Why is it worth watching?What is some of the text and subtext occurring in it?

Media – TV Show Analysis

You will submit a 1,500 word research essay. You should offer a thesis statement; a detailed explanation of the major issues relevant to your theme; offer a critical analysis of the sources you have selected, including commentary on whether or not their arguments are convincing; relate your chosen sources and topic to the general themes and concepts of the course; and, explain how they address current social problems and debates. In your critical analysis, you may agree or disagree with the readings, but you must offer evidence for your arguments.

Your research essay can cite course readings, but you must also use at least three PEER-REVIEWED social science sources that are not course readings. You can also bring in other forms of relevant media, including newspapers, broadcasts, etc.

Choose a film or television series and do an entertainment media analysis. There are two rules for this topic. First, to make sure the film or television series has some current relevance, it must have come out since 2005. Second, you must choose a film or television series that you think has merit; you need to be able to argue why you think it has good qualities that make it worth watching, and yet, nonetheless deserves critical analysis. (It would be too easy to choose a bad film or television series and then offer criticisms.) Once you have chosen your film or television series, here are a number of questions to consider. Why is it worth watching? What is some of the text and subtext occurring in it? Does it engage in harmful stereotypes, or does it attempt to challenge certain stereotypes, or does it do both? Is it likely to create any form of cognitive dissonance among its audience, and if so, why? Does it contribute to a certain hegemonic idea or ideas, or does it challenge hegemonic ideas, or does it do both? (Remember, write the essay as if your reader hasn’t watched this film or television series, and don’t forget to define the concepts you use.)

Describe a barrier to change that you have seen demonstrated in a local church.

Family Ministry

1. Discuss at least 3 ways that you see yourself using family ministry in the future.

2. Describe a barrier to change that you have seen demonstrated in a local church.

3. What model of family ministry would fit the church you now attend?Describe how it would work.

4. Give an example of how a change was handled well in a church that you were a part of. What was done right?

5. As you think about your own competencies as a family minister, what are your strengths and what are your weaknesses

Discuss how your personal ethical values compare and contrast with the NASW Code of Ethics that you are required to follow as a professional?

Analyze the Values & Standards in the NASW Code of Ethics

Identify and discuss the core value of the profession that you believe most clearly plays a role in working with people experiencing racial disproportionately.
Identify two specific ethical standards from the NASW Code of Ethics that you think might become the greatest ethical challenge in addressing the racial disproportionately. Explain why you chose those specific standards. For example, the most recently revised Code contains information on texting clients, electronic communication, Facebook, etc., which may present ethical issues for social workers who use social media.
In your own words, define the term ethical “gray area.” For each of the two challenges you identified above, given an example of an ethical “gray area,” and develop at least one recommendation for how a social worker might handle such a situation.
Discuss how your personal ethical values compare and contrast with the NASW Code of Ethics that you are required to follow as a professional?
Finally, locate the website for the Social Work Licensing Board for your state, and explore any recommendations or provisions the Board may suggest for resolving ethical dilemmas. In addition, research any relevant laws in your state that may be relevant to your identified issue. In your paper discuss what you did- or did not- find for your specific state.
Provide examples to support your findings.
Support your assignment with at least three scholarly resources