Module 9 Discussion Forum: Elderly Stereotypes
This forum is partially completed. It serves as a placeholder for future work.
Forum Instructions
In a post below, respond to the following prompt, which assess(es) course outcome(s) X and module learning objective(s) X [linked to outcomes/objectives chapter in syllabus]. Then, you must respond to 1 of your classmates' posts. After you post a response, you will be able to see other responses. You are not required to post more than once, but feel free to respond to other posts and engage with your classmates.
Your [first] post is due on [day of week] by [time] CST. Your response to another student is due on
[day of week] by [time] CST. [Adjust for number of posts required.]
Your response should be at least [length requirement in words, sentences, or paragraphs] long. This includes responses to other students' posts. [Include previous sentence if necessary.] A simple “I agree” or “Yes” or “LOL” will not count. Please think about the questions and your peers' responses and reply thoughtfully and courteously, according to netiquette rules. Use good English grammar, correct punctuation, and complete sentences. While the posts will mostly be judged by their thoughtfulness and completeness, I reserve the right to take off points for grammatical errors, especially if they interfere with the clarity of the post. [Edit as needed.]
Prompt
A 2007 research study by Tom Robinson found older cartoon characters tended to be angry, senile, crazy, wrinkled, ugly and overweight. To participate in this forum, search the internet to find some comic books, cartoons, or Disney movie clips depicting “older adults” and copy them to the forum. Comment on everything you notice about these characters, such as their appearance, emotions, actions, behaviors, etc. What does this teach children about aging or the older adult population? Are we creating a generation who is afraid to grow up, a generation with the so-called “Peter-Pan syndrome”? Comment on at least one of your peer’s post.
To participate in the discussion forums, you must make your initial post on Wednesday by 11:59 PM and then you have until Saturday to reply to a peer's post. If you do not make your initial discussion forum post by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, will not earn a grade for the discussion.
This assignment is worth 15 points.