The Masquerade of What We Would Be
For this seminar you will discuss ideas in the following three pieces of media, we have already reviewed, using the concept of identity politics
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to frame your discussion.
First, watch and annotate the videos below. As you take notes, think about what the speakers and narrators reveal about identity
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, power
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, discrimination
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. Especially make note if any of the information is new to you, or surprising, or provoking.
Then, compose an initial post that explains the ideas in the videos and offers your analysis. In other words, What’s your Critical Reaction? By now, we have studied many features of identity, so you will a lot material to draw from and refer back to as you write.
Allow yourself plenty of time to read and thoughtfully respond to your colleagues like you’ve done in previous discussions.
Here are your three videos:
Shane Koyczan- “To This Day”
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“Is this your bike?”
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Kai Davis- “Fuck I Look Like”
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Remember the goals for seminars are that you:
– Demonstrate your understanding of the material or concept we are discussing
– Practice using your critical thinking skills
– Engage with people who may have a different view than you
– Engage ideas from texts
