Hi, below are the instructions. I don’t care what piece of media you’d like to do but I would like it to be related to the Chinese immigration to America.
Critical Ethnic Studies Media Analysis Paper (30%):
Overview: For the midterm paper assignment in this course, you will critically analyze a piece of media through the lens of critical ethnic studies. This assignment encourages you to apply the concepts, theories, and frameworks learned in class to contemporary media representations of race, ethnicity, and inequality. You will select a specific piece of media, such as a film, television show, music video, video game, advertisement, or online article, and examine it through an ethnic studies perspective.
Instructions:
Media Selection:
Choose a piece of media that you believe reflects or engages with issues of race, ethnicity, and/or inequality. This could include:
Films or documentaries
Television episodes or series
Music videos or songs
Advertisements or commercials
Online articles or opinion pieces
Video game
Book
Analysis:
Watch, listen to, or read the selected media multiple times, taking notes on key themes, characters, symbols, and messages.
Utilize concepts, theories, and frameworks from ethnic studies to analyze the media. Consider how race, ethnicity, power dynamics, representation, and cultural appropriation are portrayed and addressed.
Pay attention to the historical, social, and cultural context in which the media was created and how it reflects or challenges dominant narratives about race and ethnicity.
Paper Structure:
Your paper should be between 4-6 pages long, double-spaced, and formatted according to MLA, Chicago, or APA style guidelines.
Include the following sections:
Introduction: Provide an overview of the piece of media you are analyzing and its relevance to ethnic studies.
Analysis: Critically examine the media through an ethnic studies lens, addressing key themes, representations, and implications.
Discussion: Discuss the significance of your analysis in relation to broader issues of race, ethnicity, and inequality.
Conclusion: Summarize your findings and reflect on the importance of analyzing media through an ethnic studies perspective.
Research and Citations:
You may incorporate scholarly sources and readings from the course to support your analysis, though this is not required. Outside sources you use may include academic articles, books, videos, documentaries, podcasts, and essays related to ethnic studies and the specific media of choice.
Provide proper citations for all sources used in your paper, following the chosen citation style (MLA, Chicago, or APA).
Submission Guidelines:
Submit your paper electronically through Canvas under the .
Include your name, student ID, course name, and instructor’s name on the first page of your paper.
Evaluation Criteria:
Depth of analysis and engagement with the selected piece of media
Application of ethnic studies concepts and theories
Clarity and coherence of writing
Use of evidence and support from scholarly sources
Adherence to formatting and citation guidelines
Deadline:
The deadline for submitting your midterm paper will be June 7th.
Additional Resources:
Feel free to reach out to me to consult for assistance with selecting a piece of media or developing your analysis.
Utilize the course readings and resources to deepen your understanding of ethnic studies concepts and apply them to your analysis.
