A Declaration of Independence to Psychopathological Media
This Winter term in Humanities the class Argument is in session. The word argument is derived from "arguere" in Latin, defined as "to make clear". We also researched the purpose and structure of Argument. Within an argument are two types of reasoning; inductive and deductive. Inductive reasoning being a specific case or observation that is organized into a broad generalization as a conclusion. Deductive reasoning begins with a generalization that unfolds into minor premises reaching a specific end. After understanding this, we watched an online Yale lecture by Professor Freeman on the American Revolution. She presented an argument that the Declaration of Independence was built from a foundation of unity between the thirteen colonies with acknowledgement of their input. It had an optimistic connotation and summarized individual opinions joining together in similar agreements forming the ultimate decision to declare independence from Great Britain. We discussed the contrast of another argument presented by Howard Zinn in A People's History of the United States. His interpretation includes voices of the oppressed because there were conflict parties within the colonies of the rich versus the poor. There were riots and angry mobs fighting for socioeconomic freedom alongside tension with Great Britain. Eventually, even their anger was taken advantage of by the higher status colonials to direct in the Revolutionary War. This analysis depicted two different views of how the Declaration of Independence came to be. For a field experience, our class went to the Cook County Courthouse and sat in a trial to hear how argument was being used by attorneys. After a discussion on its efficiency and our overall thoughts, we began our action project on declaring independence to a study. Below I present my organization of argument, including a syllogism that argues why I should study Bipolar Disorder:
It is necessary for me to write this Declaration because I choose to direct my studies towards Bipolar Disorder in a psycho-pathological media course. In our school GCE Lab, there is a course offered named Disease. However, it focuses on physical health and does not cover its mental aspects. Bipolar Disorder also is a gateway to deepen the pursuance into mental health education. There is specific knowledge that connects to information about personality disorders and depression. Depression is a commonly diagnosed disorder, and understanding a variation of it contributes to common knowledge.
The purpose of school is to gather the youth in a formal place of gathering to network, be educated, and inspire to aid in building for the future. In learning, students show academic and mental progression with interest in the education being provided or sought out. Natural curiosity should be supported for the sake of cognitive growth.
As a student, I have a right to access and evaluate information relating to mental health. I have a right to combine and explore Science and Humanities in an academia based off natural curiosity. I have a right to view the expression of reality in media, and I have a right to partake in how to provide mental stability in the future career-wise.
The guiding questions provided for this curriculum would be:
1. How is Bipolar Disorder uncontrollable?
2. How is this uncontrollable state portrayed in Media?
3. Is someone with a mental disorder truly independent, and does this notion lead to able-ism?
It provides a process that will aid in diminishing able-ism, able-ism being a bias towards able-bodied people. The questions lead the student in isolating traits from the disorder and applying them through a lens represented in Media. The goal is to lead the student to make connections that unify ourselves despite our differences. In collaboration, people are less likely to criticize and build empathetic and trustworthy relationships. Studying bipolar disorder in the media differentiates perceptions of reality versus actual reality. It allows promotion of sensitivity because of an educated narrative.
Presented here is a list of resources that would lead a student in their research:
Psycho-pathological Context of Disorder
Disorder Portrayed in Films
Reality- Control and Personality:
Reality- The Clinical Significance of Creativity in Bipolar Disorder
Challenging the Stigma of Disorder in Media
Misrepresentation in Media
P1: Bipolar disorder has affected the people in my life.
P2: Individuals with mental health conditions have equal potential to be and are functional and contributing members of society.
P3: Bipolar disorder holds characteristics of many other mental illnesses and personality disorders.
P4: Awareness of reality's Bipolar experiences and representations of Bipolar experiences in media broadens the student's perspective into open-mindedness.
P5: This psychopathological media course will provide individuals with information on Bipolar disorder.
P6: Students can compare and contrast reality vs. interpretation.
C: Therefore, I have a right to evaluate the disorder and expose interested students to the opportunity as well.
During the American Revolution, the founding fathers drew from their own wisdom and the voices of colonists. I draw from my own knowledge and encounters to develop a higher educated self to share and showcase it to the voices around me. I declare that Bipolar Disorder is important to study to help reverse the misconceptions portrayed in the media.
The purpose of school is to gather the youth in a formal place of gathering to network, be educated, and inspire to aid in building for the future. In learning, students show academic and mental progression with interest in the education being provided or sought out. Natural curiosity should be supported for the sake of cognitive growth.
As a student, I have a right to access and evaluate information relating to mental health. I have a right to combine and explore Science and Humanities in an academia based off natural curiosity. I have a right to view the expression of reality in media, and I have a right to partake in how to provide mental stability in the future career-wise.
The guiding questions provided for this curriculum would be:
1. How is Bipolar Disorder uncontrollable?
2. How is this uncontrollable state portrayed in Media?
3. Is someone with a mental disorder truly independent, and does this notion lead to able-ism?
It provides a process that will aid in diminishing able-ism, able-ism being a bias towards able-bodied people. The questions lead the student in isolating traits from the disorder and applying them through a lens represented in Media. The goal is to lead the student to make connections that unify ourselves despite our differences. In collaboration, people are less likely to criticize and build empathetic and trustworthy relationships. Studying bipolar disorder in the media differentiates perceptions of reality versus actual reality. It allows promotion of sensitivity because of an educated narrative.
Presented here is a list of resources that would lead a student in their research:
Psycho-pathological Context of Disorder
Disorder Portrayed in Films
Reality- Control and Personality:
Reality- The Clinical Significance of Creativity in Bipolar Disorder
Challenging the Stigma of Disorder in Media
Misrepresentation in Media
P1: Bipolar disorder has affected the people in my life.
P2: Individuals with mental health conditions have equal potential to be and are functional and contributing members of society.
P3: Bipolar disorder holds characteristics of many other mental illnesses and personality disorders.
P4: Awareness of reality's Bipolar experiences and representations of Bipolar experiences in media broadens the student's perspective into open-mindedness.
P5: This psychopathological media course will provide individuals with information on Bipolar disorder.
P6: Students can compare and contrast reality vs. interpretation.
C: Therefore, I have a right to evaluate the disorder and expose interested students to the opportunity as well.
During the American Revolution, the founding fathers drew from their own wisdom and the voices of colonists. I draw from my own knowledge and encounters to develop a higher educated self to share and showcase it to the voices around me. I declare that Bipolar Disorder is important to study to help reverse the misconceptions portrayed in the media.
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| Ellen Forney, 2019 |
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