Assignment prep and set-up for DB posts:
Review the DB Requirements [word count,
Assignment prep and set-up for DB posts:
Review the DB Requirements [word count, textbook reference, etc.].
Read the designated chapters for the week before you start this assignment.
Choose one of the two posted chapter prompts to complete. Start your paragraph with the chapter number. Example: Chapter 1
Do not include the prompt/questions in your post. Yes, spelling and grammar count, so proofread before you post!
Content of the original thread: The content of your thread should be clearly connected to the chapter reading/topic. Outside sources are not acceptable. CH DB Requirements: Original thread/post should be at least 300-400 words total and have a least 1textbook reference from the specific chapter.You must include a citation with your textbook reference. For this class, citations should be listed as textbook chapter and page number (Chapter 3, p. 72). Peer Responses (2): Each of the two peer responses should be at least 150 words each in length and have a least 1 textbook from either of the specified chapters. For this class, citations should be listed as textbook chapter and page number (Chapter 3, p. 72). You will have 1 textbook reference/citation in each of your peer response posts.
To earn maximum points:
You must have a clear reference to the textbook in both your original post and your peer responses. Textbook references should be exclusively taken from the course textbook. References from any source other than the required textbook [Interplay/15th Ed.] will not be accepted and will result in a loss of points.
Do not use any of the textbook references from your original tread or another student’s original tread in any of your peer responses.
Peer responses are a dialogue with your classmates. It needs to be your thoughts in response to the original tread content. Stay away from “I like when you said…” and then copy and paste the original thread content and add a few words.
Important Information: Participants must create/post a thread to view other threads in each forum. Please do not include prompt/DB questions in your posts. Grammar and spelling should be checked and corrected before you post.
You cannot edit or delete your post once you submit/post it.
Do not post a response to your original thread with additional information or materials that may be missing. Do not submit your post as an attachment or link (i.e., Word file, Google Docs, etc). It must be typed/copied & pasted into the text box. All DB assignments require Interplay textbook connections and references.
Be sure and submit your assignment before the 11:59 pm deadline. Assignments sent via e-mail or Inbox [Canvas] or posted in “Comments” will not be accepted for credit.
Discussion Board 3: Chapters 5 & 6
Review the CH DB Requirements [word count, textbook reference, etc.].
Choose one of the two posted chapter prompts to complete. Start your paragraph with the chapter number. Example: Chapter 6
Do not include the prompt/questions in your post. Yes, spelling and grammar count, so proofread before you post!
OPTION 1: Chapter 5: Our perceptions are based on observable qualities.
Watch Dylan Marron’s TED Talk Empathy is Not Endorsement. Dylan Marron Empathy Ted Talk
Discuss how Marron’s TED Talk relates to the following:
1. What were some influences on perceptions that drove some of the hate messages Marron received? 2. How do you think that Marron has to overcome any of his own implicit biases to talk to those who deliver hate messages? 3. How does Marron promote the use of narratives in his confirmations? 4. Do you believe Marron’s conversations help their confirmation bias or other biases?
OPTION 2: Chapter 6: “Dude.” “Dude?” “Dude!” and Positive/Negative Language 1. View the Budweiser commercial:Dude.Dude.Dude
After watching the video, respond to each of the following questions:
What were the different meanings of “Dude” that you observed?
How does this relate to concepts from Chapter 6 – Language?
Think about a word you use that serves multiple purposes Give an example from an interpersonal interaction in which you used the word. What were you trying to communicate in your use of the word? 2. Identify one specific personal example of a time when your choice of language led to positive or negative results in your interpersonal relationships.
Cite the person(s) involved, the place of the occurrence, the situation, and the language used.
Then identify the type of language (sexist, racist, powerful or powerless, ambiguous, abstract, euphemism, relative words, evaluative language, etc.) and note the results.
How did language play a pivotal role in this experience