The main goal of this course is to understand how outside influences shape our lives and perspectives. One way to make these connections is to apply it to current events and/or journalism. Your analysis must be at least 500 words, using proper grammar and spelling.
- Select a topic from modules 1-4.
- Find an article from a source listed below. Using the reading material, make a connection between topics covered in the text to the article. This assignment gives you the freedom to be creative in what you select and how you chose to analyze it. You need to reference at least 2 topics covered in your analysis of the article.
- The article should be no more then 5 years old.
- You are expected to appropriately quote the text when referencing it in your assignment.
Appropriate Sources:
Associated Press Associated Press News: Breaking News, Latest Headlines and Videos | AP NewsLinks to an external site.
NPR NPR – Breaking News, Analysis, Music, Arts & Podcasts : NPRLinks to an external site.
British Broadcast Company BBC Home – Breaking News, World News, US News, Sports, Business, Innovation, Climate, Culture, Travel, Video & AudioLinks to an external site.
PBS News PBS News: News, Analysis, Top Headlines, Live CoverageLinks to an external site.
** I am open to other sources as long as they are legitimate news outlets. I discourage using overtly bias websites. **