Understand the assignment

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Instructions for the assignment
Rhetorical situation
Discussion

Instructions for the assignment

Here are the instructions for Assignment 4A from Engelsk A on HHX on 18 August 2020 in their entirety :

You study American culture and history at Boston University. You have been asked to give a speech to your fellow students on trends in the current debate on immigration in the US.

In your speech, you discuss the impact of immigration on American identity, culture and economy.

Write the manuscript in English.

Word count: 800-1200 words

Use the following sources:

How does immigration impact the economy? (6:09)
Sharp Cuts in Immigration Threaten U.S. Economy and Innovation
Hispanic Americans reflect on immigration, culture and identity (3:54)
Donald Trump. Political Ad, 2018: Stop the caravan ad (0:30)

Your essay must include references to the source material. All sources must be documented.

Rhetorical situation

The first two paragraphs of the assignment explain the rhetorical situation of your speech:

You study American culture and history at Boston University. You have be

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