M1 Discussion: Media (Mis)representation
M1 Discussion: Media (Mis)representation
Book Golash-Boza. 2017. Race & Racisms: A Critical Approach. NY: Oxford University Press. http://library.lol/main/
After having read chapter 5 in the text book and kept track of your own media consumption for the week write a substantive post that addresses the following:
1. Outline stereotypes and controlling images in the media, be sure to provide examples from your own media consumption (past and present).
2. Discuss why identifying stereotypes is socially important.
3. Identify examples of well-rounded, non-stereotypical people of color in your own media consumption.
4. Discuss whether or not creators of media have a moral or social obligation to portray people of color in well-rounded, non-stereotypical ways. Post your essay as a thread on the discussion board. Chapter 5 Book Golash-Boza. 2017. Race & Racisms: A Critical Approach. NY: Oxford University Press. upd: This is supposed to be written in an essay form and I will post it in a discussion thread.
All written assignments are to be submitted on the due date noted in the syllabus. Assignments will need to be typed, double spaced, using 12-point font and 1” margins per the discretion of the instructor. They are to reflect writing conventions expected of university level work. The Easy Writer Handbook is provided as a useful reference tool as well as a guide for APA or MLA format.