Innehållsförteckning
1. Name as many American values as you can (think back to Jessica’s lecture and what else you know about America and do some googling)
2. Watch this video by Toby Keith; ´Made in America´:
3. Find a music video that you think contains American values and explain which values are shown and how they are shown in the video
4. Which values do you think are the most important for Americans today? Independence, Equality and Different
5. I now want you to read some American newspapers and look for American values in them. They can be found in various stories- including stories about the coronavirus.
-Which values are shown in the newspapers and how are they shown? This could also be articles featuring stories that you feel go against traditional American values.
Utdrag
The military, American farmers, Equality, Independence
In the video, the armed forces take center stage, and the artist passionately serenades his pride in their service. However, it's the American farmers who steal the spotlight in the lyrics.
For instance, he croons lines like, "My old man embodies that spirit, A lifetime on the land, Soiled hands and a pure heart, It pains him to witness foreign cars, Guzzling fuel not of our making, And donning cotton we didn't cultivate."
Amidst scenes of both jubilant black and white children in the video, the singer echoes the sentiment, "Their joy shines on the Fourth of July, Yet they declare, 'Every day's a celebration of freedom.'"
His unwavering patriotism and contentment in residing in a sovereign nation with a resplendent flag are palpable throughout the song.
3. Find a music video that you think contains American values and explain which values are shown and how they are shown in the video
I have chosen the song “This is America” by Childish Gambino https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYOjWnS4cMY
This music video provides a thought-provoking perspective on American values, but in a manner that diverges from the usual celebratory tone. Unlike many other songs that extol America, this one critically examines various aspects of the nation.
For instance, it begins with a shocking scene where the protagonist shoots another person, serving as a stark commentary on gun policy in the United States.
Furthermore, the video depicts a scenario where the appearance of a police car sends people scattering, directly alluding to the "Black Lives Matter" movement.
Throughout the song, the artist delves into the contemporary African American experience in America, highlighting the ongoing struggles and challenges faced by the community.
Despite strides toward greater equality, the message conveyed is that there is still room for improvement and progress in the nation.
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