Speech #2  – is a Rhetorical analysis of a movie or a music video. The first version of the project is due on 02/07/21. You will submit it on the Unit 2 discussion board for peer and instructor feedback. The final written and oral version of the project is due on 02/14/21. You will need time to work on the project. Please start today, read the instructions, and review the sample/s. There is a list to choose from. Please select a partner in this class to work with.

Unit 2 Teams” Discussion Board Posts: Please visit eCampus and click on the “Unit 2 Teams” option:

Please post:

1. Name(s) of your Speech 2 partner(s)
2. Title of the movie or music video

Example:

1. Jane Doe, Frank Simpson
2. Crazy Rich Asians

Project Overview

Written Project Points: 75

Oral Project Points: 75

Time: 4-6 MINUTES

DYAD: 2 MEMBERS (Optional) for 50 bonus points

MOVIE  OPTIONS

1. American Psycho (2000)
2. Belle (2013)
3. The First Purge Trailer (2018)
4. Get Out (2017)
5. Black Panther (2018)
6. And the Band Played On (1993)
7. The Namesake (2006)
8. The Joy Luck Club (1993)
9. Real Women Have Curves (2002)
10. The Walkout (2006)
11. Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
12. US (2019)
13. The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
14. Remember the Titans (2000)

MUSIC VIDEO OPTIONS

1. “This is America” by Childish Gambino
2. “Girls Like You” by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B
3. “APES**T” – by The Carters
4. “Patience” by Damian Marley and Nas “Same Love” by Macklemore &
5. Ryan Lewis feat. Mary Lambert
6. “Born This Way” by Lady GaGa
7. “Where Is the Love?” by The Black- Eyed Peas
8. “Perfect” by Pink
9. “Brave” by Sara Bareilles
10. “Stand Up” by Cynthia Erivo
11. “Don’t Touch My Hair” by Solange
12. “Dear Mr. President” by Pink
13. “Animals”- by Maroon 5
14. “American Idiot” by Green Day
15. “Formation” by Beyoncé
16. “Now” by Miguel
17. “Glory” – Common & John Legend
18. “Video” – India Arie
19. “Black Woman” – Danielle Brooks “I Can’t Breathe”- H.E.R.
20. “Africa” – Yemi Alade ft. Sauti Sol
21. “ One Day” – Matisyahu
22. “Make it home”- TOBE NWIGWE
23. “March” – The Chic

Please review the following:

A quiz was assigned in Unit 2 to review the “Understanding APA and avoiding plagiarism PowerPoint”.  Please pay attention to the following:

Please remember: Every sentence that is not your idea should include a citation. The first time that you cite a source please use the verbal citation in your outline (this becomes an oral citation when you deliver your speech.

Why you need verbal citations tell the audience:

• How current the information is?
• Where the information can be found
• Why a source of information is credible?
• What information was provided by the source

Sample verbal Citation: Please use this version first

In the communication textbook, Understanding Human Communication written by Adler, Rodman and DuPré (2017) culture is described as a set of customs, beliefs and traditions shared by a group of people.

Outline: After using the verbal citation for each source once: Please use the in-text citations for every other idea that comes from that source.

1. Use the in-text citation
2. Smith (2016) or (Smith, 2016) for every idea that comes from that source.

If you do not complete the outline and PowerPoint: You can still succeed:

• Instead you can:

  Written Action Plan and Oral Report.
  You will not be required to use research.
  You should include a time management action plan to tell the audience what your mistakes were and how you will improve your process to ensure you complete the next project that you are a part of (maximum of 70% of the overall project grade).

Unit 2 Discussion Board

100 Points

Please post your answer to the prompt below. Your first paragraph should be 5-8 sentences long to receive credit for your post. Remember to bold key concepts from your textbook.

Instructions/Prompt

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Discussion Board 2 Sample Please read Chapters 4-8 before you attempt this assignment and complete your outline and PowerPoint for Speech 2. Please post your answer to the prompt below. The first paragraph should be 5 – 8 sentences long to receive credit for your post. The second part of your post should include your speech 2 topic, specific purpose statement and research in APA format, along with your speech 2 outline and PowerPoint for peer feedback. Please see the example below. Remember to bold key concepts from your text. Please post before 11:59pm on or before the due date.

