Suspended classes. Homework assignments

11 Março 2020, 10:00 • EDUARDA MELO CABRITA

Suspended classes

Homework assignments*

Assignment 1) Writing tasks for Unit 1

In an essay of around 350 words, discuss the  father/son relationship as depicted in 'One Christmas' by Truman Capote (page 42 of the Workbook). Quotes used to illustrate /back up your point of view are, of course, excluded from the word count.

Please remember not to use contracted verb forms.

Assignment 1 is due on Monday, 16th March not later than 6 p.m.

Assignment 2) Re-read the texts discussed in class about  the power of the media and of photojournalism (pages 31-34). In an essay of around 350 words, discuss the quote below against Dorothea Lange's photographs (pages 35-37) words.

                Photojournalists have a tremendous influence on society and therefore an ethical       responsibility .

Please remember not to use contracted verb forms.

Assignment 2 is due on Wednesday, 16th March not later than 6 p.m.

 

Assignment 3) Read CNN's "How health officials and social media are teaming up to fight the coronavirus 'infodemic'" and The Guardian's 'Battling coronavirus misinformation in the age of social media.' (the above-mentioned articles have been sent to students by email)

 

In an essay of around 350 words, discuss the power and ethics of social media in today's world. Please remember not to use contracted verb forms.

 

Assignment 3 is due on Monday, 23rd March not later than 6 p.m.

Assignment 4)

In Migrant Mother, White Angel Breadline, and Waiting for Work photographs Dorothea Lange 'achieved a brilliant balance between a collective portrait of humanity and one of an individual.' (page 36).

Discuss in an essay of around 350 words.

Assignment 4 is due on Wednesday, 25th March not later than 6 p.m.

* Please remember to save all assignments as Word files. Thank you.

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Eduarda Melo Cabrita

11 March 2020