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Violence in Media and Personal Context Assignment Instructions: 1

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Violence in Media and Personal Context Assignment

Instructions:

1. Read the "At Issue" box on page 59. 

2. View the attached PowerPoint presentation on Understanding Your Personal Context: Understanding Your Personal Context.pptx  (Source: Montgomery College English Faculty)

3. For each of the 8 context dimensions, write a short paragraph of 3-5 sentences explaining your personal context.

4. For each dimension, rate whether it’s very important, important, or not important.

5. In paragraph 9 answer the question: Where do you draw the line regarding violent media? That is, how much violence in media are you willing to tolerate? Does it bother you or do you enjoy viewing it? Explain how your personal context affects your thoughts on this issue.

 

Length: 9 short paragraphs

Because the information you share is personal, you will submit this assignment only to me, and it will be evaluated only on completeness.

 

Example:

Anna writes: Dimension 3 – Culture (important) "I have never thought much about my culture, but when I think about it, I realize it has been a huge influence. My culture values education, so there was never a question of whether I was going to college – I think my family would have disowned me if ever suggested otherwise! Also, nobody ever stepped through our doors without being offered food – lots of it. If my mom needed to grill a dozen burgers, she bought enough ground beef for two dozen, just in case. Also, in my culture, if someone needs help, you don’t ask if the person needs help; you just try to help without being asked. This exercise has made me realize that part of my sense of good manners and right and wrong is a result of how I grew up."

 

Due: Wednesday, Week 1

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