analyzes one of the short works we read in Weeks 1-2 (this must be a primary work and not an analysis piece; in other words, you may not analyze Schechter, Halttunen, Black, Browder, or Friedman).

Instructions:

you will analyze this work from a literary standpoint, using critical lenses, literary elements, or other approaches. Remember: this is not simply “What you think” as a consumer; instead, this is a chance to examine the literary forces at play (character, theme, symbolism, language, etc.). First person language is acceptable on a limited basis, but avoid “I think”/”I believe” statements. You should use only the primary text for this analysis; do not do any outside research and especially do not Google your piece – this is not a research paper.

Length: 1,000 words (about 4-5 pages, including a Works Cited page citing your snigle source). Graded using the literary analysis rubric.

IMPORTANT: remember that you are analyzing this as a literary work, NOT analyzing the crime. This should not resemble a psychology, sociology, or criminology paper. It may help to imagine it as fiction to ensure you do not speculate outside of the course guidelines. For example, it is not appropriate to write a paper about whether Lizzie Borden truly killed her parents, or why children kill their parents. It IS appropriate to write a paper that discusses how newspapers portrayed or characterized Borden, based on the language provided.

For this assignment, you are to develop a PowerPoint presentation illustrating and explaining the impact of the media on culture and policy. You are to use three different sources to complete the PowerPoint presentation. The sources should include the following:

An article from an entertainment or fashion magazine or internet site (e.g., People, Us, Essence, Vibe, Ebony, etc.).
An article from a political news magazine or internet site (e.g., CNN, Huffington Post, Washington Post, New York Times, Newsweek, etc.).
An article from a technology magazine or internet site (e.g., Technology Review, Wired, PC Magazine, etc.).
For each article, please explain how the focus of the article, whether it be a new innovation, policy, or fashion item, will impact culture.

The presentation should ultimately include five slides as indicated below:

Slide 1: Introduction – Explain how the media shapes culture and our day-to-day lives

Slide 2: Article 1 – Explain how the focus will potentialy impact or shape culture and/or our day-to-day lives.

Slide 3: Article 2 – Explain how the focus will potentialy impact or shape culture and/or our day-to-day lives.

Slide 4: Article 3 – Explain how the focus will potentialy impact or shape culture and/or our day-to-day lives.

Slide 5: Summary and Conclusion – What did you discover?