Private Dicks: Men Exposed writing exercise

  • Due Sep 9, 2021 by 11:59am
  • Points 10
  • Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
  • Available until Sep 9, 2021 at 11:59am
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READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO WORKING ON THIS ASSIGNMENT.  FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS PRECISELY WILL RESULT IN A LOWER GRADE OR NO GRADE.

And, it reduces the number of emails I will get asking questions that are answered here.

Please upgrade your submission to 18 pt. type font prior to submitting this. I frequently grade them on my phone and the larger type font makes it sooooo much easier.

Please create a single submission which answers all 13 questions noted below in a single document.  Ten in the first part, 3 in the last section.  I expect personal and unique answers from each student, not a group effort.  You only need to submit one to three lines per question.  Please do not repeat the questions in your document, simply answer by number, i.e. 1. Yes, to some men virginity is important, not so to others. (although your answer should be more in depth).   It will be subjected to plagiarism testing upon submission, copying over the questions and/or repeated answers from different students will be flagged.

 Minimum 200 words.  18 pt. type font.

–Write it on Criterion, the access code is found on Canvas, in Modules
–Achieve 5/6 or Proficient or better.  If you don't see a number score scroll down and look for a, "Proficient" score.
–Take a screen shot of your Criterion Score and post that as the first thing on this assignment, the screen shot needs to be wide enough to view the score, your name in the upper right and the assignment name near the middle.  Don't crop it down, just shrink it leaving the entire screen view available.  If needed change your screen zoom level before taking the screen shot so everything I need to see is visible.  The screen shot may take a while to load onto Canvas, be patient.  I need to see that screen shot so work it out so it's visible at the top of your submission.
-Sometimes you need to create a word.doc file set up correctly, save that and do a file upload rather than a copy and paste.
-Sometimes a screen shot won't load and you may need to take a picture of your Criterion score with a camera or phone and send that to your Word.doc file.  It's a different format and may load better.
-If you use an Apple, I don't know how to help you.
-Check with SJSU or Canvas or Criterion tech support if you have problems.
–No screen shot, including your name and the assignment name = no points
–Then, as per the instructions in "Modules", type in the word count, ie. "223 words" just below your newly pasted screenshot.
–Lastly, highlight and "copy" what you wrote in Criterion, go to Canvas and, "paste" your writing assignment below the word count so you can see the screenshot, word count and your writing all in Canvas by simply scrolling up or down.  If you prefer, create a word.doc with the screen shot, word count and your writing, save that to your computer and do a "file upload".  In any case, to complete the assignment correctly you need to be able to see a screenshot of your Criterion score, the word count and your written work all in Canvas by simply scrolling up and down in the Canvas window.
 

Watch the video, and then discuss it in small discussion groups.  Then complete this writing submission by the due date.  

CONTENT QUESTIONS FROM THE VIDEO

 

1.   Is virginity important to a man?  When does the average male in the U.S. lose his virginity?

2.   What are some male attitudes to masturbation?  Is masturbation “normal”?

3.   Why is size of the penis so important to men?  How large is the average penis?

4.   What are some male attitudes to circumcision?  Does circumcision make one a man?

5.   In the “shifting gender” segment, of what importance is the penis to transsexuals?  Do you feel that Kate, the MTF transsexual, is still a man?  Do you feel that Spencer, the FTM transsexual, has become a man?

6.   Why does the U.S. have such a high rate of STI’s?  Is this related to masculine attitudes?

7.  How does libido (sex drive) affect some men?  What causes this drive?

8.   How does erectile dysfunction affect a man’s image of himself?  How common is ED?

9.   How does their fertility (ability to produce sperm) affect some men’s concept of their virility (manliness)?  Does a vasectomy affect a man’s fertility, his virility, both, or neither?

10. What happens to men with an enlarged prostate or testicular cancer?  If a man can no longer have intercourse, is he still a man?  If a man’s testes are removed, is he still a man? 

THOUGHT AND DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FROM THE VIDEO AND READINGS

 1.   Give a basic summary of what the video showed and your immediate reaction to it.  Compare your reaction to that of some other students in this class.

2.   Why don’t men talk more openly and honestly about their penises?  Is this related to all of the slang terms for penis?

3.   What is the relationship between the male sex and the male gender?

 

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