Assignment for Responsible Behaviour
“I Have a Dream”
Instructions:
Watch Martin Luther King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech and answer all of the following questions.
Here is the link to the video of the speech:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbUtL_0vAJk&feature=related
Response Questions:
Which part of Martin Luther King’s speech stood out to you the most? Why?
How did Martin Luther King exhibit responsible behaviour by making this speech?
What changes did Martin Luther King make to American society by making this speech? Why is this
speech so famous?
What would happen in this world if people like Martin Luther King didn’t stand up for what they
believed was right?
Using what you have gained from watching this video, why do you think that the responsible
behaviour rule exists in residence?
How can you relate Martin Luther King’s words to your own situation? What have you learned?
Response Requirements:
Length: Minimum 750 words (Approximately 2.5 typed pages, 12 pt font, double-spaced)
Style: Your responses should be written in an academic style. The tone of your work should be
thoughtful and respectful. Be sure to edit your work for grammatical and spelling errors.
Papers must be submitted to the Community Standards Assistant, at [email protected] by 11:59pm
on the stated due date.
Assignment developed by Victoria Miller, Community Standards Assistant, Student Housing Services. University of
Guelph. 2011.