Q Directions In this assignment you will choose a media item to critically examine through a sociological lens. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate your ability to analyze media context using sociological questions and concepts. This paper should be 3-4 pages and please cite any sources used in the analysis. The paper should first describe the media item, then offer a sociological analysis of the content, and conclude with a discussion of an alternative media representation. This assignment provides you the opportunity to both critically analyze a media item and develop a response or alternative version of this item that both incorporates your critique and seeks an alternative representation. Your analysis and critique should incorporate theories and key concepts from this course including inequality, gender, race, class, social roles/socialization, impression management etc. 1. Find a popular mainstream media item that depicts an aspect of social life or represents social and cultural groups. This can be print or digital media that is one of the following: • o An advertisement o An article in a popular/mainstream magazine o A newspaper article o A popular YouTube or Tik Tok video o A clip from a popular show on television or movie o A clip from a news program o A social media page or profile 2. Using what you have learned in this course, critically analyze the social meanings and representations presented in the media content. Discuss how the media item reflects or challenges dominant cultural values, norms, and social identities. 3. Describe an alternative representation of your media item. How could the media item be changed or reimagined to represent social life differently? Due Date Sunday, 11:59 pm, CT. Rubric Core Assessment Part 3 Final Draft Core Assessment Part 3 Final Draft Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMedia Item Ability to critically examine a popular media item using the sociological imagination. 25 to >15.0 pts Full Marks Completed all aspects of question. Showed clear understanding and application of sociology to social topic in media. 15 to >8.0 pts Meets Expectations Applied mostly relevant sociological concepts to the media item. Somewhat communicated their understanding of the course concepts in the application. 8 to >0.0 pts Below Expectations Completed half of question 0 pts No Marks 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication of Course Concepts Ability to effectively communicate how social categories and sociological concepts are represented in media. 25 to >15.0 pts Full Marks Applied relevant sociological concepts to the media item. Clearly communicated their understanding of the course concepts in the application. 15 to >8.0 pts Meets Expectations Applied mostly relevant sociological concepts to the media item. Somewhat communicated their understanding of the course concepts in the application. 8 to >0.0 pts Below Expectations Showed little understanding of sociological concepts. 0 pts No Marks 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAlternative Representation Ability to creatively develop an alternative media representation that illustrates sociological critique. 15 to >8.0 pts Full Marks Completed all aspects of question. Showed clear understanding and application of theory to social issue and creatively developed media illustrating sociological critique. 8 to >5.0 pts Meets Expectations Addressed most parts of question. Partially developed an alternative form of media. 5 to >0.0 pts Below Expectations Completed half of question and failed to create a new form of media 0 pts No Marks 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting and Timely Submission Ability to clearly articulate your argument and response. 10 to >8.0 pts Full Marks Submitted the assignment on time. Paper format was easy to follow and all sources are cited using APA, ASA or MLA style. 8 to >6.0 pts Meets Expectations Submitted the assignment on time. Paper format was somewhat easy to follow and most sources are cited using APA, ASA or MLA style. 6 to >0.0 pts Below Expectations Paper was difficult to follow and sources were not cited. 0 pts No Marks 10 pts Total Points: 75 PreviousNext