Provides a thoughtful and clear description of the ways Dr. King and Alicia Garza capture their audience and make their points
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Instructions
Social Movements are only as important as the person leading them. The person(s) leading a social movement must have charisma and be able to captivate an audience. Political scientists and historians are taught to analyze body language, especially during debates and speeches.
For this assignment, you will watch Dr Martin Luther King’s
I Have a DreamLinks to an external site.
speech and a
speech by Alicia Garza of the Black Lives Matter movementLinks to an external site.
and answer questions listed below. Pay special attention to the following aspects in the two speeches.
· Importance of body language while delivering the speech.
· Gestures, cadence and delivery style.
Answer the following:
1.
1. Provide a summary of the two speeches.
2. Compare Dr. King’s leadership, charisma, power and passion to capture his audience to Alicia Garza’s speech. What are the similarities, if any? What are the differences, if any?
3. How does the location of the speeches support their messaging? Dr. King’s speech was held in a church and at the Lincoln Memorial, whereas today we have social networking and more avenues to relay messages. Does messaging make a difference?
4. Describe how the audience in Dr. King’s speeches relate to the Alicia Garza’s audience. Do you see a similarity or differences in the speeches and in the audience?
Requirements
· Length: 2-3 pages of substantive content
· 12 pt font
· Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style??
· References page (a minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources
· Title and introduction pages are present.
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the Written Assignment Grading Rubric.
Rubric
Week 3 – Analyzing Body Language
Week 3 – Analyzing Body Language
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
15 pts
The assignment is at least 2- 3 pages long.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of Speeches
20 pts
Paper begins with a clear and concise summary of both speeches
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLeadership and Charisma: Similarities and differences between Dr. King and Alicia Garcias speech
35 pts
Provides a thoughtful and clear description of the ways Dr. King and Alicia Garza capture their audience and make their points
35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLocation Impact
30 pts
Clearly discusses the significance of the locations in reinforcing Dr. Kings message and that of Alicia Garza
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAudience Reaction: Compare and Contrast
35 pts
Draws clear, explicit connection between the audience reaction and Dr. Kings vocal intonations and body language in comparison/contrast to Alicia Garza.
35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics and Usage
20 pts
The writing is concise, free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations
10 pts
The references are provided in accurate APA format.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
10 pts
Provides two outside scholarly sources plus the textbook and/or the weekly lesson
10 pts
Total Points: 175
