Popular Culture, Media & Identity Essay (1 @ 30 points) This assignment invites you to examine how ...
Popular Culture, Media & Identity Essay (1 @ 30 points) This assignment invites you to examine how specific elements of popular culture shape personal or group identity within American society. You are to discuss the impact of music, fashion, art, social media or other aspects of popular culture and how they function as cultural forces that influence identity formation -- individual and collective. For example, you may look back at the identities and identity formation shown in the film, Generation Like, that was part of Week 2 material, if there is an element in the film that resonates with your analysis. You may also integrate your experience with identity; however, that should not be the sole source of your analysis. Remember to connect course concepts related to the topic. Do not merely tell us what you experience is/was. In your essay, discuss how that experience serves as evidence, along with course concepts, to examine popular culture and identity. The goal of the assignment is to help students critically analyze the relationship between popular culture, media, social media, and identity and to articulate your findings on this relationship (from readings, the film, your experience) in a well-structured essay. Tutorial on organizing an essay is on Writing Resources module. You'll find complete assignment instructions on the module Assignment Prompts. Rubric Pop Culture & Identity Essay (1) Pop Culture & Identity Essay (1) Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis of Popular Culture's Impact on Identity- Clearly identifies specific elements of popular culture and discusses their influence on personal or group identity. - Provides a thoughtful analysis of how these elements have shaped identity, supported by specific examples. - Demonstrates depth of reflection and critical thinking. 10 to >8.0 ptsFull Marks8 to >7.0 ptsAbove average 7 to >6.0 ptsGood6 to >5.0 ptsNeeds Work5 to >0 ptsBelow Standard 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnection to Broader Cultural & Course Themes- Effectively connects personal experiences with broader cultural themes and course concepts. - Analyzes both positive and negative influences of popular culture on identity. - Demonstrates an understanding of the cultural forces at play on identity 7.5 to >6.0 ptsFull Marks6 to >5.0 ptsAbove Averge 5 to >4.0 ptsGood4 to >3.5 ptsNeeds Work3.5 to >0 ptsBelow Standard 7.5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Quality- Writing is clear, concise, and well-organized. - Free of major grammatical errors and typos. - Maintains an academic tone throughout the essay. 7.5 to >6.0 ptsFull MarksHardly any writing errors. Maintains academic tone throughout the essay.6 to >5.0 ptsAbove AverageFew writing errors 5 to >4.0 ptsNeeds Work4 to >0 ptsUnacceptable Number of Errors 7.5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting and APA Adherence- Adheres to all formatting guidelines (Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1-inch margins). - Correct APA format is used throughout, including title page, in-text citations, and reference list. 2 ptsNo Errors1 pts3-5 Errors 0 pts6 or more errors 2 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion and Reflection- Provides a strong conclusion that summarizes the essay's main points. - Reflects on the broader implications of the influence of popular culture on identity. - Offers insightful takeaways for the reader. 3 to >2.0 ptsFull Marks2 to >1.0 ptsNeeds Work 1 to >0 ptsNo Marks 3 pts Total Points: 30 reference from class: https://www.pbs.org/video/frontline-generation/ https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-california/s... https://www.topgear.com/car-news/big-reads/check-o...
