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 Dream (Links to an external site.) speech and a speech by Alicia Garza of the Black Lives Matter movement (Links 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. 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?
Paper Requirements (APA format)
· 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 plus the textbook and/or the weekly lesson for each course outcome) . At least one of the references should be a state constitution.
· Title and introduction pages are present.
Rubric
Week 3 – Analyzing Body Language
Week 3 – Analyzing Body Language | ||
Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength | 15 ptsThe assignment is at least 1½- 2 pages long.13 ptsThe assignment is at least 1½ pages long11 ptsAssignment is 1 page in length10 ptsAssignment is ½ page in length0 ptsNo effort | 15 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of Speeches | 20 ptsPaper begins with a clear and concise summary of both speeches17 ptsPaper provides a summary of both speeches, but more detail could be added.15 ptsPaper provides a summary of both speeches but is short on specifics13 ptsPaper provides a summary of one speech. Second summary and details incomplete0 ptsNo effort | 20 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLeadership and Charisma: Similarities and differences between Dr. King and Alicia Garcia’s speech | 35 ptsProvides a thoughtful and clear description of the ways Dr. King and Alicia Garza capture their audience and make their points31 ptsProvides a thoughtful description of the ways Dr. King and Alicia Garza capture audience and make their points to the audience27 ptsProvides some description of the ways Dr. King and Alicia Garza capture audience and make their points to the audience24 ptsMinimal description of the ways Dr. King and Alicia Garza capture audience and make their points to the audience0 ptsNo effort | 35 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLocation Impact | 30 ptsClearly discusses the significance of the locations in reinforcing Dr. King’s message and that of Alicia Garza26 ptsDiscusses the significance of the locations in reinforcing Dr. King’s message and that of Alicia Garza.23 ptsMentions the significance of the locations in reinforcing Dr. King’s message and that of Alicia Garza20 ptsMinimal mention of the significance of the locations in reinforcing Dr. King’s message and that of Alicia Garza0 ptsNo effort | 30 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAudience Reaction: Compare and Contrast | 35 ptsDraws clear, explicit connection between the audience reaction and Dr. King’s vocal intonations and body language in comparison/contrast to Alicia Garza.31 ptsDraws good connection between the audience reaction and Dr. King’s vocal intonations and body language in comparison/contrast to Alicia Garza.27 ptsSome connection between the audience reaction and Dr. King’s vocal intonations and/or body language in comparison/contrast to Alicia Garza.24 ptsMinimal connection between the audience reaction and Dr. King’s vocal intonations and/or body language in comparison/contrast to Alicia Garza.0 ptsNo effort | 35 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics and Usage | 20 ptsThe writing is concise, free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.17 ptsThe writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.15 ptsThe writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.13 ptsThe student presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message0 ptsNo effort | 20 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations | 10 ptsThe references are provided in accurate APA format.8 ptsThe references contain 1 error in APA format.7 ptsThe references contain 2 errors in APA format.6 ptsThe references contain 3 or more errors in APA format.0 ptsNo effort | 10 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences | 10 ptsContains at least two references, one of which is a state constitution8 ptsContains at least two references, but one of the two is not a state constitution7 ptsContains one reference, which may or may not be a state constitution6 ptsReferences have significant errors, are incorrect, or not related to the content0 ptsNo effort | 10 pts |
Total Points: 175 |
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