Each Reflective Essay has one or more questions that need to be considered in essay format. I changed the name of this assignment from Analytical Paper to Reflective Essay because I want you to bring your own perspective (lived experience), your own research interests, and your own voice to the essay. Each Reflective Essay should a thoughtful, substantial response of 1.5-2 pages plus a cited references page. Grading will be based on content and formal writing (spelling/grammar/formatting). Please see Rubric for details. Please note, clicking Save as publish will not submit your Reflective Essay. It allows you to save your submission and come back to it later. Your instructor will not be able to access any submissions saved this way and you will not receive credit for the assignment.
CHOOSE ONE: Option A or B
Reaction Essay #4 Prompt Option A:Music has the power to convey messages – through its words, because of the context where it’s played, because of who’s playing it, and because of our associations with similar musical sounds. The study of how music is able to convey messages, imply ideas, or communicate nuanced subtitles to listeners is called semiotics. We’ve seen examples of all of this already in class with segregation, racial tension, and Rock ‘n’ Roll. The composer Christian WolffLinks to an external site. (b. 1934) goes so far as to say that “All music is propaganda music.” For Reaction Essay #4, explore and give examples that may fall within four different categories of music propaganda: nationalism, protest music, political rallies, and the music of war. [at the top of your submission, stipulate you’re responding to Prompt A]
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Reaction Essay #4 Prompt Option B:Explore how politicians use propaganda techniques and “spin” to sway public opinion. Identify propaganda used in past and current ads and examine how politicians spin current events to suit their own agendas. How do a candidate’s party affiliation and agenda inform their public comments? Is there an art to this? Is this a form of creative communication or storytelling, or is it simply a lie? How do propaganda and spin affect the election process, especially in televised public debates? Explore ways citizens decipher propaganda and spin in order to make an educated decision when voting. Be sure to include examples and additional sources. [at the top of your submission, stipulate you’re responding to Prompt B]
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DeadlineReflective Essays open on the day the module opens and are due by the closing date of the module by 11:59 pm.
Rubric
Reaction Essays Rubric (1) (2)
Reaction Essays Rubric (1) (2)
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent and OrganizationTopic background and connection to course content (lecture notes, text) are covered thoroughly, clearly, and accurately. At least three key points were addressed thoroughly, clearly, and accurately. At least three new pieces of information were described. Personal opinion of speaker or film was discussed, along with reasons for your opinion.
75 ptsFull Points
45 ptsHalf Points
20 ptsLow Points
0 ptsNo Points
75 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting, Grammar, PunctuationGrammar, punctuation, and spelling are correct. Logical progression of sentence structure and paragraph structure. Paper is typed, 12 point font, 1 inch margins. Paper is appropriate page length according to guidelines of the assignment.
20 ptsFull Points
15 ptsHalf Points
5 ptsLow Points
0 ptsNo Points
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferencesSources cited page included, which document the three required pieces of new information stipulated by the CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION criteria. Citations mentioned in the body of the paper should be referenced with appropriate parenthetical documentation and the Sources Cited page should clearly follow a known format (like APA, MLA, or Chicago style).
5 ptsFull Points
2.5 ptsHalf Points
0 ptsNo Points
5 pts
Total Points: 100