See America's Future Explained in the Media
2009
   
  
 Special
Report: LATINOS
IN
AMERICA
TV special begins airing Wednesday
and Thursday, Oct. 20 & 21st
Look for repeats over the weekend on CNN. Don't miss it.
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: DUE WEDNESDAY,
OCT. 28th CLASS
Type and print out a three page paper,
maximum length double-spaced with half inch margins on all sides.
Identify
specific parts of this
special diversity in media focus which
caught YOUR eye.
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listen and learn.
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Identify
What
stood out for YOU
in their special report. Why??? |
Take NOTES!
( You will need this for a future assignment)
Cite those specific parts elements in your paper plus
and go online and check out their follow-up
information, statistics and additional video clips.
ASK YOURSELF these questions:
Was it really comprehensive or does it fall
short?
What did they miss or skirt over too fast?
Anything surprise you? Disappoint you?
Does it come across as a "fair" portrayal?
Where any stereotypes/biases/prejudices reinforced?
LATINOS IN AMERICA
is the first effort by a major cable news network to focus on,
in some depth, the fastest growing "minority" group in America.
Find out
what is going on today that is our nation's future.
Don't miss is!
BRING YOUR
PAPERS TO CLASS WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28th
Unassigned Related Study: Recommended
but not required for this assignment.
Mi Familia
The 1995 story of
three generations of the Sanchez family. From their adventurous
journey from Mexico to California in the 1920's through the
turbulent 1950's,
to the stark realities of modern day, their struggle to live the
American dream is
sometimes darkened but never diminished.
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LAST ASSIGNMENT:
After seeing THE COLOR OF FEAR
Writing
Assignment due in class: WEDNESDAY, October 7th
FOLLOW
EXPLICIT DIRECTIONS PRECISELY
Part 1.
Read some
of the writings of the
Author & Anti-Racist spokesman
Tim Wise:
Essay Archive
Compare what he says with
what we saw in
and with what you know from your own
life experiences with the issue of racism.
Then type
your responses to the follow questions
as specified here:
Maximum 4 pages, double-spaced typed,
half-inch margins on all sides...no more.
Type on one line at the top
of the first page only:
YOUR NAME COLOR
OF FEAR RACISM IN MEDIA - 1
Do not type the questions...just answer them.
Staple your pages together.
No credit if you do not fully comply
with
these requirements this time.
Offer YOUR
INDIVIDUAL INSIGHTS
& CANDID OPINIONS, EXPERIENCES OR IMPRESSIONS
Question #1: Given
what you saw in the film
and have witnessed in your own life,
how do you react to the writings of popular
anti-racist author Tim Wise?
(*Cite specifics from his essays.*)
Question #2:
At times the
film we watched in class blamed the media
for reinforcing racial stereotypes in our society.
WHO specifically said this in the film?
Quote the film sources from your notes,
then analyze that charge using the
example of
summer media coverage of the incident :
Prof. Gates arrest by the Cambridge Police
and the follow-up the media called
the "BEER SUMMIT" at the
White House with President Obama.
See:
MCOM 105
Case Study
List of the Cast:
The Color
of Fear
Diversity Terms
Use these in your homework assignments and
papers.
Remember always...
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NO
Late Papers
NO Submissions by e-mail !
Expect NO Make-Up
assignment.
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You will be called on later to
share your opinions
and exchange viewpoints in class
ONLY if you have submitted the written
assignment on time.
If you are sick and will miss class meetings
STUDENTS MUST CALL BY TELEPHONE
408-924-3272
BEFORE the
3pm class meeting
and inform Professor Rucker with a
verbal message only.
It is NOT professional
practice
to notify any employer by e-mail of absenteeism
due to illness, nor do you tell
another co-worker to inform the boss for you.
Meet your responsibilities yourself.
Policy:
A medical excuse or documentation
of any emergency
may be requested of any student
with repeated absenteeism in a class.
MCOM 105
Greensheet
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