Monuments as Cultural Works: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Instructions below. Thank you.
Overview
This week we are studying intent and interpretation, specifically focusing on cultural works. For this assignment, select either the Statue of Liberty, the Crazy Horse Memorial, or the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Research the intention of the creator of the monument you selected and how the monument is perceived today. Review the articles related to each monument in the Resources section.
Prompt
Respond to the questions below in a few paragraphs. Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Describe the monument selected.
Explain the original intentions behind the monument selected and how later interpretations changed the meaning and cultural understandings.
Reflect on what you learned in the Resources section articles and compare your own interpretation or understanding of the monument selected with the intent of authors whose interpretations you chose to evaluate.
Guidelines for Submission
Your submission should be a Word document, one to two pages in length, with 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins. Any sources should be cited according to APA style. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.
Module Four Short Answer Rubric
Criteria Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Monument Selection Describes monument selected Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include more detail regarding the description of the monument selected Does not attempt criterion 22.5
Original Intent Evaluates the original intention of the monument created Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include more detail in evaluating the intention of the monument selected Does not attempt criterion 22.5
Own Interpretation Reflects on own interpretation of the monument selected Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include more detail in interpretation of the monument selected Does not attempt criterion 22.5
Authors' Intent Compares own interpretation with that of chosen authors Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include more detail in comparing own interpretation with that of chosen authors Does not attempt criterion 22.5
Articulation of Response Clearly conveys meaning with correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, demonstrating an understanding of audience and purpose Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, negatively impacting readability Submission has critical errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, preventing understanding of ideas 10