For kimkim – essay 3 part

Part 1: Topic Selection (5 points, 5% of Course Grade)


Select one of the tasks below and come up with a short proposal (about three sentences) in which you describe what you plan to do in your paper.

1. Choose a local person who contributes to the cultural life of your community:  an artist, musician, author, religious leader, museum director, local historian, or other cultural figure. Conduct an interview with them (in person or through electronic means) and write a paper describing their work and the impact it has on the community. (Your instructor may allow modification of this assignment if appropriate for your situation–ask permission.)

2. Choose a specific cultural controversy in your local community. Some examples include issues of local censorship of art or literature; funding for the arts in the schools or in the local community; representing cultural or religious diversity in the arts or in the schools. Write a report describing the controversy and suggest with a possible solution that would best benefit the community.

3. Propose a topic related to this course that you choose and your instructor approves. If you choose this option, you must email your instructor before handing in your topic selection assignment to make sure that your topic is appropriate.

Due Friday, 6 Feb $2

Part 2)

Part 3)

Submit a paper of 750 –1,200 words. Your essay should use concepts from the course and be well-organized and professionally presented, without grammatical, spelling, or typing errors. 

Due Fri, 13 Feb $13