You are expected to produce a 2400-2600-word essay discussing some of the theories that we have studied. Towards that end you can pick one of the following topics.
Jürgen Habermas argues that an accessible public sphere open to rational critical debate by citizens is essential for a healthy democracy. Analyse both the benefits and drawbacks of social media for realising the ideals of the public sphere in the digital age. Are social media opening up public discourse to citizens?
At the end of your essay include a bibliography of at least two books or one book and two peer-reviewed journal articles. All the sources listed in your bibliography must be cited in the text of your essay. Your bibliography and in-text citations should be APA style.
All projects are due on the date on the outline. You should submit your essay to Turnitin on the Blackboard site. Use of generative AI such as ChatGPT is prohibited.
Late assignments will be penalized by 10% of their original grade for each day the assignment is late. Assignments submitted 7 or more days late will receive a mark of zero.