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Instructions

Social Movements are only as important as the person leading them. The person(s) leading a social movement must have charisma and be able to captivate an audience. Political scientists and historians are taught to analyze body language, especially during debates and speeches.

For this assignment, you will watch Dr Martin Luther King's  I Have a DreamLinks to an external site.  speech and a  speech by Alicia Garza of the Black Lives Matter movementLinks to an external site.  and answer questions listed below. Pay special attention to the following aspects in the two speeches.

· Importance of body language while delivering the speech.

· Gestures, cadence and delivery style.

Answer the following: 

1.

1. Provide a summary of the two speeches.

2. Compare Dr. King's leadership, charisma, power and passion to capture his audience to Alicia Garza's speech. What are the similarities, if any? What are the differences, if any?

3. How does the location of the speeches support their messaging? Dr. King's speech was held in a church and at the Lincoln Memorial, whereas today we have social networking and more avenues to relay messages. Does messaging make a difference?

4. Describe how the audience in Dr. King's speeches relate to the Alicia Garza's audience. Do you see a similarity or differences in the speeches and in the audience?

Requirements

· Length: 2-3 pages of substantive content

· 12 pt font

· Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style  

· References page (a minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources

· Title and introduction pages are present.

Grading

This activity will be graded based on the Written Assignment Grading Rubric.

Rubric

Week 3 - Analyzing Body Language

Week 3 - Analyzing Body Language

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength

15 pts

The assignment is at least 2- 3 pages long.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of Speeches

20 pts

Paper begins with a clear and concise summary of both speeches

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLeadership and Charisma: Similarities and differences between Dr. King and Alicia Garcia’s speech

35 pts

Provides a thoughtful and clear description of the ways Dr. King and Alicia Garza capture their audience and make their points

35 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLocation Impact

30 pts

Clearly discusses the significance of the locations in reinforcing Dr. King’s message and that of Alicia Garza

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAudience Reaction: Compare and Contrast

35 pts

Draws clear, explicit connection between the audience reaction and Dr. King’s vocal intonations and body language in comparison/contrast to Alicia Garza.

35 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics and Usage

20 pts

The writing is concise, free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations

10 pts

The references are provided in accurate APA format.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences

10 pts

Provides two outside scholarly sources plus the textbook and/or the weekly lesson

10 pts

Total Points: 175