Paragraph 1 Listening

Sample Discussion Board 2

Listening is the process where the brain creates meaning from information that was heard. Hearing is the process of sound waves striking the eardrum which causes vibrations that are transmitted to the brain. Hearing is the physiological process while listening is about creating meaning from what was heard. Two of my faulty listening behaviors are pseudo-listening and defensive listening. Sometimes I pretend to listen when I am busy, this is a very rude practice that I am working to improve. I also sometimes listen selectively; this practice can sometimes cause me to miss the context of what is being said and I have on more than one occasion hurt my sister’s feelings or cause a misunderstanding because of my misinterpretation. I am getting better at active listening, but it takes practice. Since improving my active listening skills, I have enjoyed a closer relationship with my sister and co-workers.

Paragraph 2: Speech 2 Topic, Research, Specific Purpose and Outline & PowerPoint feedback

Speech 2 Topic: Language and racism in America: A Rhetorical Analysis of the Movie Get Out

Speech 2 Research:

References
Adler, R. B., & Rodman, G. R. (1985). Understanding human communication (Vol. 10). Oxford University Press.
Blum, J. & Peele, J. (2017). Get out. U.S.A: Blumhouse Productions Monkeypaw Productions QC Entertainment.
Brody, R. (2018, March 03). “Get Out”: Jordan Peeles Radical Cinematic Vision of the World Through a Black Man’s Eyes. Retrieved March 26, 2018, from https://www.newyorker.com/culture/richard-brody/get-out-jordan-peeles-radical- cinematic-vision-of-the-world-through-black-eyes
Cruz, L. (2017, March 03). In Get Out, the Eyes Have It. Retrieved March 26, 2018, from https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/03/in-get-out-the-eyes-have- it/518370/

Speech 2 Specific Purpose: After listening to my speech the audience will understand the power of language and how it conveys racist ideals in America.

Speech 2
Outline
: Please click the link to review the outline and provide peer feedback 2 of your classmates

Speech 2
PowerPoint:
Please click the link to review the PowerPoint and provide peer feedback 2 of your classmates.

Sample Peer Feedback 1 : Christopher your PowerPoint looks wonderful, please edit your work to correct the spelling and reduce some of the text on your PowerPoint slides. Please consider using bullet points. You outline is great also please remember to change the sample font to APA format. The font should be Times New Roman, Size 12. Great work.

Sample Peer Feedback 2: Amanda Amazing work! You have such wonderful details and depth included in your analysis. How did you create a word cloud? Do you have time to show me how you did this? I would love to learn this new skill. Your PowerPoint looks impressive. Please remember to include your reference slide to avoid plagiarism. Excellent work.

RHETORICAL ANALYSIS

This is America by Childish Gambino

Amy Nguyen

Liliana Ben

Dr. Denecia Spence

SPCH 1311-83010

May 7, 2020

Topic: Violence and Racism in American Culture

General Purpose: To persuade

Specific Purpose: After listening to our speech the audience will understand how

“this Is America” reveals the violence and racism against African Americans in

American society.

Attention Getter: How many of you question what you see after you watch a

music video? How does it make you feel when a terrible event happens to

minoritized communities in America?

Thesis: The video, “This Is America” by Childish Gambino shows that violence and

racism against African Americans are serious social problems in America.

Introduction:

“This Is America” is a song by American Rapper Donald Glover (Childish

Gambino), and its message is transmitted in a video clip format directed by Hiro

Murai. It explores modern musical genres, such as soul, funk, R&B, rap, trap, and

Afrobeat which are very popular among young people. The video shows

seemingly innocent scenes of singing and dancing, mixed with images of

violence, especially in the background.

Main Points:

I. Symbolism in “This Is America”

This is America is a controversial video charged with violence, but if we look at the

video carefully, we can observe a series of meaningful scenes that portray

historical events and social injustices to African Americans or minorities. According

to Gompertz (2018), who is a BBC art editor, the video can be considered a piece

of art, and every single detail is full of symbolism. Some of them are:

• The first scene, where Gambino took an unusual pose before shooting a

man, could allude to a Jim Crow character which represents racism and

slavery.

