. Rubric 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement 2 Meets Expectations Module 1: Social Issue Messaging Over Time Explain how the concept of tropicalization applies to social issue messaging related to gender, drawing examples from the resource, “The Exotic Other: Representations of Latina Tropicalism in . Popular Culture” and one other resource of your choice. (200–250 words) Learning Objective – Analyze how tropicalization applies to social issue messaging related to gender. Response is missing. Analysis of how the concept of tropicalization applies to social issue messaging related to gender is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. Analysis of how the concept of tropicalization applies to social issue messaging related the gender is clear, accurate, and complete. Item 4 Choose two popular culture artifacts/expressions separated by approximately 40 years within a single popular culture category such as movies, television, music, etc. Then select a single social issue. Write a brief analysis of how the chosen social issue is messaged, or portrayed, in the two artifacts you selected. Include a brief discussion of how the messaging on that one issue has changed over time. (250–300 words) Your Response Enter your response here. Rubric 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement 2 Meets Expectations Module 1: Social Issue Messaging Over Time Write a brief analysis of how the chosen social issue is messaged, or portrayed, in the two artifacts you selected. Include a brief discussion of how the messaging on that one issue has changed over time. (250–300 words) Learning Objective – Analyze how social issue messaging changes over time. Response is missing. Analysis of how social issue messaging has changed over time is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. Analysis of how social issue messaging has changed over time is clear, accurate, and complete. Item 5 Songs have often been used to express reactions to historical events. In fact, sometimes a song will remain popular longer than society’s memory of the events that inspired it. Select either the events that inspired the song “Ohio” and the song itself, or the events that inspired the song “Strange Fruit” and the song itself—and explain why your chosen song has remained popular and continues to attract an audience even though the events might have been forgotten by some. (250–300 words) Your Response Enter your response here. Rubric 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement 2 Meets Expectations Module 2: Popular Culture Responses to Historical Events Select either the events that inspired the song “Ohio” and the song itself, or the events that inspired the song “Strange Fruit” and the song itself and explain why your chosen song has remained popular and continues to attract an audience even though the events might have been forgotten by some. (250–300 words) Learning Objective – Explain influences/popularity over time of popular culture artifacts/expressions related to historical events. Response is missing. Explanation of influences/popularity over time of popular culture artifacts/expressions related to historical events is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. Explanation of influences/popularity over time of popular culture artifacts/expressions related to historical events is clear, accurate, and complete. Item 6 As a reaction to the events of 9/11, popular culture reacted to the emotional response of potential audiences. Consider what changes took place, how long they lasted, and whether the popular culture industry returned to “normal” at an appropriate time, leaving room for grief and shock to heal. Then, imagine that you are a philosopher who looks at the world today and makes projections about where society will be in the future. Write a brief analysis of whether the popular culture reaction to 9/11 was appropriate, not significant enough, or too significant for the events. Provide two examples to support your reasoning. (200–250 words) Your Response Enter your response here. Rubric 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement 2 Meets Expectations Module 2: Popular Culture Responses to Historical Events Write a brief analysis of whether the popular culture reaction to 9/11 was appropriate, not significant enough, or too significant for the events. Provide two examples to support your reasoning. (200–250 words) Learning Objective –‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‍ Analyze the reaction of popular culture to the events of 9/11. Response is missing. Analysis of the reaction of popular culture to the events of 9/11 is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. Analysis of the reaction of popular culture to the events of 9/11 is clear, accurate, and complete. Item 7 Popular culture can provoke or resist change related to the ways that society views social issues. In general, if you are watching or listening to a popular culture artifact/expression that makes you feel comfortable and reassured, the artifact/expression is likely resisting change and reinforcing existing views. If you are uncomfortable, it is likely that the artifact/expression is pushing the boundaries of dominant views of social issues. Decide if you believe that popular culture artifacts/expressions make the idea of same-sex marriage more acceptable; or if popular culture has no influence on this issue at all. Either position is fine. Explain your position, your rationale, and include at least two examples that support your thinking. (250–300 words) Your Response Enter your response here. Rubric 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement 2 Meets Expectations Module 3: Explain your position, your rationale, and include at least two examples that support your thinking. (250–300 words) Learning Objective – Analyze the influence of popular culture artifacts/expressions on society’s acceptance of same-sex marriage. Response is missing. Analysis of the influence of popular culture artifacts/expressions on society’s acceptance of same-sex marriage is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. Analysis of the influence of popular culture artifacts/expressions on society’s acceptance of same-sex marriage is clear, accurate, and complete. Item 8 You have been studying how popular culture can be influenced by the social and economic class environment in which it is created. This is an example of the influence