Communications and Media

In what ways can a culture support hegemony? Think of examples from your own awareness and experience.

ASSIGNMENT Before you proceed with this discussion, be sure that you are clear on the notion of hegemony, particularly its discussion in Dick Hebdige’s “From Culture to Hegemony.” In the prior discussion, we were concerned with the larger notion of culture and how it manifests itself. In this discussion, we are interested in culture and […]

In what ways can you see this as being a positive force in an individual’s life – and in what ways can it be problematical?

ASSIGNMENT 1.In this discussion, we are thinking about the big picture: Culture itself, what it truly means, and how it impacts us at a collective and individual level. This activity aligns with module outcomes 1 and 2. Choose one of the following to answer as thoroughly as possibly, using evidence from our readings to support […]

Complete an analysis of the language/interaction, using the methods and frameworks you have been introduced to in weeks 5-10 in the module.

Forensic Linguistics Your task: Choose one or more extracts (approx. 1500 words long in TOTAL) from ONE of the following transcripts and complete an analysis of the language/interaction, using the methods and frameworks you have been introduced to in weeks 5-10 in the module. The extract(s) that you have chosen to use must be presented […]

Using the models and methods learnt on the module, analyze this essay and discuss whether you think plagiarism is or is not evident.

Forensic Lingustics You are an academic conduct officer working at a University, and the student essay provided has been submitted to you as it is suspected that plagiarism has taken place. Using the models and methods learnt on the module, analyze this essay and discuss whether you think plagiarism is or is not evident. Run […]

What do you think the news media’s responsibility is in providing accurate information to the public?

Summative Assessment 3: Issues and Ethics in News and Social Media In this assignment, you will investigate the role of social media in American news media. You will also reflect on these organizations’ responsibility to provide accurate information. Write a 400- to 600-word paper in which you answer the following: What role do the following […]

Identify the challenges and milestones related to its development and how the selected media became part of contemporary American society.

Summative Assessment 2: Contemporary Media Forms Select 1 of the following media to use for this assignment: Online video streaming service Social media network Video game and gaming technology Research your selected media, and consider the following: Evaluate how the media developed over time, and explain its evolution in the United States. Identify the challenges […]

Write and present a 5- to 7-minute speech about a time when you were a protégé. Share the impact and importance of having a mentor.

Speech Write and present a 5- to 7-minute speech about a time when you were a protégé. Share the impact and importance of having a mentor. This speech is not a report on the content of this project. This project includes: A 5- to 7-minute speech Write a speech about a time when you were […]

Based on this article could you then assume that women would make better face to face negotiators or worse than men?

Discussion In chapter 5, Box 5.2(attached) discusses a study regarding men and women’s faces as they relate to honesty. In general, the study concluded that people can more easily read men’s faces as to honesty(and dishonesty), but have a more difficult time reading women’s faces. Based on this article could you then assume that women […]

Discuss, in about one page, what you currently know or believe about the phenomenon. Then name two theories or concepts from the textbook.

Compare/Contrast Prospectus Assignment: The Research Proposal/Prospectus will introduce the communication phenomenon that you will investigate. It will then discuss, in about one page, what you currently know or believe about the phenomenon. You should then name two theories or concepts from the textbook (from chapters 4 and beyond) that might help explain what is going […]

Prepare literature review about non verbal communication in general areas. Make sure to include themes, debates or areas of disagreement, and gaps in literature.

Literature review This literature review will be about non verbal communication in general areas. All types of non verbal communication, why it is important to use non verbal communications. Along with non verbal communication ques and everything along the lines of non verbal communication. Make sure to include themes, debates or areas of disagreement, and […]

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