in attached doc

 

Task:

· Answer the following questions in essay format (Introduction, body, conclusion).

· Make sure to cite any sources you use

· You may email it to me or hand in a hard copy on Wednesday

 

Questions:

1. What is activism?

2. Give me some historical examples

3. Do you think technology has changed activism, why or why not?

4. In the Rutledge article we read, what was Gladwell’s position on social media and activism?

5. What was Rutledge’s position on social media and activism?

6. Who do you agree with and why?

 

 

PART 2: News Literacy and Bias in the Media

Purpose:  When thinking about citizenship and democracy, we should also take a look at how technology affects campaigning, an integral (although possibly regrettable) part of our democratic process. One of the ways technology has influenced campaigning is in bias in the media. Now while this has always been an issue in elections, one could make an argument that technology has helped to exacerbate the issue.  This activity is meant to get you thinking about your own bias and how it might impact your perception of candidates. To do this we are actually going to look at the Nixon and Kennedy debate. This was the first televised presidential debate.

 

Task:

· Play the video linked below BUT DO NOT WATCH IT, only listen. 

· Answer the questions below in numbered format.

· You may email it to me or hand in a hard copy on Wednesday.

 

Questions:

1. Who do you think won the debate and why? Be specific. Make sure you base this purely on what you heard, not your personal political beliefs.

2. Now, watch the video.

3. After watching the video did you change your mind, and why or why not? Again, make sure you do not base your answer on your personal political beliefs.

 

Video: http://www.tubechop.com/watch/1682224