Question 1: New Civic Activities Since the pandemic struck or even since then, can you think of new “civic activities” that have arisen. What are they? What are the civic commonplaces that they embody? One of the most controversial yet deeply moving civic activities to emerge recently revolves around “reverse protests.” These are demonstrations where […]
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Question 2: Analyzing the Rhetorical Situation in Reagan’s “Challenger Speech.” Research the circumstances surrounding Ronald Reagan’s “Challenger Speech” and comment on his effectiveness in managing the constraints and opportunities presented by elements of the rhetorical situation: occasion, audience, speaker (ethos) and speech itself. Ronald Reagan’s Challenger Speech is one of those rare moments where a leader […]
RCL POST #10; TED TALK LINK
TED TALK LINK
RCL BLOG #9; History of a Public Controversy Ideas
Our group has been brainstorming ideas for our History of a Public Controversy project, and two potential topics stood out. The first is exploring the evolution of gun control laws and debates in the United States. This topic offers a rich history to analyze, from the Second Amendment’s initial framing to contemporary debates about firearm […]
PASSION BLOG #9; Why Finland Consistently Tops the Global Happiness Index
For this blog I have tried to do something different than I usually do in order to incorporate the genre “myth buster”. Every year, Finland ranks as the happiest country in the world according to the Global Happiness Index. Many of us think this happiness stems from free healthcare, pristine nature, and an abundance of […]
RCL Blog #8; TED TALK SLIDES
TED TALK SLIDES
PASSION BLOG #8; A Tale of Two Reactions: UK vs. China on Trump’s Re-Election
This post falls into the “Comparison Post” genre, where I’ll be diving into the different reactions from two major powers the UK and China, on Trump’s re-election and what it could mean for their future strategies. Trump’s re-election has sent ripples across the globe, leaving countries to ask, “What’s next?” Today, we’re diving into how […]
RCL BLOG #7; Unit 2 Elevator Pitch
LINK TO ELEVATOR PITCH I have taken up a very different topic i.e. (EVOLUTION OF THE SUPERHERO GENRE IN POP CULTURE) than the ones I had initially discussed about so please keep an open mind 🙂
PASSION BLOG #7; The Rise of Volodymyr Zelenskyy – A Modern Leader Under Siege
Hey, blog! This week, I’m diving into the Profile genre to spotlight an unexpected leader who’s redefining what it means to stand strong; Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Yeah, I’m talking about the guy who went from cracking jokes on TV to calling out global powers and rallying his country against a full-on invasion. Think David vs. Goliath, […]
PASSION BLOG #6; What’s Next for BRICS? A New Era of Global Power
For this week’s blog, I’m taking on the “What’s Next?” genre and diving into one of the most talked about global events recently: the BRICS summit. If you haven’t been keeping up, BRICS stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. They just wrapped up a major summit, and what came out of it […]