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Week 3 Assignment – Diversity is in the Eyes of the Beholder
Overview
The purpose of the Week 3 assignment is to explore language as a function of culture, examine how religion impacts most Americans with respect to their beliefs and attitudes, discover geography’s impact on culture, investigate cultural diversity and equity in modern media, and analyze a case study related to diversity and equity of students.
During this week’s activities, you will:
1. Attend or view the recording of the weekly web conference.
2. View the Week 3 Videos.
3. Complete the Week 3 Readings.
4. Complete the Week 3 Quiz
5. Discuss cultural and geographical differences in the classroom and the need for a child advocate in the Week 3 discussion forum.
6. Examine the impact language, religion, and geography on culture.
7. Investigate cultural diversity in modern media.
8. Analyze a case study related to diversity and equity of students.
9. Work toward completion of comprehensive final project and interim practicum/internship plan.
10. Review the syllabus and plan accordingly to complete all assignments by the due dates!
Week 3 targets the following Course Learning Outcomes
CLO 2: Analyze and synthesize the role culture and experiences of cultural groups play in the lives of students, their families, and the community.
CLO 3: Engage in self-exploration and reflection of personal attitudes, beliefs, and assumptions regarding diversity and equity.
Week 1 Learning Outcomes
Candidates will:
· W3LO 1: Explore language as a function of culture and analyze the education of linguistically diverse children. (CLO 2, CLO 3)
· W3LO 2: Describe religious pluralism in the U.S. and its effects on education. (CLO 2, CLO 3)
· W3LO 3: Assess the influence of geography and locale on socioeconomic status, diversity, access to resources and education. (CLO 2, CLO 3)
· W3LO4. Explore cultural diversity in modern media. (CLO2)
· W3LO5: Analyze a case study to recognize and correct instances and outcomes that represent misalignment of cultural competence and inequity (CLO2, (CLO3).
*** IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING WEEKS 4 AND 5 ASSIGNMENTS ***
· Week 4 Assignment 2 – Cultural Autobiography: In Week 4 you will submit a 3 to 5-page cultural autobiography paper. The purpose of the Week 4 Assignment 2 is guide you through a reflective process of your own cultural background and how your worldview has been shaped by family, role models and life experiences. It will also assist you in looking at one’s self as a cultural being and in recognizing the humanity in others. In this paper, you will examine your current cultural identity and identify what you will do to progress in your racial identity development. This assignment is worth 40 points. Begin working on your cultural autobiography early, DO NOT wait until week 4! Refer to Module 4 for instruction and details.
· Week 5 Assignment 2 – Culminating Project: In Week 5 you will submit a culminating project. This assignment is intended to be an implementable plan for educational equity in your school, district, or organization. The project can take the form of an equity audit or a strategic plan for diversity, equity, access, and excellence. You are to consider the approaches to equity, diversity, and cultural proficiency presented during the course to complete your project.
The culminating project will consist of two parts:
1. Paper. A scholarly 4 to 6-page (plus title page and reference page) APA formatted paper.
2. Presentation. A PowerPoint presentation developed to present your plan.
This assignment is worth 94 points. Begin working on your culminating project early, DO NOT wait until week 5! Refer to Module 5 for instructions and details.
· Week 5 Assignment 3 – Interim Practicum/Internship Log: In Week 5 you will submit your Interim Practicum/Internship Log documenting progress to-date. The required number of hours and activities are determined by your course enrollment.
This assignment is worth 20 points. Refer to Module 5 for instructions and details.
Week 3 Assignment, Part 1: Web Conference (6 points) (W3LO 1, W3LO 2, W3LO 3, CLO 3)
Due Week 3
During this class, you can participate in weekly web conferences. At the beginning of your course, the professor(s) will provide a list of scheduled web conferences and the URL to access the sessions.
You do not need to download or purchase additional software to participate in the conferences. However, a headset with microphone and web camera is preferred equipment. For further details, see the information sent to you by the professor(s) and/or Instructional Associate via weekly overviews, email, discussion board, and/or announcements.
Directions: After reflecting on the attended web conference or listening to the recording of the conference, post insights gained from the discussion.
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Week 3 Assignment, Part 2: Language, Religion, and Geography (24 points) (W3LO 1, W3LO 2, W3LO 3 CLO 2, CLO3)
Directions: For part 2 of this week’s assignment, compose a two-three well-developed paragraph response to each guiding question. The response should make connections with the strategic concepts in the course readings, lectures, and videos, as well as your personal perceptions.
