Mind Mapping Write a two page paper on either “Speak Life” “using the MInd Mapping Tool. The MInd Mapping tool is posted in Course materials and the video is posted. The instruction is to identify the major themes in these songs from a social work perspective and write what this song means to you. Be […]
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What mood does the beat reflect, who did they sample, is it relevant to the meaning of the song? Does it have something to do with the artist or the producer only? Are there any lyrics that define the album? (these are example questions).
Example: Wu-Tang Forever as an archival, mythical and biblical narrative of societal pressure and self-awareness. Sounds deep right? I want you to really LISTEN, not just hear an album. Dissect its meaning, the artists history, the codes in the songs and the references the artist speaks on. Where did they grow up? Is that present […]
Identify a favorite song and locate the exact words of the song and its composer.Explain why copying the lines of lyrics is not paraphrasing.
Paraphrasing is at the center of scholarly writing. One of the habits that many undergraduate students develop when discussing information from references is to quote that information. As graduate students, you are expected to advance your academic writing style to rely on paraphrasing—or putting what you read into your own words; however, the ideas and […]
Describe what elements you have identified that you believe reflect the Puerto Rico culture and why? Or Why do you think music is so important to the people in Puerto Rico and to Puerto Ricans living in the United States?
Paper details: Read the Puerto Rican Music Document and for this assignment find a song that may have Puerto Rican influences. In a 250 post describe what elements you have identified that you believe reflect the Puerto Rico culture and why? Or Why do you think music is so important to the people in Puerto […]
Write an original 500-700 word interpretive essay about one of the stories discussed in class or about a song of your choosing.
Write an original 500-700 word interpretive essay about one of the stories discussed in class or about a song of your choosing. Your analysis must focus on themes relevant to this course (e.g., socioeconomic class, consumerism, attitudes about money and/or work, etc.). If you wish, you may write about multiple texts, as long as your […]
Find a rap song that is rich in rhymes and metaphors; download the lyrics. You can use a specific song from any time period, but make sure the song offers you enough lyrics to analyze.
In this paper you will demonstrate your understanding of poetic concepts and how they apply to rap. “Poetic concepts” include terms relating to rhythm, rhyme, and figures of speech. The following are a list of components each analysis should include. Elements to include: list of 5 items 01 Find a rap song that is rich […]
