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The article by B. J. Leff from the readings for this module explores the idea of how music, movies, and television of the masses can be important historical artifacts. Consider that the average American watches just over 5 hours of television a day. Think about that for a moment. That means we are on average, in front of a TV or tablet nearly 35 hours a week! Now pause and reflect on some of those hours you have spent in front of a TV. What is your favorite television show? Why do you like it? Who are the show’s main characters? What positive and negative qualities do they exhibit? How is your favorite show, as Leff suggests, a historical artifact (a reflection of the social, political, and cultural current events) of the time? Do you see social issues reflected in the characters or plots? Written Assignment Instructions Select one of the iconic shows from the following list. Dallas, The Odd Couple, Soap, ER, The Simpsons, Saturday Night Live, Sex in the City, The Jeffersons, M*A*S*H, All in the Family, The Office (American), Star Trek, Hill Street Blues, Sesame Street, Sanford and Son, Seinfeld, Roots, Laugh-in, (Good Times) Research your show, looking for answers to the following questions: It is imperative that you answer all questions. I will deduct major points for missed questions or for half answered questions. Please put some thoughts into your answers, and not just 1 or 2 sentences, this is a college course not a high school course, Please refrain from using person Pronouns as I will be looking for these as I read your paper. What is the background of this show? What years was the show on TV? Describe the network it aired on, the main characters, setting, and important writers. How did the show fit with other programming of the time? What social issues and historical events were taking place at the time the show was being broadcast? Did these issues affect the television show in any way? How do you see characters or elements from specific episodes fitting in with important events or dealing with issues of the time? How is it, as Leff suggests, a historical artifact (a reflection of the social, political, and cultural current events) of the time? Did the television show make an impact on popular culture? Watch one full episode of the show (using YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, or other sources) and be sure to include this episode in your works cited list. Write an essay using the information you gathered from answering the above questions. Your thesis for the essay should attempt to answer this question: Given the information you gathered about the show's background and cultural history, explain the cultural relevance of the show. How is it, as Leff suggests, a historical artifact (a reflection of social, political, and cultural current events) of the time? Did these issues affect the television show in any way? How do you see characters or elements from specific episodes fitting in with important events or dealing.
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POPC 2900: Television as Popular Culture Final Exam Essays (Spring 2018)
Each of the following essay questions is worth 10 points. You may receive partial credit due to the quality of your responses. Please be as specific and detailed as possible in your answers as possible. You are to choose Any FIVE of the following from 1 to 11. Responses should be approximately 1-2 pages for essay question, So 5 pages at least, (double spacing) in length. There is no need to cite any of your facts.
Please discuss the power of advertising as discussed in class and in the textbook. How is advertising incorporated into modern programming? What do you believe makes an ad effective? What are some of the more successful advertising strategies? Do you think TV commercials are influential on you? Have you ever bought a product simply based on its ad campaign? Do you think that ads are becoming too intrusive in television and in our modern media as a whole? What do you think is the best and worst TV commercial currently running?
1. Situation comedies underwent a dramatic revolution in the 1970s. How did programs like MASH, All in the Family, Good Times, Maude, & Mary Tyler Moore differ from the sitcoms of the previous decade? What types of issues were discussed on these programs and how were women/minorities represented in this era? Which sitcom of this era do you believe had the greatest impact and why? Finally, how would you compare the state of the today’s sitcoms with those produced in the 1970s?
2. What TV program or TV event has had the greatest impact upon you and why? Please explain your own “relationship” with TV. Are you an active viewer – do you seek out thought-provoking programming or do you see TV as merely a form of entertainment? Has the quality of TV programming improved with the rise of so many channels in recent years? What do you think is the most important thing you have learned about TV this semester? Has this course altered any previous notions you may have had about television?
3. The 1950s sitcom I Love Lucy remains a landmark of American television. What were the elements that made this program so important – both in front of and behind the camera? What is your view of the depiction of Lucy Ricardo? Do you agree or disagree (and why) that she is a feminist icon? What are some of the elements that this program had that helped it establish the sitcom as one of the most dominant TV genres? What is your opinion on the state of the sitcom today? Do you think there is a current sitcom that will (like Lucy) still be viewed decades into the future?
