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Please note that original posts are due Mon., June 7.

Response posts are due Thurs., June 10.

MODULE 3 DISCUSSION

Submit one original post.

After you watch the video , you must thoughtfully answer the following three-part question in your original post:

• First, consider the characteristics of perception discussed in Chapter 6, including:
  • perception is selective
  • perception is learned
  • perception is culturally determined
  • perception is consistent, and
  • perception is inaccurate.
• What cultural perceptions of African Americans in the United States have led to the phenomenon of unarmed Black men, Black women, and Black youth facing fear, blame, violence, and death as a result of the perceptions of police and/or civilians? Thoughtfully discuss these perceptions drawing upon at least three of the characteristics of perception above. Cite the textbook. (The Taxonomy of Terms sheet may also be helpful here).
• Second, consider common values in the United States including, but not limited to equality, change, future orientation, action/work orientation, directness/openness/honesty, and self-pride/self-promotion. Discuss how Black Lives Matter activists draw upon these dominant cultural values. (In other words, how do they utilize these U.S. cultural values to argue their perspectives?) Cite the textbook.
• Finally, explain and link to an outside source that offers further insight into the beliefs and values of Black Lives Matter activists.

The purpose of this question is to increase critical thinking, intercultural competence, and the ability to engage in perspective-taking related to current events. The purpose is not to debate whether or not you individually agree with the Black Lives Matter movement, but to engage with the topic from the perspective of the activists involved. Please be mindful and respectful in your post since this topic may be difficult and hurtful for some.

You must thoughtfully respond at least twice to your classmates or to me. Your response posts must add to the discussion.

To achieve a superior grade for discussions, each of the following components must be satisfied:

The content of your original post must connect to unit theories and cite the textbook

You must cite one additional source in addition to the textbook

All posting and responding deadlines and minimum requirements must be met

Please read the “grading rubric” so you know the specific criteria that will determine your grad.

Module 3 Discussion Grading Rubric

The discussion forum is worth 10 points.

Your discussion posts will be graded with the following rubric:

Criteria	Points
Original post is thorough and accurate. The post answers the questions, applies theoretical concepts (with a citation), and includes concrete details. The post is well-written and follows conventional spelling and grammar rules.	5
Reply post #1 (either in response to the instructor or to another student) is substantive and thoughtful and adds to the discussion. The post is well-written and follows conventional spelling and grammar rules.	1
Reply post #2 (either in response to the instructor or to another student) is substantive and thoughtful and adds to the discussion. The post is well-written and follows conventional spelling and grammar rules.	1
The textbook and an outside research source are used and cited appropriately in the forum. The original post has information from a source and includes a citation. A page number is given when quoting the textbook.	1
The original post and the response posts are well-written and follow conventional spelling and grammar rules.	1
Forum deadlines are met.	1