Primary Source Analysis

This assignment fulfills the Global Perspectives learning outcome.

• Kukulan, Jan E. Thomas and Annis. 2004. Why Dont I Know about These Women?: The Integration of Early Women Sociologists in Classical Theory Courses. Teaching Sociology 32(3):25263. (Required to read only pp. 257-261)
  • Watch 0-19 min of the week 7 virtual meeting (Feb. 19, 2019) which covered this article by Kukulan and Thomas (includes student presentations and my video lecture).

Through your analysis, you will:

• Conduct a multi-perspective analysis of local, national, global, and transnational issues
• Examine the intersectional positionality of the author
• Analyze how the author was shaped by ideological, political, racial, and socioeconomic contexts
• Evaluate the historical and contemporary relevance of the primary source

REQUIRED: must address all of the sections below.

A. Author & Context Analysis

You must analyze:

• The authors intersectional positionality
  (e.g., race, gender, class, nationality, political location)
• The ideological, political, racial, and socioeconomic influences shaping their work
• The intended audience
• The impact of the source
  • Local
  • National
  • Global/transnational (if applicable)

This section may require outside academic research.
All sources must be cited using ASA style (American Sociological Association).

You are encouraged to include:

• Images of the author
• Images related to the source
• Images of historical events or movements
• Images of the book or publication

B. Primary Source Analysis (Chart Prompts)

You must also address the prompts from the Primary Source Analysis Chart.(attached below)

You are expected to do more than the chart.
Think of the chart as a preparation stage, not the final product.

Do not submit the chart itself.
Use it as a drafting tool, then type your answers into your final submission.

Required PSA Prompts:

• Where and when the primary source was created (be precise)
• The historical and cultural context of the source
  (may require outside academic research using library resources)
• A description of the source itself
  (use specific quotes or examples)
• An explanation of the meaning, message, or argument of those quotes or examples
  This should be the longest section of your submission

C. Discussion Questions

You must develop 23 original questions about the source.

To help you, consider:

• What about the source makes you curious?
• What questions remain unanswered?
• What additional information would deepen your understanding of the ideas expressed?

EXAMPLES

Audre Lorde primary source analysis example (attached below) THIS IS JUST AN EXAMPLE.

Note the:

• Use of visuals
• Specific quotes
• Strong background research
• Thoughtful discussion questions

These examples are for guidance only. You are not allowed to copy or use them in your own submissions.

You are not required to submit a PowerPoint.

10. What Counts as a Primary Source? (Very Important)

You will be graded on your ability to correctly identify:

• Who the author is
• What historical period the source represents
• Example 1: Claudia Jones Documentary (week 3 content)
• • A 1950s interview with Claudia Jones Primary source
  • A documentary about Claudia Jones
    • Primary source of the time the documentary was made
    • Author = filmmaker, not Claudia Jones
  • A play featuring an actor portraying Claudia Jones
    • Primary source of the time the play was created
    • Author = playwright and actor
  • • Example 2: Ida B. Wells Documentary (week 7 content)
    • • The documentary contains primary source material (e.g., Wellss writings)
      • The documentary itself is not a primary source from Wellss lifetime
      • To analyze Ida B. Wells as the author, you must focus on:
        • Her writings
        • Her speeches
        • Her photographs

      These distinctions matter and will affect your grade

    • There should be absolutely 0% plagiarism (paper is reviewed with plagiarism/AI check)
    • Please do not use so sophisticated, elegant, difficult, BOT sounding, AI generated looking word choice!!!

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