• The gun used to murder the guitarist is carefully saved. It could represent

the importance of guns in American culture, where any person can

have a gun at home.

• The mass shooting alludes to the event that occurred in Charleston

(2015), the Charleston church shooting in which a white supremacist

killed nine African Americans.

• At the end of the video, Gambino ran away while being chased. It could

depict the time when black people had to escape to save their lives.

While some people only see a party in the middle of the chaos, others are

shocked by its violent scenes and describe it as a hideous video.

However, Gompertz (2018) compares the video “This Is America” with the bloody

violence of Goya’s The Executions painting which for many people is grotesque

but valuable. We can see that Gambino wants to expose some social problems

that still face black people in American society.

II. Violence is Ingrained in Pop-Culture Entertainment.

Violence is a reality that has become part of the entertainment industry in

American society which means that violence is everywhere, according to

Gajanan (2018), a reporter at Time Magazine. In the video, we can see Gambino

with a group of students dancing different modern rhythms in a mixture of African

dance seemingly innocent while chaotic scenes appear in the background. Why

do some people not see what is happening around? Because violence is

embedded in some musical genres, and these genres are consumed through

pop culture especially by young people. (Gajanan 2018). “This is America”

appears to represent the marginalization of black people in America and to be

a criticism of American culture, including references to consumerism, violence,

racism, discrimination, and gun control policy. We are accustomed to seeing

violence in real life and mainstream or popular media which does not allow us to

grab the message behind videos such as “This Is America,” which has a powerful

meaning.

III. Internalized Racism

The video of “This Is America” has connected to the issue that there is endless

internalized racism against African Americans is still rooted in this country.

According to Douglas (2017), who is the author of “Stop the Violence: Breaking

the Cycle of Anti-Black Violence” shows how America has handled the death of

African American in the system remains less important to discuss.

• There is an issue beyond racial violence, the government system has not

protected nor helped minorities such as African American from violence.

(Resource: African American are underserved in the control of white

system.) In reference to mass shooting in Charleston church, many African

American were killed, which Childish Gambino wants to show the

importance of how the government system does not use their power to

prevent the problems (Douglas 2017).

• “The fact that African Americans are 5.1 times more likely than

whites to be incarcerated. Thus, while only 13. 2% of the U.S.

population is black, black people constitute almost 40% of the

prison population (Douglas 2017).”

The ideology behind anti-blackness has derived from white supremacy. It has

been structured in the norm that White has been promoted as superior and

darker skin is viewed as inferior. The video by Childish Gambino depicts that

African American still face racism and describes how being black is less

important in American society. He even wore a pant that used to portray the

confederate uniform which is used to prove that white supremacy is

embedded in the legal system, which has made black people fall endlessly

under the hand of white supremacist (Douglas 2017).

▪ “First, to state the obvious, the ideology of white supremacy

depends upon the narrative of anti-blackness, since the notion

of white superiority rests on the idea of black inferiority.

Second, whiteness itself must be regarded as a violent identity-

construct inasmuch as it is defined by denigrating that which is

non-white (Douglas 2017).”

IV. The Relevance of the Video Today

The video is especially relevant today, when a government like Donald Trump’s

attacks minorities, makes incendiary statements and does not condemn the racist

attitudes of far-right groups. Perry 2018) Associate professor at Baylor University.

For example, the current administration promotes hate and promotes violence

with hate speech. Additionally, the video is relevant because this violent society

in which we live neglects very important aspects such as American values and

the well-being of all people, including minorities.

Overall, the silence of discrimination and violence is an ongoing issue in America

that needs to be taken seriously. It is important that every minority should be

represented and protected equally in this country.

References

Douglas, K. B. (2017). Stop the Violence: Breaking the Cycle of Anti-Black

Violence. Interpretation: A Journal of Bible & Theology, 71(4), 398–407.

https://doi-org.dcccd.idm.oclc.org/10.1177/0020964317716130

Gajanan, M (2018, May 07). An Expert’s Take on the Symbolism in Childish

Gambino’s Viral ‘This Is America’ Video. Time.

https://time.com/5267890/childish-gambino-this-is-america-meaning/

Gompertz, W (2018, May 18). Will Gompertz reviews Childish Gambino’s This is

America video. The BBC.

