Introduction to the LAP ERWC

What is the LAP? “Literary Analysis Paper” Senior project Twenty-percent of your final grade Designed to show research, analysis and writing skills

What are the parts of the LAP? Research: Three academic articles Literary Analysis: Apply articles to the novel 1984 Introduction Three body sections Conclusion

You have four choices… Government Monitoring & Technology Language and Control Propaganda & Psychological Manipulation Totalitarianism

Government Monitoring & Technology Definition… Study of how technology may be used to regulate social behavior and promote government goals. You will… Consider current events in the U.S. today related to government monitoring and technology Consider specific advancements in technology that make government monitoring possible Study how government monitoring and technology influence the novel.

Language and Control Definition… Consider how limits placed on language by society and governments can be used to control the flow of thoughts and ideas. You will… Research the history of language development as it parallels the distribution of power Consider language that is taboo or even legally dangerous in the U.S. today Evaluate the use of language to promote Party goals in the novel

Propaganda & Psychological Manipulation Definition… How an organization or government uses widespread distribution of biased information to control the thoughts and behavior of the masses. You will… Research psychological basis for the use of propaganda Reflect on propaganda techniques historically used to influence human behavior Study how the use of propaganda influences the novel.

Totalitarianism Definition… A totalitarian system of government is one in which a single party with no opposition makes decisions for all citizens. You will… Research totalitarian governments in history. Research totalitarian government systems in the world today. Study how the novel is a cautionary tale to show the dangers of this type of government.