Discussion of Perception

Unit Overview - Perception Is Everything

The Perception Unit serves as an introduction to the idea that our perception of reality is often filtered through various perspectives, values, prejudices, and attitudes.  In this module you will be introduced to multiple literary theories as filters through which to interpret literature.  Literary theories are presented to examine the idea that the world is full of ideologies, theories, and biases through which we construct our understanding of our own and others' experiences. 

Studying theory is a way to make us aware of competing visions of truth. The Perception Unit begins by showing how point of view presents the reader with a filter or perspective from which to view incidents.  This study of point of view anticipates the idea that perspective is reality.  This unit introduces the literary theories of Reader Response Criticism and Cultural Criticism as the first two lenses through which we interpret literature and the world.  You will have the opportunity to apply these literary theories to your own and others' writing.

1. Post your ideas: Before we delve into this lesson, I would like you to share in the post how you believe your perception has been developed? Who do you think is responsible for your current views? How does society, social media, television, your family, people around you have any bearing on how you think or who you are?  What makes you believe this to be true?  Be specific with examples about what you discuss.  Must be 3 to 5 sentence response.

2. Read and Respond to two other student's post with ideas about what they said. You could identify with them or contradict, but give specifics and detail as you do. 

Remember that you must respond to a minimum of two (2) peers and responses must be 3 to 5 sentences.  Give positive/constructive feedback even when giving a negative response...how would you feel receiving the message? (think before you post).