Essay #1: Literacy Narrative – Eng V02 Spring 2009



Essay #2: Pop Culture and Identity – Eng 101 Spring 2014 LAMCDirections: Write an essay of 4-5 pages in response to the following question.In this section of the class, we will read several essays about how identity is influenced by popular culture. In some of these cases, pop culture has a productive or positive influence, in some cases, pop culture has a destructive or negative influence on identity, and in some cases, it's a little of both. Do some research of your own, and choose a way that pop culture is connected in a significant and influential way to the creation of identity, and make a complex claim about that connection using examples that you find as you research as well as relevant examples from your own experience. Find articles that address your concerns, and answer the following questions: What exactly is the connection you are claiming exists between pop culture and identity? How does it work? Whose identities, specifically, are being influenced? Is this connection productive, destructive, or a little of both? What are some of the consequences, either good or bad, of pop culture influencing identity in this way? Sample topics: (You are not limited to these topics. These are simply examples of topics that would fit this question.) Advertisements and the creation of feminine/masculine identityThe influence of a musical genre on the development of identity in teenagersThe importance of a significant/landmark portrayal for a group struggling to have its identity recognized/validated by the mainstreamYour essay should do these things: First, it should have a thesis statement that makes a claim about the question. Second, it should show an awareness of the conversation that is already going on about these issues. This means that it should fully describe the specific connection between pop culture and identity that you will discuss and summarize some of the ideas that you have found in your research that have already been put forward about this connection. Third, it should build a clear, coherent argument in response to the prompt and the sources that you choose. Sources: You must cite (quote or summarize/paraphrase) at least three different reputable sources in this essay. Length: 4-5 pages. This means that your essay must be at least to the bottom of the fourth page when it is formatted correctly. (See your syllabus for my formatting requirements.) You must also include a works cited page in MLA format for any sources you quote in the body of your paper, including your text book. (This means that everyone will have a works cited page.) Once you have done your brainstorming/freewriting and decided on a topic, you might want to use an outline to structure your essay. You must include some sort of outline or pre-writing with your final draft. Due Dates: Rough Draft for peer review due Thursday, 4/3 (3 typed copies)Optional Rough Draft for instructor comments due Friday, 4/4 at 11:59 PM on turnitin ONLY if you participated fully in peer review.Final Draft due Tuesday, 4/22You must include the following with your final draft for full credit: Your final draft Your rough draftYour outline/prewritingYour revision logYour peer review sheet ................
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