of social issues on popular culture. Also, you have been exploring how consuming popular culture and its portrayal of violence may not influence behavior. It seems that the relationship between popular culture and behavior, including the creation of popular culture, is a two-way street but sometimes that street is empty. Consider the resources for this module as examples of some of the ways that popular culture influences society and society influences popular culture. Select two examples of popular culture artifacts/expressions. You may choose examples that you find or any that are discussed in this Competency. Analyze whether and how each of the artifacts/expressions that you identified influence society or whether and how society has influenced each of the artifacts/expressions and in what ways. Include supporting evidence for each. (250–300 words) Your Response Enter your response here. Rubric 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement 2 Meets Expectations Module 3: Analyze whether and how each of the artifacts/expressions that you identified influence society or whether and how society has influenced each of the artifacts/expressions and in what ways. Include supporting evidence for each. (250–300 words) Learning Objective – Analyze whether and how popular culture artifacts/expressions influence society or are influenced by society. Response is missing. Analysis of whether and how popular culture artifacts/expressions influence society or are influenced by society is vague, inaccurate, and/or incomplete. Analysis of whether and how popular culture artifacts/expressions influence society or are influenced by society is clear, accurate, and complete. ? References Provide a citation for each resource you used to write your responses to this Assessment. The following citations have been provided as examples: Magazine Article: Menard, L. (2015). Pulp’s big moment: How Emily Bronte met Mickey Spillane. The New Yorker, 90(42), 62–69. TED Talk: TEDx Talks. (2013, July 15). Why pop culture?: Alexandre O. Philippe at TEDxMileHigh [Video file]. Retrieved from Web Resource: Federal Communications Commission Consumer Help Center. (.). Obscene, indecent, and profane broadcasts. Retrieved July 5, 2018, from ? Professional Skill Assessment Throughout this Area of Expertise, you practiced the Professional Skills Written Communication and Information Literacy. In this Competency-Assessment, these skills are being Assessed and count toward your achievement of the Competency and the Professional Skill. Professional Skills Assessment 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement 2 Meets Expectations Written Communication: Write with clarity, coherence, and purpose. Written Communication (WC) : Construct complete and correct sentences Sentences are incoherent and impede reader’s access to ideas. Sentences are incomplete and/or include fragments and run-on sentences, limiting reader’s access to ideas. Sentences structure effectively conveys meaning to the reader. Written Communication (WC) : Demonstrate the effective use of grammar and mechanics. Multiple inaccuracies in grammar and mechanics impede reader’s access to ideas. Some inaccuracies in grammar and mechanics limit reader’s access to ideas. Use of grammar and mechanics is straightforward and effectively conveys meaning to reader. Written Communication (WC) : Create cohesive paragraphs with a clear central idea. Paragraphs, or lack of paragraphs, impede reader’s access to ideas. Construction of main idea and/or supporting paragraphs limit reader’s access to ideas. Main idea and/or supporting paragraphs effectively convey meaning to reader. Written Communication (WC) : Use supporting material to support a claim. Supporting materials are not present. Supporting material is used inconsistently or inappropriately. Supporting material is used to enhance meaning. Writing is appropriately paraphrased and uses direct quotes as applicable. Written Communication (WC) : Demonstrate appropriate essay level writing skills, providing transitions between an introduction, body, and conclusion. Ideas are disorganized with no/poor transitions. Ideas are loosely organized with unclear paragraphing and transitions. Ideas are organized with cohesive transitions. Written Communication (WC) : Identify sources. Sources are missing. Writing inconsistently identifies or misrepresents sources. Writing clearly identifies the source of nonoriginal material and/or ideas. ? Professional Skills Assessment 0 Not Present 1 Needs Improvement 2 Meets Expectations Information Literacy: Apply strategies to evaluate information in order to effectively analyze issues and make decisions. Information Literacy (IC) : Identify and locate credible sources. No sources or non-credible sources are present. Sources are inconsistently credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic and/or assessment. Sources are mostly credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic and/or assessment. Information Literacy (IC) : Analyze information sources. Analysis is not present. Analysis superficially applies aspects of sources that are most relevant to the topic and/or assessment and/or analysis is unclear. Analysis thoroughly and clearly applies aspects of sources that are most relevant to the topic and/or assessment. Information Literacy (IC) : Synthesize information from multiple, credible sources. Synthesis is not present. Synthesis demonstrates a vague connection between multiple sources and/or the topic. Synthesis demonstrates a clear and cohesive connection between multiple sources and/or ideas to support a given topic. Mastery Rubric In order to achieve mastery of this Competency, you must achieve a “2” on every rubric row in addition to meeting the additional expectation indicated in the Mastery Rubric. Mastery Rubric No Yes Exceeds Expectations: In-Depth Analysis Learning Objective – Analyze and use examples from multiple, relevant, quality sources to analyze the relationship between social values and popular culture. Responses to the items do not use a variety of quality sources and appropriate examples from multiple, relevant sources to analyze the relationship between social values and popular culture. Responses to the items include a variety of quality sources and appropriate examples from mu‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‍ltiple, relevant sources to analyze the relationship between social values and popular culture.