Clinical Field Experience A: Exceptionalities in the Media
Allocate 4 hours to complete this part of the clinical field experience.
In an analysis of 250-500 words for the film and 250-500 words for the television show complete the following activities:
Part 1: Exceptionalities in Media Film
Select and view a film from the list found on the IRIS Center webpage that features a character with an exceptionality.
As you watch the film note:
Was the person with disabilities portrayed in a positive or negative light
How did you feel about the way the character(s) was depicted Explain.
After seeing the film do you believe audiences come away having a better understanding of the disability and the challenges it presents Why or why not
Part 2: Exceptionalities in Media Television
Select a television series or episode that features a character with an exceptionality.
As you watch the television episode note:
Was the person with disabilities portrayed in a positive or negative light
How did you feel about the way the character(s) was depicted Explain.
After seeing the episode do you believe audiences come away having a better understanding of the disability and the challenges it presents Why or why not
APA format is not required but solid academic writing is expected.
Resources
Electronic Resource1. Definitions & Types of Disabilities
View Definitions & Types of Disabilities located on YouTube.
