Length: (1500 words)

Instructions:

Select ONE TOPIC out of the choices below

1. A genre of popular music that you are familiar with (country and western, rock, blues, hip-hop, rap, etc.)
2. A recreational activity that you are regularly involved in (either as a participant or as a spectator, i.e., fan)
3. A reality television program that you have access to and that interests you
One of the new social media (e.g., Twitter or Facebook)

Discuss your choice in a critical essay which includes:
-A clear thesis backed by supporting argumentation.
-A minimum of 5 (FIVE) peer-reviewed scholarly sources from outside of the course materials, which are referenced in the body of the paper and listed in a properly formatted bibliography or works cited page.
-Good critical analysis of the topic.