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Many people would say that the 1999 premier of The Sopranos was a turning point in the development of television as an art form. Choose a television or streaming show that you feel perpetuates the idea that television is indeed a form of art. For the initial post, address the following:

· Include the name of the show and the director.

· Explain why you think this program is art.

· What impact does the example have on viewers' lives?

· What were some influences of this work?

· Include a statement from an actor, director, or critic of the program that supports your points.

Discussion Criteria	Outstanding or higher level of performance	Very good or high level of performance	Competent or satisfactory level of performance	Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance
Initial Post Content	Addresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts.	Addresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weekly concepts	Addresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weekly concepts.	Minimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s).
Initial Post Evidence & Sources	Integrates evidence to support discussion from assigned readings OR online lessons, AND at least one outside scholarly source.* Sources are credited.*	Integrates evidence to support discussion from assigned readings** OR online lessons. Sources are credited.*	Integrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading** or lesson. Sources are credited.*	Does not integrate any evidence.
Follow-Up Post	Response furthers the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.	Response furthers the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion.	Response does not further the dialogue significantly; adds little depth to the discussion.	Does not respond to another student or instructor.
Professional Communication	Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).	Presents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).	Presents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).	Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).
Frequency of Responses	Posts in the discussion on two different days.	Posts fewer than two different days OR does not participate at all