4 pages essay

Global 157 Global Media Spring 2014

Midterm Paper Prompt

Use concepts from the course (such as the public sphere, civil society, ideology, framing,

social movements etc.) to make your own argument about the role the media play in

shaping public debate about current issues. In your argument the media must do more

than simply broadcast events. Analyze how the media influence the debate or impact the

outcome in some way. Some possible topics could include:

Healthcare reform/Obamacare

Including abortion benefits in healthcare

Raising the minimum wage for workers in fast food chains

Immigration and immigrant rights

Legalization of marijuana (Colorado vs. California)

If you would like to write on a different topic please see Felicia in her office hours to get

your topic approved in advance.

Requirements

A hard copy of your paper is due to Felicia at the start of class on Thursday May 1.

Please do not email your paper. Papers should be 4 pages long (8.5 x 11, double spaced,

12 font, 1 inch margins) or about 1200 words. Pay special attention to structure, with a

clear argument and evidence to support. Please proofread - spelling and grammar

mistakes will lower your grade. Include a header with title, your name and page numbers.

Use quotes and proper in-text citations for ALL sources referenced. Include a works cited

at the end.