Guiding Question 1. Language. How is language a function of culture?
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Guiding Question 2. Religion. Discuss how the religious majority in a community can influence curriculum and instructional methodology. Can and should the majority religious group in a community determine what is taught in the schools?
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Guiding Question 3. Geography. Discuss the influence of geography and locale on socioeconomic status, diversity, access to resources, and schooling. How does where one live (geography) help determine one’s cultural identity and why should global perspectives be included in the PK-12 curriculum?
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Week 3 Assignment, Part 3: Cultural and Ethnic Diversity in Mass Media (30 pts) (W3LO 4 CLO 2, CLO3)
Mass media are powerful sources of curriculum content about ethnicity and cultural diversity. As Bleich, Bloemraad, and Graauw (2015) explained, “the media inform the public, provide a communicative bridge between political and social actors, influence perceptions of pressing issues, depict topics and people in particular ways, and may shape individuals’ political views and participation” (p. 857).
Directions:
1. Select a Movie/Film/Video or Song from the suggested list in the course resource section or a movie/film/video or song of your choice that depicts the topic of cultural diversity and ethnicity. In 2-3 sentences, discuss why you selected this movie/film/video or song.
2. Briefly summarize your selection in no more than 2-3 paragraphs.
3. Provide a critique of your selection in 3-4 well developed paragraphs identifying the areas of ethnicity and cultural diversity.
1. Identify the title of the film/movie or video you selected. (If a video, include the URL.) In 2-3 sentences, discuss why you selected this movie/film/video or song. (5 pts)
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2. Briefly summarize key points from your selection. Respond in no more than 2-3 paragraphs. (10 pts)
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3. Critique the film/movie/video/song, providing a thorough analysis of the impact of diversity and ethnicity issues. What insights, new information, or attitude changes did you gain about a particular social issue or group involved. What implications do you think your new insights, information, or attitudes have for your behavior as an educator? Respond in 3-4 well developed paragraphs. (15 pts)
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Week 3 Assignment, Part 4: Case Study Analysis (30 pts) (W3LO 5 CLO 2, CLO3)
Due Week 3
Directions: Refer to the course resource section. Select ONE of the 5 case studies listed under the Week 3 Resources. Analyze the role leadership and decision-making in a school setting and the effect that strong or weak leadership has on creating inclusive, equitable and excellent schools for all students. Using the guidelines discussed in the week 3 lecture, complete your case study analysis.
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Place an “x” beside the case study you selected.
__ Case Study #1: Title ___________________________________________________________________
__ Case Study #2: Title: ___________________________________________________________________
__ Case Study #3: Title: ___________________________________________________________________
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Workspace 2: Introduction (not to exceed three paragraphs)
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Workspace 3: Identification of the Primary Problem and Secondary Problems (if any). State the primary problem in one concise sentence. Next, identify the secondary problems, if any. State each problem clearly and concisely. If the case has multiple problems, you need to identify whether they are related to each other or if they are separate unrelated problems.
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Workspace 4: Analysis and Root Cause of the Problem (three to four paragraphs)
Present evidence and a detailed analysis of the causes for the primary problem. Do not make assumptions; present known facts. Briefly identify what you know and identify what you do not know.
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Workspace 5: Alternative Solutions (propose at least two solutions, not to exceed four paragraphs)
After completing the root cause analysis, identify and discuss at least two specific, action alternative that could be used to solve the problem. These alternatives must address the cause of the problem and not just mask the symptoms. Your alternatives should be specific, stating what should be done by whom and in what sequence. For each of the alternatives you propose, you should outline the pros and the cons of the alternatives, so you can evaluate which one you will eventually decide upon.
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Workspace 6: Recommendation and Reflection (not to exceed three paragraphs)
Select one of your alternatives and provide a detailed explanation of why you made this selection.
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Rubric
Use the following Rubric to guide your work on the Week 3 Assignment.
