Question Description

Topic: Analysis of human behavior in the social environment, as reflected in a novel, autobiography, poem, film, dance, video, song or other artwork. (40 %)

Instructions: Choose an artwork which speaks to human behavior in the social environment. Within it, select one specific issue that interests you for its impact on human behavior and development – for example immigration, war, early childhood trauma, parental alcoholism, abortion, homelessness, discrimination, disability culture. Describe the piece. Then analyze it along the following lines:

  • What underlying assumptions about human behavior and the social environment did you discern in the work?
  • What types of behaviors were presented in the piece? Be specific, especially concerning the developmental stages of the human characters.
  • What does the piece say about race, class, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age?
  • What observations can you make from a theoretical perspective about the human events in the piece?
  • Link at least five (5) findings to references in the professional literature. Agree or disagree with the author’s interpretation of the given situation.
  • Your most significant learning gained from this experience.

Paper should be approximately 8 – 10 pages in length and is due on 12/7/2019

Let me know what work of art you want to do and I will get supporting references if needed.

References must be peer reviewed journals.

 
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