“The Power of Women in the Fight for Civil Rights: A Critical Analysis of NPR’s Code Switch Podcast Episode ‘The Women Behind the Montgomery Bus Boycott’”

Critical Thinking Response (CTR) #2: Podcast and Response
Due date: May 13th 11:59PM PST
For this CTR, you will pick one podcast to listen to and then complete a write-up. The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate that you can make connections between the themes discussed in the chosen podcast and our class. It is expected that you will include at least 2 examples from assigned class materials to support your critical analysis.
In your analysis, focus on the discursive narrative elements. Ask yourself: What is the discourse surrounding this issue? What new information did I learn and why is it important? How does this relate to issues of race and racisms? What class materials and/or readings are connected to these ideas?
You can provide a brief summary of the podcast (one paragraph max). Keep in mind, the goal is to analyze the material and explain your interpretation of the main issue. It is expected that you will examine the issue beyond the scope of the podcast. Therefore, just repeating what was said on the podcast is not the goal of this assignment. Instead, think critically about how you can relate the podcast issues to broader conversations about race and racisms.
Write Up:
12-point font, 1” margins, double spaced
2-3 pages (at least 2 full pages minimum), approximately 600-800 words
At least 2 examples from class materials (lecture/readings/section)
Clearly state which podcast you listened to
Introduction and conclusion paragraphs
In-text citations if using direct quotes or paraphrasing
Review lecture slides for more info on critical analysis
*Please note: The use of Chatbots/AI/Chat GPT is NOT permitted for this assignment. Any suspected use of these methods will be reported to the Academic Integrity Office*
Podcast Options (ONLY PICK ONE):
NPR Throughline podcast episode: “The Most Sacred Right” (64 mins.; listen online at: https://www.npr.org/2021/07/14/1015989123/the-most-sacred-right-2020Links to an external site.)
NPR Code Switch podcast episode: “The Women Behind the Montgomery Bus Boycott” (35 mins.; listen online at: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2023/03/22/1165092346/the-women-behind-the-montgomery-bus-boycottLinks to an external site.)
NPR Code Switch podcast episode: “Bad Bunny, Reggaeton, and Resistance” (40 mins.; listen online at: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2023/01/17/1149529616/bad-bunny-reggaeton-and-puerto-rico-resistanceLinks to an external site.)
NPR Throughline podcast episode: “How Korean Culture Went Global” (48 mins.; listen online at: https://www.npr.org/2022/09/06/1121364712/how-korean-culture-went-globalLinks to an external site.)
NPR Code Switch podcast episode: “Skeletons in the Closet, Revisited” (33 mins.; listen online at: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2022/10/14/1129123705/who-can-claim-native-american-remains-bodiesLinks to an external site.)
NPR Code Switch podcast episode: “The Utang Clan” (43 mins.; listen online at: https://www.npr.org/2022/05/17/1099446128/the-utang-clanLinks to an external site.)