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Week 2 Tasks |
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Part 1 |
The candidate does not participate in the weekly web conference. |
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The candidate participates in the weekly web conference (or views the recording and submits a reflection. |
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Part 2 Language, Religion, and Geography
Guiding Question 1 (8 points)
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Candidate failed to respond to the guiding question. (0 points) |
The candidate presents a superficial and/or incomplete response to the guiding question. AND/OR Makes inappropriate or little connections between the concepts in the course readings, lectures, and videos, as well as personal perceptions. AND/OR The response is 2-3 unfocused, rambling and/or poorly organized paragraphs. AND/OR The response contains serious grammar and spelling errors. (4 points) |
The candidate presents a detailed response to the guiding question. AND/OR Makes appropriate but somewhat vague connections between the concepts in the course readings, lectures, and videos, as well as personal perceptions. AND/OR The response is 2-3 paragraphs with clear presentation of ideas but lacks organization. AND/OR The response contains occasional grammar or spelling errors. (6 points) |
The candidate submits a balanced, insightful and thorough response to the guiding question making connections between the concepts in the course readings, lectures, and videos, as well as personal perceptions. AND The response is 2-3 well developed paragraphs; demonstrates clarity, conciseness and correctness; and free of grammar and spelling errors. (8 points)
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Part 2 Language, Religion, and Geography
Guiding Question 2 (8 points)
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Candidate failed to respond to the guiding question. (0 points) |
The candidate presents a superficial and/or incomplete response to the guiding question. AND/OR Makes inappropriate or little connections between the concepts in the course readings, lectures, and videos, as well as personal perceptions. AND/OR The response is 2-3 unfocused, rambling and/or poorly organized paragraphs. AND/OR The response contains serious grammar and spelling errors. (4 points) |
The candidate presents a detailed response to the guiding question. AND/OR Makes appropriate but somewhat vague connections between the concepts in the course readings, lectures, and videos, as well as personal perceptions. AND/OR The response is 2-3 paragraphs with clear presentation of ideas but lacks organization. AND/OR The response contains occasional grammar or spelling errors. (6 points) |
The candidate submits a balanced, insightful and thorough response to the guiding question making connections between the concepts in the course readings, lectures, and videos, as well as personal perceptions. AND The response is 2-3 well developed paragraphs; demonstrates clarity, conciseness and correctness; and free of grammar and spelling errors. (8 points)
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Part 2 Language, Religion, and Geography
Guiding Question 3 (8 points)
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Candidate failed to respond to the guiding question. (0 points) |
The candidate presents a superficial and/or incomplete response to the guiding question. AND/OR Makes inappropriate or little connections between the concepts in the course readings, lectures, and videos, as well as personal perceptions. AND/OR The response is 2-3 unfocused, rambling and/or poorly organized paragraphs. AND/OR The response contains serious grammar and spelling errors. (4 points) |
The candidate presents a detailed response to the guiding question. AND/OR Makes appropriate but somewhat vague connections between the concepts in the course readings, lectures, and videos, as well as personal perceptions. AND/OR The response is 2-3 paragraphs with clear presentation of ideas but lacks organization. AND/OR The response contains occasional grammar or spelling errors. (6 points) |
The candidate submits a balanced, insightful and thorough response to the guiding question making connections between the concepts in the course readings, lectures, and videos, as well as personal perceptions. AND The response is 2-3 well developed paragraphs; demonstrates clarity, conciseness and correctness; and free of grammar and spelling errors. (8 points)
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Part 3 Cultural Diversity in Mass Media
Title and Why (5 points)
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The candidate failed to submit the title AND/OR The selection did not depict the topic of cultural diversity and ethnicity. AND/OR Failed to discuss why the selection was made. |
The candidate selects a movie/film/video or song that depicts the topic of cultural diversity and ethnicity AND/OR Responds in 2-3 sentences why the selection was made, but sentences are superficial and make little connection. AND/OR The response contains serious grammar or spelling errors. (3 points) |
The candidate selects a movie/film/video or song that depicts the topic of cultural diversity and ethnicity AND/OR Responds in 2-3 clear sentences why the selection was made, but sentences lack organization. AND/OR The response contains occasional grammar or spelling errors. (4 points) |
The candidate selects a movie/film/video or song that depicts the topic of cultural diversity and ethnicity AND Responds in 2-3 clear, concise, well-developed sentences why the selection was made. AND The response is free of grammar and spelling errors (5 points) |
