Expectations
The discussion responses you submit for each Discussion Post should all follow the same format and style. These should be 250-350 words, and are meant to be written in a "blog style," as opposed to more formal writing. The intention behind this is to map the process of learning and analyzing history--therefore it should have a tone of personal reflection in addition to analysis. Reflect on the content you've learned in this unit. Then, consider your position/experience and how you relate to this material (yes--you can use first-person). Though there is an overall informal tone to these posts, your answers should employ critical thinking (as opposed to regurgitating material) and effectively apply reading and media sources from the unit's module within your overall analysis. Include several specifics from course material, offering really simplistic citations in parentheses such as: (name of textbook chapter), (name of primary source), (name of historian video).
Background
The era of America's post-WWII "Affluent Society" was incredibly complex. Amidst the backdrop of thriving economy and flourishing culture, some Americans felt they were having to fight for their very existence due to racism, sexism, and classism. Drawing on this unit's material, write a 250-350 word post considering the below questions in your response.
Questions
- What evidence was there that post-WWII American society was experiencing a rise in affluence?
- How did this prosperity further highlight inequities in American society?
- What actions did marginalized groups take to be granted access to the same roads of prosperity?
- Why is it important to complicate times of "American prosperity" with narratives of groups struggling in the same country?
Grading
| 90-100 | Response is turned in on time, meets the length requirement, makes several references to course material, answers all prompt questions, and offer a critical analysis of the prompt material. |
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| 80-90 | Response is turned in on time, but lacks one of the following: the length requirement, several references to course material, answers to all prompt questions, and a critical analysis of the prompt material. |
| 70-80 | Response is on time but lacks two of the following: the length requirement, several references to course material, answers to all prompt questions, and a critical analysis of the prompt material. |
| 60-70 | Response is late and lacks three of the following: the length requirement, several references to course material, answers to all prompt questions, and a critical analysis of the prompt material. |
| 50 | Response is late and lacks proper length, analysis of subject, and references to course materials. |
| 0 | No response turned in. |