Saturday, May 21, 2011

Final Discussions

Topics:
These links will take you to a topic of interest.  Jump in and read, watch, or listen to these new topics.  Make sure your ideas are thoughtful and not shallow.  Can your see the difference?
I can't believe how much Call of Duty my cousin plays.  I think he is addicted and that is just they way it is I guess.  
Pretty weak.   How about this?
Call of Duty is highly addictive for several reasons.  Clearly the orienting response is being constantly activated as the gunfire, explosions, and perpetual violence will keep the brain triggered.  This also is layered on top of the other "reptilian hot buttons" on display.  That boys have the added bonus of trash talking each other creates a unique bonding experience.  You don't even have to be a jock to join in too.  In many ways, it is a much more democratic experience for the players as they can accomplish a social standing without physical
  1. Politics/ Censorship- Arnold
  2. Branding/ Gender- Monster vs. Rockstar Energy Drinks
  3. Advertising- Ethics of Marketing to Children
  4. Advertising and Social Networking
  5. Violence & Women
  6. Men & Women
  7. Men and Gender Codes
  8. Hollywood Profits & Money
  9. Social Media- Potential and Limits
Take Home Final for Wednesday:
Pick one of the issues previously listed.   

  1. Establish an original thesis based upon your observations of the issue.
  2. Directly connect your observations to any of the five core principles of media literacy that apply.
  3. Counter argue with a position of a classmate or with an opinion from a source.
  4. As this is a take home essay, you have over 48 hours to consider the issue, develop a stance, collect evidence for support, seek opposing views and counter-argue, and conclude.  Do not come in empty handed  on Wednesday. 
  5. Please type and double space the final.  My preference but not required.

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