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Part 3 Cultural Diversity in Mass Media
Summary (10 points) |
The candidate failed to submit a summary of the selected movie/film/video or song. (0 points) |
The candidate presents a superficial and/or incomplete summary of the selected movie/film/video or song. AND/OR The summary is 2-3 unfocused, rambling and/or poorly organized paragraphs. AND/OR The summary contains serious grammar and spelling errors. (6 points) |
The candidate presents a detailed summary of the selected movie/film/video or song. AND/OR The summary is 2-3 paragraphs with clear presentation of ideas but lacks organization. AND/OR The summary contains occasional grammar or spelling errors. (8 points) |
The candidate submits a balanced, insightful summary of the selected movie/film/video or song. AND The summary is 2-3 well developed paragraphs; demonstrates clarity, conciseness and correctness; and free of grammar and spelling errors. (10 points) |
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Part 3 Cultural Diversity in Mass Media
Critique (15 points) |
The candidate failed to submit a critique of the selected movie/film/video or song. (0 points) |
The candidate presents a superficial and/or incomplete critique of the selected movie/film/video or song. AND/OR The critique makes inappropriate or no analysis of the impact of diversity and ethnicity issues. AND/OR The critique is 3-4 unfocused, rambling and/or poorly organized paragraphs. AND/OR The critique contains serious grammar and spelling errors. (10 points) |
The candidate presents a detailed critique of the selected movie/film/video or song. AND/OR The critique makes an appropriate but somewhat vague analysis of the impact of diversity and ethnicity issues. AND/OR The critique is 3-4 paragraphs with clear presentation of ideas but lacks organization. AND/OR The critique contains occasional grammar or spelling errors. (12 points) |
The candidate submits a balanced, insightful and thorough critique, analyzing the impact of diversity and ethnicity issues of the selected movie/film/video or song. AND The critique is 3-4 well developed paragraphs; demonstrates clarity, conciseness and correctness; and free of grammar and spelling errors. (15 points) |
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Part 4 Case Study Analysis
Selection and Introduction (6 points)
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The candidate does not select a case study AND/OR In the Introduction: Key facts and issues that supported the case were poorly or not identified AND/OR Does not provide the reader information necessary to understand the overall scenario or context of the case and/or no introduction section. (0 points)
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The candidate selects a case study AND In the Introduction: Key facts and issues that supported the case were partially identified with citations where appropriate. AND/OR Provides the reader with limited or vague information related to the overall scenario or context of the case and/or contains superfluous information. AND/OR Obvious and underlying questions surrounding the case are not included in the introduction section. AND/OR Unfocused, rambling and/or poorly organized paragraphs. AND/OR The response contains serious grammar and spelling errors. (4 points)
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The candidate selects a case study AND In the Introduction: Key facts and issues that supported the case were adequately identified with citations where appropriate. AND/OR Provides the reader with some of the necessary information related to the overall scenario or context of the case, without superfluous information. AND/OR Obvious and underlying questions surrounding the case are vaguely included in the introduction section. AND/OR Paragraphs with clear presentation of ideas but lacks organization. AND/OR The response contains occasional grammar or spelling errors. (5 points) |
The candidate selects a case study. AND In the Introduction: Key facts and issues that supported the case were clearly identified with citations where appropriate. AND Provides the reader with all the necessary information related to the overall scenario or context of the case without superfluous information. AND Clearly stated obvious and underlying questions surrounding the case are included in the introduction section. AND Well-developed paragraphs; demonstrates clarity, conciseness and correctness; and free of grammar and spelling errors. (6 points) |
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Part 4 Case Study Analysis
Identification of Problem(s) (6 points) |
The candidate did not identify the primary problem and/or secondary problems (if any) in the case study. AND/OR There is no statement of the problem section. (0 points)
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The candidate identified and demonstrated an acceptable understanding of the primary problem and secondary problems (if any) in the case study. AND/OR The primary problem is not stated in one, concise sentence. AND/OR Unfocused, rambling and/or poorly organized paragraphs. AND/OR The response contains serious grammar and spelling errors. (4 points) |
The candidate identified and demonstrated an accomplished understanding of the primary problem and secondary problems (if any) in the case study. AND/OR The primary problem is stated in one, concise sentence. AND/OR Paragraphs with clear presentation of ideas but lacks organization. AND/OR The response contains occasional grammar or spelling errors. (5 points) |
