•The picture essay is to be 1,200 words (+/- 10%)
•It must feature 5 to 7 images
•It should be based on an issue or theme discussed in the module. There should be a link to 9/11.
•It requires a minimum of 3 academic sources
•Use semiotic analysis
•Use Harvard academic citation style
Required Literature:
-Journalism after September 11 (Allan, Edited By Barbie Zelizer And Stuart)
-Signs : An Introduction to Semiotics (Thomas, A. Sebeok and Hilmar M. Pabel)
Literature that I found:
-https://www.dogingtonpost.com/remembering-the-hero-dogs-of-911/
-https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dog-heroes-911-10-canines-24939360
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-Wendt, S. (2019). Paws of Courage: The Heroization of Dogs in Contemporary American Culture. An Eclectic Bestiary: Encounters in a More-than-Human World, 20, 321.
-Bauer, N. K. (2011). Dog heroes of September 11th: A tribute to America’s search and rescue dogs. Fox Chapel Publishing.
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This essay involves identifying a theme or issues, selecting a number of images that featured in media coverage, and analysing the media-based discourse on a subject related to 9/11. You have to employ semiotic analysis.
The following criteria will be considered for the picture essay:
-Research: depth of reading and demonstration of understanding of academic texts and critical concepts covered in lectures; correct use of academic citation and style. Note: a minimum of three academic texts must be cited in the essay.
-Analysis: sophistication of analysis applied to the subject of your essay
-Image choices and discussion: suitability of images used and discussed, degree to which they support your essay’s arguments, creativeness displayed in choices and analytical arguments. Note: Essays should feature a minimum of five and maximum of seven images.
-Overall presentation: Essay structure, grammar, accuracy and overall writing