Opportunities To Examine The Workings Ofinstitutional Power

November 28, 2022

Opportunities To Examine The Workings Ofinstitutional Power

Order Number	636738393092
Type of Project	ESSAY
Writer Level	PHD VERIFIED
Format	APA
Academic Sources	10
Page Count	3-12 PAGES

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Opportunities To Examine The Workings Ofinstitutional Power

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Demacrocy Essay

This assignment is based on the premise that the study of power, privilege, and oppression expand the way that we understand current events. It provides multiple opportunities to examine the workings ofinstitutional power, and the impacts on marginalized populations. Students will rely on the application of the sociological perspective to understand and provide a critical analysis to the issues raised by the exercise.

For this assignment you are expected to view one episode of Democracy Now! (DN!) each week. This news broadcast includes stories from all over the world, with a focus on issues of inequality, oppression, and a multitude of social problems. The show is generally divided into several segments: (a) world news headlines and (b)1-3 stories with personal interviews.

The show airs M-F and can be found on your local PBS station, YouTube, or as a podcast on multiple platforms or at democracynow.org. For this assignment you must view an episode each week, beginning at Week 2. The episode you view must air during the week in which the assignment is completed. For example, Week 2 of the quarter corresponds to the following dates: 1/10-1/16. Because the show only airs M-F, you would need to view a new episode of DN! that aired between the dates of 1/10 – 1/14. Do not search the archives for older episodes in application of this assignment. If your paper does not correspond to the proper time frame, it will not receive credit.

After you have selected and viewed your episode for the week, you are asked to address the following prompts in a short informal journal entry:

Summary Part1: First summarize the overall episode. Do this by including (briefly) at least two headlines included at the opening of the show. Then add a very brief discussion of each segment or story covered in the overall episode. This should be possible to accomplish in just a few sentences.
Summary Part 2: Select one section of the full episode (apart from the Headline section) and summarizethe story/interview. Explain the social problem being addressed. Who was interviewed and why? What organization are they from and/or what is their profession? What is their perspective on the social problem being addressed? Include in your summary the main events, developments, or ideas covered in the segment (be specific and include information regarding dates/names/other pertinent details).

3.Connect this story to the Eitzen text, films, or podcasts. You may do this by discussing concepts/theories/commonalities/etc. between the course text, films, or podcasts, and the section of DN!that you viewed. It may be a bit difficult in the beginning but will become easier as you progress through the material. You must identify and explain at least two connections between the course materials and the DN! episode. Be specific and provide examples.

Format /Length: This assignment is designed as a journal. It is an informal piece of writing in which to reflect on what you viewed and explore connections you were able to make with readings/films/podcasts. As a journal, it is an informal writing assignment with focus on content rather than format. It should be typed, double spaced, and each entry should be 350-500 words in length.

Expanded Journal Option: (2.5 Points): The Expanded Journal Option is an addition to your DN! Journal. This option is offered for DN! Journals assignments for Weeks 6-10. It is entirely optional. It is offered as an opportunity for you to earn extra credit by expanding this weekly assignment. You may choose to complete this as many times as you wish, or not at all. It is entirely up to you. Please keep in mind that expectations are high for extra credit points. You will not receive full credit if you do not apply yourself to this task:

DN! Resources: The Democracy Now! website has multiple resources that offer opportunities to deepen your understanding of a myriad of social problems. Take some time to explore the website, paying particular attention to three specific links: “Web Exclusives”, “Topics”, and “Columns”. A search of the links will reveal numerous interviews and articles that will offer expansions of existing and related stories. Another option for additional materials can be found within of each “Daily Shows” transcript pages. Simply open the transcript of the Full Show and to the left, below the video image (as you look at the page) you will find that relevant materials have been added and simply titled “Links”. These resources generally consist of articles, videos, books, and other relevant materials from the people/organizations interviewed on the show for that particular day.

For your Expanded Journal Option, you will need to search from these menus to find material that corresponds to the Social Problem studied for the week, or to one of the interviews conducted on the show for that particular day. You will select one of these additional resources to summarize and connect, following the instructions below.

Summary (250 Word Min): Summarize the article/interview. Explain the social problem being addressed. Who was interviewed and why? What organization are they from and/or what is their profession? What is their perspective on the social problem being addressed? Include in your summary the main events, developments, or ideas covered in the interview segment, article, or other material (be specific and include information regarding dates/names/other pertinent details).

2.Connect (250 Word Min): You may do this by discussing concepts/theories/commonalities/etc. between the course text, films, or podcasts, and the expanded material from DN! that you viewed. You must identify and explain at least two connections between the expanded material and either the DN! episodeor the Social Problem assigned for the week. Be specific and provide examples.

(Please be advised that the material you select must be substantive and significantly add to your DN! Journal. When selecting video materials, such additional interviews, select an interview that is at least 10 minutes long or longer. Columns and Articles should be substantive. Selection of very brief interviews or articles will not receive credit. You must produce your best work to receive full credit.)

Opportunities To Examine The Workings Ofinstitutional Power

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.