Change in Media and Communication

Critical Reflection paper Assignment
Description
These responses are expected to involve critical consideration and application of course material. Simple descriptive summaries will not be sufficient for full credit.

In these responses, you may want to consider:
● Key takeaways from the week’s readings, materials, and the guest speakers
○ What are the main points and issues that you think are significant, and why? This should be more than a simple descriptive summary or outline of what was covered.
● Analysis/Critique:
○ Consider what you find convincing and effective in the materials, readings, and examples from the readings. What do you find compelling or useful, and why? Conversely, is there anything that you think is missing, misrepresented, or should be further considered?
○ How do you see this material or these topics playing out in concrete terms? What are the implications? Consider drawing on examples from outside of class (i.e. current events, personal experiences, etc.).
● Readings
○ Your critical reflection should engage with the readings/podcasts. This demonstrates that you have meaningfully engaged with the readings.

Grading
A-range:
● Demonstrates familiarity and engagement with the week’s materials, with direct references from relevant readings
● Extends beyond simply summarizing readings to reflect critically on the significance and implications of the material for media and society
● Draws thoughtful connections between readings, materials, and broader themes and discussions from class
● Thoughtfully considers relevance for the transformation of media and society, drawing on appropriate examples
● Well thought out with clearly articulated and developed ideas throughout
● Meets technical requirements, without excessive spelling, grammatical, or other errors