The Social Issue: Language and Power

 

Select one of the social issues covered in 2-4. The possible issues are: language and power, freedom and security, and health and wealth. Consider which issue interests you the most or about which you have a clear, strong perspective; ideally you will continue to work with this issue throughout the remainder of the course assignments.

Now choose two of the readings selections related to that social issue. You should choose two readings in the same topic. For each of those two readings,

write a 1-2 paragraph summary of the reading selection.
write a 1-2 paragraph response to the reading selection

The reflection questions are to be answered separately. (They are not part of the summary-response.) Post these in the “comments” box when submitting your assignment. You can number your answers or write the in paragraph form. Be sure to address all four questions.

Aside from simply meeting the requirements, what were your personal goals for this assignment?
When reviewing your language choices, what choices did you make for staying within or moving beyond conventions for academic writing and what choices from the Grammar Lab content did you make in terms of using subordination, coordination, and/or varying sentence structures to express your ideas?
What parts of your work on this assignment are you most proud of?
What challenged you in this assignment and/or where do you need additional support from your instructor?

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