1. Exploring the 1960s: An Interdisciplinary Approach Prof. Erica Arnold-Wyche

2. 1. Seminar Ground Rules 2. Questions from Unit 8? 3. Unit 9 Field Trip: Loss of Leaders 4. Unit 9 Discussion 5. Unit 9 Assignments 6. Final project 7. Q & A

3. 1.Focus on Topic 2.Arrival time 3.Respect 4.Question: “//” 5.Participate

5. JFK Assassination on Live Dallas TV (2.30) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpicOfFajNE NOTE: We will reconvene in 3 minutes

6. Martin Luther King JR - Reaction to JFK Assassination (1.40) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvX8RM- qR8khttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvX8RM- qR8k NOTE: We will reconvene in 2 minutes

7. The Assassination of Robert Kennedy (1.51) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmc2EzkR DkI NOTE: We will reconvene in 2 minutes

8. The ideologies of Martin Luther King, Jr.; John F. Kennedy; and Robert Kennedy impacted the lives of every American citizen in ways that are still reverberating with us today.

9. //How have one of these men impacted you personally ?

10. //How have one of these men impacted your profession?

11. //What might the world be different today had these three men never been born?

12. //How would you assess the assassination of these three leaders from one of the sociological perspectives we learned about in unit 1?  symbolic interaction  functionalism  conflict

13. //How would you assess the assassination of these three leaders from one of the following disciplines? Anthropology Sociology Psychology Economics Political Science History

14.  Readings  Discussion Board  Seminar We have three video clips this unit:  Activity~ We have three video clips this unit:  Martin Luther King gives his “I Have a Dream” speech.  A news announcement about John F. Kennedy’s assassination.  Robert F. Kennedy talks about violence following the assassination of Martin Luther King.  Final Project

15. For the final project, you will reflect back on all you have read and learned about this term and PICK ONE EVENT to explore in depth… 1. You will discuss how your own life would be different if one specific event of the 1960s had never occurred. 2. Think about how did that same event influenced your course of study and your choice of career path. 3. Finally, explore how different would the world be if that same event had never occurred.

16.  Your paper should be 7 pages  Separate Cover page (page 1)  Separate Reference page (Page 7)  Double spaced with #12 font –Times New Roman, and 1-inch margins on all sides  Each section should be about 1 ½- 2 pages.  Have a minimum of four outside sources, not including the texts. These sources should be scholarly, academic sources – no encyclopedias, Wikipedia, or Wikipedia-type Internet sources (answers.com, etc.)

17. Introduction: is 4-5 sentences in length. TIP: I would advise leaving this section until you finish the body of the paper. It is hard to write an introduction to a paper that isn’t written yet.

18. Name and describe an event from the 1960’s. Name and describe an event from the 1960’s.  NOTE: This is one area where you will be using your references.  TIP: If you are having trouble thinking about an event to choose, check out a timeline of events from the 60’s. You do not have to write about one of the “big events” like the civil rights movement. **You may pick anything as long as you can make it work in the project. **  EXAMPLE: One student picked the release of the Beatles’ White Album as an event and it worked great! The connection between the song Helter Skelter and Charles Manson influenced the students choice of majoring in Criminal Justice.

19. How have the events and issues of the 60s impacted your personal life?  NOTE: Draw upon a specific theory or concept to analyze how your personal life has been changed.  TIP: Make sure that you do not make this project only an autobiography. Balance this section with the rest of the paper.

20.  How has this event influenced your career choice?  State your major and/or career field  Discuss how this event influenced your career choice  Explain how has your discipline or career path changed because of these events.

21. Grading Criteria “A” (135-150 points)  Essay describes a specific event of the 1960’s.  Essay names the students career path.  Essay describes how the event shaped their choice of career.  Essay describes how the world would be different if a specific 1960’s event had not occurred.  Essay is clearly written and all parts of the assignment are present.  Essay uses four referenced sources.  Essay meets the posted length requirements  Essay paper is formatted in APA style.

22. For instance: If you are a nurse or nursing major, what specific events and issues of the 60s have changed medicine?  How have they changed how we view the medical industry?  What specific theory and concepts from the medical discipline would be applicable to analyzing various events and issues from the 60s (i.e., The Pill, deinstitutionalization)?

23.  Part III. From a global perspective,  Part III. From a global perspective, How the world would be different if the specific event had not occurred.  What are the positive aspects?  What are the negative aspects?  How has the worldview of the United States changed as a result of the events and issues of the 60s and since then? TIP: This is where a lot of students give up and stop writing. Do not just stick this in the conclusion....it needs to be a whole section like the rest of them.

24.  Conclusion: Write a 4-5 sentence conclusion.  TIP 1: Now go back and write your introduction  TIP 2: Check that you have a minimum of four outside sources, not including the texts, cited in text and a separate reference page. These sources should be scholarly, academic sources – no encyclopedias, Wikipedia, or Wikipedia-type Internet sources (answers.com, etc.).  TIP 3: Plan ahead  KUWC  TECH/LIFE ISSUES

25. Grading Criteria “A” (135-150 points)  Essay describes a specific event of the 1960’s.  Essay names the students career path.  Essay describes how the event shaped their choice of career.  Essay describes how the world would be different if a specific 1960’s event had not occurred.  Essay is clearly written and all parts of the assignment are present.  Essay uses four referenced sources.  Essay meets the posted length requirements  Essay paper is formatted in APA style.