Explain how the discussed issues are relevant or irrelevant to the main focus of the narrator. Explain whether the narrator has been successful in presenting his or her ideas. Did they make any unsubstantiated claims? Where any points misrepresented or omitted?

African civilization critical reaction paper on YouTube episode

The critical response paper will consist of a 6-7 page critical response to the content of video #1: ‘Different But Equal’ listed on the syllabus and available on Blackboard. Students are expected to provide critical summaries of the video and link them with specific examples from the class texts. The response should highlight the main issues discussed in the video.

Guidelines: I.

What is the main focus of the specific video (What is the narrator/producer seeking to discuss)?
2. Identify the main issues highlighted in the video and discuss them in specific paragraphs (how are the issues presented?)
3. Explain how the discussed issues are relevant or irrelevant to the main focus of the narrator.
4. Explain whether the narrator has been successful in presenting his or her ideas. Did they make any unsubstantiated claims? Where any points misrepresented or omitted?
5. Students must link the video to readings from the assigned texts (A minimum of SIX examples are required). What issues discussed in the video are similar to points made in the readings you have read so far? Cite specific examples from specific assigned readings where applicable. Connecting the video to assigned class readings is a requirement.
Style: Do not editorialize! 6. Avoid personal references (example, I feel…, I think …, In my opinion…) Instead: It is apparent from the narrator’s choice of words that he/she… etc
7. Use the present tense in the essay: ex. Davidson highlights …., the narrator discusses … etc
8. Paraphrase specific quotes from the video to illustrate your points. But, be specific about the issues you are discussing.
9. Underline the title of books/texts (except when written in italics)