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-44062444

Perry, S. (2018). President Trump and Charlottesville: Uncivil Mourning and White

Supremacy. Journal of Contemporary Rhetoric, 8, no.1-2, 57-71.

http://contemporaryrhetoric.com/wp-

content/uploads/2018/02/Perry8_1_2_5

https://doi-org.dcccd.idm.oclc.org/10.1177/0020964317716130

https://time.com/5267890/childish-gambino-this-is-america-meaning/

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-44062444

http://contemporaryrhetoric.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Perry8_1_2_5

http://contemporaryrhetoric.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Perry8_1_2_5

RhetoricAnalysis

This is America by Childish Gambino

By:Liliana Ben & Amy Nguyen

Credit: Google Pictures

Introduction
“This Is America” by Childish Gambino
This aims among young people
Its Message is transmitted in video clip
It Explores modern genres:
• soul, funk, R&B, rap, trap, and Afrobeat

Credit: Google Images

Overview
“This Is America” shows that violence and racism against African Americans is a serious problem in America.
Main Points
Symbolism
Violence is ingrained in pop-culture entertainment.
How the video is connected to internalized racism.
The relevance of the video today.

Symbolism in “This Is America”
Meaningful scenes that portray historical events and social injustices to African Americans or minorities.
According to Gompertz (2018), BBC art editor, the video can be considered a piece of art.

Credit: Google Images

Credit: Google Images

Racial stereotypes
in
Jim crow Era
The first scene, where Gambino took an unusual pose before shooting at a man
Symbolism in “This Is America”

A white supremacist killed nine African Americans
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Mass shooting
Charleston, 2015
Symbolism in “This Is America”

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American prioritize gun instead of people
Symbolism in “This Is America”

Credit: Google Images
Depict the time when black people had to escape to save their lives.

Symbolism in “This Is America”

Gompertz (2018) compares the video “This Is America” with the bloody violence of Goya’s The Executions painting which for many people is grotesque but valuable.

Credit: Google Images
Symbolism in “This Is America”

Violence is Ingrained in Pop-Culture Entertainment
Violence has become part of the entertainment industry in American society
We are accustomed to seeing violence in real and life and mainstream or popular media which does not allow us to grab the message with powerful meaning
Credit: Google Images

What Does Internalize Racism Mean?
According to the MC Associates and Center of Assessment and Policy Development, it has defined that “Racism supports the supremacy and dominance of the dominating group.”
Occurs when a racially oppressed group believes the racism of the oppressing or dominating group is correct.

Credit: Google Images

The ideology behind anti-blackness has derived from white supremacy
“To state the obvious, the ideology of white supremacy depends upon the narrative of anti-blackness, since the notion of white superiority rests on the idea of black inferiority.(Douglas 2017)”
African American are underserved in the control of white system.
“The fact that African Americans are 5.1 times more likely than whites to be incarcerated (Douglas 2017).”
How “This is America” is Connected To Internalized Racism

The Relevance of the Video
Donald Trump’s attacks minorities, makes incendiary statements and does not condemn the racist attitudes of far-right groups.
Perry (2018) professor of communication at Baylor University. the current administration promotes hate and promotes violence with hate speech.
Credit: Google Images

Conclusion
The silence of discrimination and violence is an ongoing issue in America that needs to be taken seriously. It is important that every minority should be represented and protected equally in this country

Douglas, K. B. (2017). Stop the Violence: Breaking the Cycle of Anti-Black Violence. Interpretation: A Journal of Bible & Theology, 71(4), 398–407. https://web-a-ebscohost
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Gajanan, M (2018, May 07). An Expert’s Take on the Symbolism in Childish Gambino’s Viral ‘This Is America’ Video. Time.
            https://time.com/5267890/childish-gambino-this-is-america-meaning/
Gompertz, W (2018, May 18). Will Gompertz reviews Childish Gambino’s This is America video. The BBC. 
            https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-44062444
Perry, S. (2018). President Trump and Charlottesville: Uncivil Mourning and White Supremacy. Journal of Contemporary Rhetoric, 8, no.1-2, 57-71. http://contemporaryrhetoric.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Perry8_1_2_5

References