1. Introduction to the LAP
ERWC

2. What is the LAP? “Literary Analysis Paper” Senior project
Twenty-percent of your final grade
Designed to show research, analysis and writing skills

3. What are the parts of the LAP?
Research: Three academic articles
Literary Analysis: Apply articles to the novel 1984
Introduction
Three body sections
Conclusion

4. You have four choices… Government Monitoring & Technology
Language and Control
Propaganda & Psychological Manipulation
Totalitarianism

5. Government Monitoring & Technology
Definition…
Study of how technology may be used to regulate social behavior and promote government goals.
You will…
Consider current events in the U.S. today related to government monitoring and technology
Consider specific advancements in technology that make government monitoring possible
Study how government monitoring and technology influence the novel.

6. Language and Control Definition…
Consider how limits placed on language by society and governments can be used to control the flow of thoughts and ideas.
You will…
Research the history of language development as it parallels the distribution of power
Consider language that is taboo or even legally dangerous in the U.S. today
Evaluate the use of language to promote Party goals in the novel

7. Propaganda & Psychological Manipulation
Definition…
How an organization or government uses widespread distribution of biased information to control the thoughts and behavior of the masses.
You will…
Research psychological basis for the use of propaganda
Reflect on propaganda techniques historically used to influence human behavior
Study how the use of propaganda influences the novel.

8. Totalitarianism Definition…
A totalitarian system of government is one in which a single party with no opposition makes decisions for all citizens.
You will…
Research totalitarian governments in history.
Research totalitarian government systems in the world today.
Study how the novel is a cautionary tale to show the dangers of this type of government.