The candidate identified and demonstrated a strong understanding of the primary problem and secondary problems (if any) in the case study. AND The primary problem is stated in one, concise sentence. AND Well-developed paragraphs; demonstrates clarity, conciseness and correctness; and free of grammar and spelling errors. (6 points) |
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Part 4 Case Study Analysis
Analysis and Root Cause (6 points)
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The candidate did not show evidence of the identified issues/problems and root causes. AND/OR Synthesis, analysis, and evaluations were not presented or supported with citations where appropriate. (0 points) |
The candidate was clearly able to show limited evidence and analysis of the identified issues/problems and root causes; includes some of the necessary calculations. AND/OR Synthesis, analysis, and evaluations were partially presented and supported with references where appropriate. AND/OR Unfocused, rambling and/or poorly organized paragraphs. AND/OR The response contains serious grammar and spelling errors. (4 points) |
The candidate was clearly able to show evidence and thorough of all identified issues/problems and root causes; includes all necessary calculations. AND/OR Synthesis, analysis, and evaluations were presented and supported with references where appropriate. AND/OR Paragraphs with clear presentation of ideas but lacks organization. AND/OR The response contains occasional grammar or spelling errors. (5 points) |
The candidate was clearly able to show strong evidence and thorough analysis of all identified issues/problems and causes; includes all necessary calculations. AND Synthesis, analysis, and evaluations were thoroughly presented and supported with references where appropriate. AND Well-developed paragraphs; demonstrates clarity, conciseness and correctness; and free of grammar and spelling errors. (6 points) |
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Part 4 Case Study Analysis
Alternative Solutions (6 points)
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The Candidate shows lack of evidence of collection and use of data to formulate at least two alternative solutions. AND/OR Alternative solutions are not supported by data and/or not linked to course readings and lectures and/or not supported with references. (0 points)
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The Candidate shows limited evidence of collection and use of data to formulate at least two alternative solutions. AND/OR Alternative solutions are not presented in organized manner and loosely based on analysis of data and may not include pros and cons. AND/OR Alternative solutions are supported by data and partially linked to course readings and lectures and supported with references (as appropriate). AND/OR Unfocused, rambling and/or poorly organized paragraphs. AND/OR The response contains serious grammar and spelling errors. (4 points) |
The Candidate was able to show evidence of collection and use of data to formulate at least two alternative solutions. AND/OR Alternative solutions are presented in organized manner, but are not complete based on analysis of data, including pros and cons. AND/OR Alternative solutions are supported by data and adequately linked to course readings and lectures and supported with references (as appropriate). AND/OR Paragraphs with clear presentation of ideas but lacks organization. AND/OR The response contains occasional grammar or spelling errors. (5 points) |
The Candidate was clearly able to show strong evidence of collection and use of data to formulate at least two specific alternative solutions. AND Alternative solutions are presented in a logical organized manner as a synthesis of data and based on analysis of data, including pros and cons. AND Alternative solutions are supported by data and clearly linked to course readings and lectures and supported with references. AND Well-developed paragraphs; demonstrates clarity, conciseness and correctness; and free of grammar and spelling errors. (6 points) |
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Part 4 Case Study Analysis
Recommendation and Reflection (6 points)
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There are no recommendations. AND/OR There is no reflection. AND/OR The case study process is minimally evaluated or not evaluated at all. There is little or no learning evident. (0 points)
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Recommendations are vague, and/or partially developed and/or not connect to the alternative solutions. AND/OR The reflection is adequate, with some attempt to evaluate the case study analysis process. AND/OR The analysis of the activity’s contribution to change in practice is incomplete or superficial. The learning journey is marginal. AND/OR Unfocused, rambling and/or poorly organized paragraphs. AND/OR The response contains serious grammar and spelling errors. (4 points) |
Recommendations are adequate, flow from the alternative solutions. AND/OR The reflection is very good, with an obvious attempt to evaluate the case study analysis process. AND/OR The analysis of the activity’s contribution to change in practice is reasonable. The learning journey is obvious. AND/OR Paragraphs with clear presentation of ideas but lacks organization. AND/OR The response contains occasional grammar or spelling errors. (5 points) |
Recommendations are well thought-out, flow from the alternative solutions. AND The reflection is thoughtful and clearly demonstrates a thorough and honest evaluation of the case study analysis process and critical appraisal including how the activity may contribute to change in practice. AND Well-developed paragraphs; demonstrates clarity, conciseness and correctness; and free of grammar and spelling errors. (6 points)
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