4. The representation of Blacks, ethnics, and other minorities has changed dramatically on TV over the last 50 years. Please briefly discuss 3-4 moments that you believe were significant is TV’s move away from broad ethnic or racial stereotypes. How would you rate TV today in its depictions of these groups? For example, do you think a program like Jersey Shore is de.
Essay GoalsTo explore the process of representation on television .docx
Essay Goals
To explore the process of representation on television with some depth.
To conduct close textual analysis of a set of related episodes or shows.
To apply the theories and approaches of course readings to an analysis of television.
To provide critical insight into television as institution and as text.
Basic Requirements
Approximately 8-10 pages or 2000-2500 words
Use at least 2 outside academic sources (See
General Requirements below
)
Draw upon class readings and lectures
Analyze
at least
3 representative episodes from one or more shows. So you can analyze 3 episodes of a single show or one episode from 3 different shows or 1 and 2 or 2 and 1 or 2 and 2, etc.
Format according to APA style
Include a bibliography or works cited page
Essay Questions
You may come up with your own topic as long as it fits within the course. If you have any concerns about your topic, discuss it with Jody or your TA.
You are asked to write an approximately 2000-2500 word analysis of a TV show or shows that focus on the issue of social representation. You must provide a close analysis of at least three different shows/episodes. Essays must be relevant to class texts and lectures. You are required to draw upon class materials and least two outside academic research sources. You may use or adapt one of the following questions. Feel free to modify these questions. Lectures and readings should clarify the significance of all of the following.
I chose:
Animation
Consider animation's relentless critique of both television and the culture as a whole. In the last few decades, animation has positioned itself outside the mainstream and has offered some brilliant social and ideological commentary. Long past are the days of the
Flintstones
and the
Jetsons
;
The Simpsons, South Park
and
Adult Swim, Ren and Stimpy
all offer intelligent, sophisticated cultural critique wrapped in the façade of crude humor and fart jokes. And yet… And yet why does
The Simpsons
always end in family unity and harmony? Why do we love Homer, Hank Hill, Daria, Peter Griffin, and even Cartman so much? How does a show like
Bob's Burgers
redefine the TV family? Can the grotesque be considered subversive? If so, what exactly does it subvert?
How does a show like
Happy Tree Friends
challenge a culture obsessed with cuteness?
How do animated family show undermine the norms and values of the sitcom?
How do these new animated shows embody the carnivalesque and the grotesque?
In what ways are these shows self-reflexive toward television?
How do these shows challenge dominant beliefs by representing alternative characters, lifestyles and situations?
How might an animated family like the, Hills, Morgendorffers, Belchers, Griffins, or Smiths expose the economic conditions or the predicament of the middle or working class in ways live action shows do not?
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1. Tell the reader about the piece of media:
a. Name of the tv show or film, when it came out (if a tv show, what years did it run)
b, Why did you pick this? When did you first watch it?
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2. Analyze:
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b. what representations are missing
c. Does the media attempt to subvert tropes (significant or recurrent theme? How? What is being subverted? Is it successful
d. Is there a difference in how gender and sexuality are portrayed? How does this relate to race? Ex: Are black women portrayed differently than black men? Are Asian-American women exoticized?
e, what do those representations tell us about race and ethnicity in US, society?
f,Why does this representation matter?
Some questions to think about to help your analysis:
-What specific images, words, and sounds contribute to our understanding of how a specific ace or ethnicity is portrayed?
-Does the media make assumptions about what certain raoos do for work and tor fun? Does it assume that certain races only live in particular neighborhoods, drive certain or Hoton to single type of music? Does it assume that certain races predominantly seek government aid or commit crimes? Does it assume races openly sexual or sexually aggressive? assumption on the opportunities and possibilities
-What impact do these representations and assumption have on the opportunities and possibilities for individuals of different races and ethnicities in their personal and professional lives? Do some groups experience social, political and economic inequitios more than other
((I want it in easy language))
...
