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As stated in the attachment “Ethnic Studies Final Project Guidelines”
This option involves writing a 5-page essay (double-spaced; see writing guidelines
below) that analyzes a pop culture artifact relevant to Ethnic Studies. The artifact may
be a film, a TV show (focus on 1-3 episodes), a music video, a commercial, a song, or a
speech. This is NOT a research paper. This is an analytical essay focusing on a specific
pop culture artifact.
• Examples: An example would be an essay examining one or two episodes of the
Netflix show When They See Us in which you investigate the show’s
representation of race and police relations. Another example would be an essay
about Bad Bunny’s powerful music video/documentary for his song “El Apagón.”
These are just two great examples of the type of essay you may choose to write
for this option.
• Requirements: This option requires the following…
a. Write an introduction in which you place the artifact within its
sociopolitical context. What social, political, economic, and/or cultural
issues/events were taking place during the time of the creation of the
artifact, and how might these issues/events have influenced the creation
of the artifact?
b. In the body of the essay, analyze the artifact by connecting it to course
concepts. For example, how does this artifact relate to Ethnic Studies
concepts that we’ve learned in class such as racial projects, settler
colonialism, colorblindness, intersectionality, solidarity, etc.? Here, you
should be specific and use evidence from the artifact in the form of quotes
and/or vivid descriiptions to justify your claims. Importantly, analysis
requires you to interpret the most significant elements of the artifact rather
than simply describe or summarize the artifact.
c. In your conclusion, you should discuss the overall significance,
relevance, and implications of your artifact, meaning why should we care
about this artifact? In what ways is this artifact significant in our current
moment? Lastly, what are the implications of this artifact? For example,
did the artifact raise awareness about an issue, did it highlight an
underrepresented story or community? etc.
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d. You must include a works cited page citing at least 3 sources from the
course readings. Outside sources are optional; sources from this course
are required.
I am asking this to be reviewed and ensured at least three of the five are used and questions are answered;
1. Which three specific course readings will you engage with for your final project? List the title of the reading and the author.
2. What specific course concepts will you be engaging with for your final project? Name at least two course concepts (for example, racialization, colonialism, colorblindness, intersectionality, racial projects, etc.).
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