Social 30 W2020/RIIRejecting Liberalism: The Lion King

Communism & Fascism are two Sides of the Same Coin: Totalitarianism

PreambleAfter watching The Lion King, did you notice any ideological references? Any characteristics that align with an ideology that we have studied thus far, such as communism or fascism? Do you see any parallels with historical events? Events that resulted in a shift in ideology and political practice?

Task Write a response to the following questions:

Identify: What ideological system(s) do you see manifest itself in the film? Support?

Interpret: What and how (values of) did events in The Lion King depict rejections of liberalism? To what extent?

Requirements The response must be 2 pages long and in APA format Remember RIM & ICE!

Due: End of class

RUBRIC: TLK Assignment

Explanations and Support (8) Interpretation of Sources (12) Communication (4)

ExcellentE

Explanations are complete and easily understandable. 8

Interpretation of the source is sophisticated, insightful, and precise, demonstrating a perceptive understanding of links to liberalism. 12

Sentence structure is controlled and sophisticated. The writing demonstrates skillful control of mechanics. Vocabulary is precise. 4

ProficientPf Explanations are on topic revealing

a clear understanding of the topic. Support is relevant and on topic but may contain some minor errors. 6.4

Interpretation of the source is logical, specific, and adept, demonstrating a sound understanding of links to liberalism. 9.6

The writing is clear and easy to read. Sentence structure is controlled and effective. Minor errors do not reduce the reader’s ability to understand the writer’s thoughts and ideas. Social studies terms are present and accurately used. 3.2

SatisfactoryS Explanations are general and

straightforward revealing an acceptable understanding. Support is on topic but general, may have some ideas that are off topic and/or contains some factual errors. 4.8

Interpretation of the source is adequate, straightforward, and conventional, demonstrating a generalized understanding of links to liberalism. 7.2

The writing is generally clear and organized. Vocabulary is generally accurate, but not as specific as it could be by using appropriate social studies terms. The writing demonstrates basic control of sentence construction and grammar. Errors do not seriously interfere with communication. 2.4

LimitedL Explanations are unclear.

Explanations are inaccurate with major errors. 3.2

Interpretation of source is incomplete, vague, and simplistic, demonstrating a confused understanding of links to liberalism. 4.8

Vocabulary is simplistic and inappropriate. Sentence structure is awkward. The writing demonstrates a faltering control of mechanics and grammar. 1.6

PoorP

Explanations are mistaken or completely off topic. The student demonstrates almost no understanding of relevant social studies knowledge. 1.6

Interpretation of the source is scant, inaccurate, and irrelevant, demonstrating little or no understanding of links to liberalism. 2.4

Vocabulary is inaccurate. Sentence structure is uncontrolled. The writing demonstrates a profound lack of control of mechanics and grammar. 0.8

InsufficientINS

Insufficient is a special category. It is not an indicator of quality. It is assigned to papers that do not contain a reasonable attempt to complete the essay.