Due Date 1159 p.m. EST, Thursday, November 14th, 2019 Poi.docx
Due Date: 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, November 14th, 2019
Points: 100
Overview:
For this assignment, you will examine American Musicals and the different ways music can be
perceived as either a window or a mirror of American society and culture. When music acts as a
window to society and culture, we might see events and situations in a new light—music might be
acting as a way for us to better understand differences in society that we might not understand
without it. When music acts as a mirror, it reflects who we are and can help us see ourselves more
authentically.
Instructions:
For this assignment, you will discuss any American Musical of your choice - you can use the
examples provided in the Unit, or perhaps you have a favorite that was turned into a movie!
• Discuss why you think this particular musical became popular when it did. Did the themes in
the musical match happenings in American culture at that time? Explain.
• Identify a popular showtune from the musical. Discuss how this chosen showtune is either a
mirror or a window to something about American society and culture. Offer evidence to
support your beliefs and assertions.
• Include the title of the showtune, when it was written, the composer(s), and the performing
musician(s).
• Include a YouTube video link of the showtune.
Requirements:
• All works should be written in proper APA format.
• Your paper should be 2-3 pages with additional cover and reference pages.
• Use at least two (2) scholarly references to support your work. You may use your textbook as
a resource, however, the YouTube video to your showtune does not count towards these
sources.
Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again
after you write.
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Unit 4 Assignment: Musicals and American Culture
Evaluation Rubric for Musicals and American Culture Assignment
CRITERIA Deficient Development Needed Proficient Exemplary
0 - 35 points 36 - 47 points 48 - 53 points 54 - 60 points
Content Subject matter is
minimally
addressed.
Opinions are
offered, but
arguments lack
scholarly backing.
Subject matter is
adequately
addressed.
Arguments are
partially supported
by scholarly
research.
Subject matter is
fairly well
addressed.
Arguments are
supported by
scholarly research
but could be
further elaborated
with specific
details.
Subject matter is
thoroughly
addressed.
Arguments are
well elaborated
and fully
supported by
scholarly research
and specific
examples.
0 - 11 points 12 - 15 points 16 - 17 points 18 - 20 points
Structure and
Flow
Flow is poor.
Paragraphing is
inappropriate.
Transitions are
minimal or absent.
Significant
redundancy is
evident.
Flow is adequate.
Paragraphs may
be too long or too
short. Transitions
are minimal, and
redundancy is
evident.
Flow is good.
Paragraphing is
mostly
appropriate.
Transitions are
present, and
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Writing Requirements
· 1-2 page reflection
· Reference to concepts learned throughout the course
· APA format for in-text citations and list of references
For this assignments, you will select significant productions of plays (from a national theatre, or featuring important personnel) that feature a monster. As part of your research, you will write a short summary of your findings of each of the productions. This summary must address the following questions: WHAT was the play about (a brief synopsis)? WHEN and WHERE did it take place? WHO was involved? Anyone of renown? Did it affect their careers? WHAT did the production look/sound like? What were the artists trying to ACCOMPLISH? How was it REVIEWED? Was it popular? Controversial? Unnoticed? Did it win any awards? You must include references (cited) to at least two reviews (or, better yet, include copies of the reviews in your research).
IMPORTANT: Give a SOCIAL CONTEXT for the show. What was going on in the world that made it relevant? Why did THIS monster resonate, or fail to resonate, with its audience?
SOURCES include: Reviews, historical and/or scholarly articles, performance reconstructions, theater biographies, and specialized periodicals, Productions stills or other relevant images. You will need 3 good sources! Here’s a sample of what a production history looks like:
SAMPLE PRODUCTION HISTORY (not of a monster play)
WHAT = A RAISIN IN THE SUN
WHEN = 1959 – MARCH – 10
WHERE = U.S.A. – NEW YORK – ETHEL BARRYMORE THEATRE (BROADWAY)
WHO = LORRAINE HANSBERRY (AUTHOR)
LLOYD RICHARDS (DIRECTOR)
RALPH ALSWANG (SETS AND LIGHTING)
VIRGINIA VOLLAND (COSTUMES)
SIDNEY POITIER (ACTOR – “WALTER”)
RUBY DEE (ACTOR – “RUTH”)
LOUIS GOSSETT (ACTOR – “GEORGE”)
CRITICAL RECEPTION:
Considered the first naturalistic play featuring African-American themes and characters, Hansberry’s semiautobiographical Raisin is still acknowledged as a stunningly ground-breaking play in American theatre history. The story is that of the Lee family, upwardly-mobile African-Americans who encounter tough challenges trying to move into an all-white neighborhood of Chicago. In light of a growing discontent and radicalism in the marginalized and disenfranchised black community of the era, who were being .
