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A. Listen to Lauryn Hill sing "A Change is Gonna Come," while paying close attention to what feelings and thoughts arise as you listen to the song. (3-4 sentences).
- How did you feel by the end of the song? What are some of your initial thoughts?
- Who is the artist and what stakes do they have in performing of this song?
B. Read the song lyrics here. Then in 4-5 sentences: (Do not do any outside research beyond reading the lyrics, in this section).
- What is your initial interpretation of the song?
- How did reading the lyrics change or deepen your initial feelings?
- How do you personally relate to the song?
C. Conversational Inquiry (2-3 sentences)
- Let’s say you Googled the song to find about information about it and the original author. Visit the wiki here.
- Now watch the original version of the song here.
- Who is the artist and what stakes do they have in writing this song?
D. Synthesis: The creation of new meaning – After working through parts A-C (7-8 sentences)
- How has your feelings, knowledge and interpretation of the song changed?
- Why is your original response/interpretation in part A and B just as important here as part C?
- How can you connect both artists/song renditions, and why is this connection important?
E. E. Meta-reflection: How is the activity in anyway related to the lecture material from this week and/or the Haas/Flower article? (8-10 sentences) Be specific. I will be looking for a most substantial response in this section.
F. Include a multi-media element that is significant in or symbolic of your experience here, come with a creative title, and DO NOT FORGET YOUR NAME IN THE BY-LINE
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