Social Movements are only as important as the person leading them. The person(s) leading a social movement must have charisma and be able to captivate an audience. Political scientists and historians are taught to analyze body language, especially during debates and speeches.
For this assignment, you will watch Dr Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream (Links to an external site.) speech and a speech by Alicia Garza of the Black Lives Matter movement (Links to an external site.) and answer questions listed below. Pay special attention to the following aspects in the two speeches.
- Importance of body language while delivering the speech.
- Gestures, cadence and delivery style.
Answer the following
- Provide a summary of the two speeches.
- Compare Dr. King’s leadership, charisma, power and passion to capture his audience to Alicia Garza’s speech. What are the similarities, if any? What are the differences, if any?
- How does the location of the speeches support their messaging? Dr. King’s speech was held in a church and at the Lincoln Memorial, whereas today we have social networking and more avenues to relay messages. Does messaging make a difference?
- Describe how the audience in Dr. King’s speeches relate to the Alicia Garza’s audience. Do you see a similarity or differences in the speeches and in the audience?
Paper Requirements (APA format)
- Length: 2-3 pages of substantive content
- 12 pt font
- Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style
- References page (a minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources plus the textbook and/or the weekly lesson for each course outcome) .
- Title and introduction pages are present.
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the Written Assignment Grading Rubric.
Course Outcomes (CO): 2, 4, 6
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
Week 3 – Analyzing Body Language
| Week 3 – Analyzing Body Language |
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength | | 15 pts The assignment is at least 2- 3 pages long. | 13 pts The assignment is at least 2 pages long | 11 pts Assignment is 1½ page in length | 10 pts Assignment is 1 page in length | 0 pts No effort |
| 15 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of Speeches | | 20 pts Paper begins with a clear and concise summary of both speeches | 17 pts Paper provides a summary of both speeches, but more detail could be added. | 15 pts Paper provides a summary of both speeches but is short on specifics | 13 pts Paper provides a summary of one speech. Second summary and details incomplete | 0 pts No effort |
| 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLeadership and Charisma: Similarities and differences between Dr. King and Alicia Garcia’s speech | | 35 pts Provides a thoughtful and clear description of the ways Dr. King and Alicia Garza capture their audience and make their points | 31 pts Provides a thoughtful description of the ways Dr. King and Alicia Garza capture audience and make their points to the audience | 27 pts Provides some description of the ways Dr. King and Alicia Garza capture audience and make their points to the audience | 24 pts Minimal description of the ways Dr. King and Alicia Garza capture audience and make their points to the audience | 0 pts No effort |
| 35 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLocation Impact | | 30 pts Clearly discusses the significance of the locations in reinforcing Dr. King’s message and that of Alicia Garza | 26 pts Discusses the significance of the locations in reinforcing Dr. King’s message and that of Alicia Garza. | 23 pts Mentions the significance of the locations in reinforcing Dr. King’s message and that of Alicia Garza | 20 pts Minimal mention of the significance of the locations in reinforcing Dr. King’s message and that of Alicia Garza | 0 pts No effort |
| 30 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAudience Reaction: Compare and Contrast | | 35 pts Draws clear, explicit connection between the audience reaction and Dr. King’s vocal intonations and body language in comparison/contrast to Alicia Garza. | 31 pts Draws good connection between the audience reaction and Dr. King’s vocal intonations and body language in comparison/contrast to Alicia Garza. | 27 pts Some connection between the audience reaction and Dr. King’s vocal intonations and/or body language in comparison/contrast to Alicia Garza. | 24 pts Minimal connection between the audience reaction and Dr. King’s vocal intonations and/or body language in comparison/contrast to Alicia Garza. | 0 pts No effort |
| 35 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics and Usage | | 20 pts The writing is concise, free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. | 17 pts The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. | 15 pts The writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. | 13 pts The student presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message | 0 pts No effort |
| 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations | | 10 pts The references are provided in accurate APA format. | 8 pts The references contain 1 error in APA format. | 7 pts The references contain 2 errors in APA format. | 6 pts The references contain 3 or more errors in APA format. | 0 pts No effort |
| 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences | | 10 pts Provides two outside scholarly sources plus the textbook and/or the weekly lesson | 8 pts Provides two scholarly sources, one of which is the textbook and/or the weekly lesson | 7 pts Provides two scholarly sources. | 6 pts Provides one scholarly source | 0 pts No effort |
| 10 pts |
| Total Points: 175 |
