Cyber bullying made by two students to share the awareness of cyberbullying

Violence in the Media

Does violent imagery in film, television, and video games encourage violence or merely reflect our violent tastes? Some argue that watching (or inflicting virtual) violence causes people to engage in aggressive behavior in the real world, while others (like Stephen King) see it as a release, a chance to exorcise violent feelings in a benign way. What do you think?

Cyberbullying Video Essay

Cyberbullying is a serious issue in which many people have become familiar. In recent years, cyberbullying has grown from harassing teasing to lethal threats (in some cases). What techniques should we take advantage of in our presentation? What types of images and background music will make our video more powerful? Furthermore, how can we use media to form a compelling argument?

What We've Got Here...Is Two Similar Characters.

Lucas Jackson and Randall Patrick McMurphy serve as iconic American heroes, brazenly defying authority, helping a group of emasculated men recover some semblence of their manhoods in the face of an oppressive authority. Moreover, each takes on a Christ-like role, leading his respective disciples (prisoners or mental patients) toward dignity, suffering and deteriorating under the burden of leadership, and eventually sacrificing himself in a selfless defiance of the demand for conformity. Discuss some of the more interesting parallels between the characters. How do Kesey and the director/screenwriter of Cool Hand Luke cast their main characters as a religious figures? What significant differences exist between the two?

This is one of the funniest commercials of all time!

One of My Favorite Commercials Ever

Supersize Me!

In the documentary Supersize Me, Morgan Spurlock focuses a section of his story on a lawsuit against McDonald's by two young girls. The girls are suing the fast food restaurant for the supposed cause of their obesity. Do you think that's fair? Give me your thoughts.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

The book has received much criticism  for its apparent misogyny (the female characters are either castrating nurses or prostitutes) and racism (the African American orderlies are charicatured as cartoonishly sadistic "black boys"). Do you think such criticisms are fair? What challenges does having a narrator who is a paranoid schizophrenic, often divorced from reality, present for the reader?

iPhone 5 Commerical Parody

This is a comical parody about a giant iPhone 5. Aside from the humor, how does this parody illustrate the great extents companies go to in order to make their products different? Do you feel that some ads exaggerate the features of a product just to attract more buyers?

Dolls and Body Image

Many writers and filmmakers who address gender issues cite dolls, specifically Barbie, as a significant influence on female body image.  In Tough Guise, Jackson Katz implies that the increased musculature of action figures leads boys to feel inadequate and overcompensate with violent behavior.  But how much of an influence on gender-related body image can a toy really exert?  The Onion mocks such concerns with its piece about Bratz dolls with enormous heads.  The Simpsons playfully grapples with the issue in "Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy."  To what extent has your body image been influenced by dolls and action figures?

What Influences Gender Identity?

Are gender stereotypes defined by popular culture, or do they derive from innate biological differences between males and females?
What role does popular culture play in influencing our gender identities?
Should gender stereotypes be taken as a dangerous issue, or as a playful mockery?
What gender issues are explored in the Movie Mean Girls?

What are your thoughts on the fahrenheit video? Do you think its a little bias?

College Essays

Senior year is a special time; it's our last year to participate in highschool events such as prom, homecoming, football games, and spirit weeks. In addition to all the fun activities, there's another component that makes our senior year distinct: applying for college. Although applying for college can be an exciting experience, it can also be stressful when it comes to writing essays. What do you think are some pros and cons to writing a college essay? What kinds of subjects do you think would help your essay stand out?

Since most colleges give a word limitation to the essays you submit, I think the length could possibly be a con. If your subject requires more description to inform the reader, that could leave less space for explaining the purpose of your essay. Balancing out details while answering the prompt could be difficult. It's clear that quality is more important that quantity with the college essays.

Furthermore, choosing the right topic could lead to some problems. It's helpful to think about the number of people that are applying to college and how often the situation you're considering writing about happens to other people. How many other people could possibly write about a hardworking and successful family member or friend that inspires them? Unique stories and situations are ideal for these essays.

Whats your reaction and thought from the video?

                                         

                                                   102 Minutes That Changed America.

What are your thoughts on 9/11?

Respond to the prompt on the course blog.