For your final project you will research three of the issues below and write a
ief argument stating your thesis and position on each of the three you select. Write 150+ words for each of your three positions (arguments). Write three numbered paragraphs in your main post.
You will then make three responses to any three of your classmates. You may comment on any one of their positions.
Scoring: Your main post stating your 3 positions is worth 70 points. Each of your three replies to classmates is worth 10 points each for a total of 30 points.
You have six choices for this final exam discussion. Select any three.
This discussion requires a three part post with a total of 450 words or more. Number your paragraphs according to which options you select.
1 - How does your own political ideology affect your perception of media coverage of political issues? Do you find that you prefer CNN or Fox News (sample both if you do not know). Do you notice media bias on either network? (State your position in 150+ words).
2 - Are you a cultural relativist? See video on in this module. Explain why you are or are not. (State your position in 150+ words).
3- What did you think about the issues discussed in the TED Talk The Danger of a Single Story? (State your position in 150+ words).
4 - Watch the film Daughter From Danang and discuss how cultural differences affected Heidi and her family's abilities to communicate with each other. What could each side have done differently to improve the outcome? (Note: This is a very good film for applying critical thinking to a communication and cultural problem). (State your position in 150+ words).
5 - Which of these future biomedical technologies concerns you the most and why? (State your position in 150+ words).
6 - Free speech vs. Censorship Should colleges allow speakers on campus if some students are offended by their message? Has PC culture gotten out of hand? Is it improving or harming modern society? (State your position in 150+ words).
Address ANY three of the questions listed above.
Since this discussion has three parts, only 150 words or so is required for each part. This will give you the required 450 word minimum.