Analyzing (Post) Colonial Discourse in Contemporary Canada - repost

ANTH 3030 Critical Writing Assignment I Analyzing (Post) Colonial Discourse in Contemporary Canada Length: 4-5 double spaced pages, plus bibliography Due Feb 27 in class, in hard copy The objective of this essay assignment is to analyze and identify discourses in the media's response to Mosby's article, focusing on how they portray colonialism in contemporary Canada. What are the colonial and anti-colonial discourses being produced and reproduced in the media coverage? Read/watch at least 5 articles/video clips from a variety of sources. Have a look at the comments sections as well. See Mosby's website posted on Moodle where he has posted the links to media coverage. If you find others not listed there, that is fantastic! We'll send them to him. [login to view URL] [login to view URL] Here are some questions to keep in mind when analysing the media articles. What is being said about the research? What are the common themes? Who are the key institutions producing the discourses? Who is using Mosby's research and to what end? Who is the assumed audience of the discourse? (Or audiences?) What are the similarities and dissimilarities to the colonial discourses in Mosby's article and other course materials? Use 12 point Times Font and 1 inch margins. Double space your work. Use AAA Citation style ([login to view URL] ) or a style of your choice, you must be consistent. It is your responsibility to back up your work. Refer to course outline for policies about lateness. Grading Criteria These are the questions I ask of each assignment in assigning a grade. How does the work show: Evidence of original and critical thinking? Complexity in the analysis? Accuracy, especially in the representation of the media reports? Understanding and synthesis of readings and course material? Attention to formatting, spelling, grammar? Clarity in writing style? Clarity in the structure of the paper?