San Diego Miramar College Conspiracy Theories & Hate News Discussion
Question Description
Answer the following questions, after reading the module pages and watching the videos. These questions are to help you focus, identify details in the articles, and think and write. Write at least 150-200 words for each number. (You may end up writing a lot more for these analysis questions, but for each number, you should have at least 150 words). You should end up with 150-200 words on each one, and a total of 600-800 words. Grading: You need to write 1) the required word count to earn a passing grade on the weekly journal. 2) answer the questions completely. 3) Answer the questions accurately. 4) Give you own opinion and back it up with evidence (even your own experience is fine), examples and explanation. Look for the attached rubric for guidance.
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1. Choose one example of conspiracy theory and using the questions of multimodal analysis, do a complete analysis of the video. Go over the rhetorical situation of the piece to begin. How does the video use various techniques of visual, linguistic, aural, gestural and spatial modes to appeal to the viewers? Does the video appeal to ethos? Pathos? Logos? Why do you think people watch these videos? Why are they so popular? Do you think people believe what the conspiracy is telling them?
2. What is Hate News? Who is the intended audience and what is its purpose? How is Hate News different than Extreme Bias or even Political Commentary and Mainstream News? Look at the link by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) to answer these questions. Should this kind of media be illegal? What is at stake in allowing this kind of media to circulate online? Can the violence that it promotes be controlled? What do you think?
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