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Television Icons and Innovators
For the first research essay assignment in POPC 2900, students are asked to write a biographical research and analysis essay on
an individual who has made a significant contribution to the
television medium
. You will be provided with a list of pre-approved topics. However, you are not limited to that list. If you choose to examine another figure, you must seek the Instructor’s approval. Students will be examining an individual whose influence has permeated our culture. Such individuals make us reflect upon who we are, what we aspire to be, and what we value. Your essay should explore how the person/icon reflects the American experience out of which he/she sprang and how they achieved relevance by adapting to, and perhaps influencing, the evolving nature of American television culture.
Your icon should be someone who has had a great impact upon the broader American culture. One aspect of iconicity that facilitates this impact is that the icon is symbolic; it represents something more than itself. For example, Ozzie & Harriet Nelson’s 1950s sitcom repeatedly reaffirmed a certain idealized depiction of the “All-American” family. Some TV icons may be seen as having an impact by challenging the status quo and forcing us to examine the values of our culture. TV producer Norman Lear is often cited as revolutionizing the sitcom genre in the 1970s by breaking taboos and boundaries in terms of language, situations, and characters that had been considered too controversial for TV. Essays should be more than mere biographies, but should provide an in-depth exploration of the icon as someone who made a significant impact upon TV and the American culture. Your icon may have enjoyed his/her heyday well before our current era, or it may continue to radiate tremors across the cultural landscape.
Each essay should be divided into several sections:
· The icon’s
biographical history
, accomplishments, key moments in TV history
· The icon’s
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; his/her influence on the wider TV industry; other TV creators, programming, etc.
· The icon’s
impact on American culture
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· A works cited page must be included
· Students should conform to the MLA or APA style formats
· A minimum of 3 sources must be used for your research
· Wikipedia, Google News, etc. are not valid references for college-level essays
· Late papers will not be accepted
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Essay GoalsTo explore the process of representation on television .docx
Essay Goals
To explore the process of representation on television with some depth.
To conduct close textual analysis of a set of related episodes or shows.
To apply the theories and approaches of course readings to an analysis of television.
To provide critical insight into television as institution and as text.
Basic Requirements
Approximately 8-10 pages or 2000-2500 words
Use at least 2 outside academic sources (See
General Requirements below
)
Draw upon class readings and lectures
Analyze
at least
3 representative episodes from one or more shows. So you can analyze 3 episodes of a single show or one episode from 3 different shows or 1 and 2 or 2 and 1 or 2 and 2, etc.
Format according to APA style
Include a bibliography or works cited page
Essay Questions
You may come up with your own topic as long as it fits within the course. If you have any concerns about your topic, discuss it with Jody or your TA.
You are asked to write an approximately 2000-2500 word analysis of a TV show or shows that focus on the issue of social representation. You must provide a close analysis of at least three different shows/episodes. Essays must be relevant to class texts and lectures. You are required to draw upon class materials and least two outside academic research sources. You may use or adapt one of the following questions. Feel free to modify these questions. Lectures and readings should clarify the significance of all of the following.
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Consider animation's relentless critique of both television and the culture as a whole. In the last few decades, animation has positioned itself outside the mainstream and has offered some brilliant social and ideological commentary. Long past are the days of the
Flintstones
and the
Jetsons
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The Simpsons, South Park
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Adult Swim, Ren and Stimpy
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Bob's Burgers
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In what ways are these shows self-reflexive toward television?
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((I want it in easy language))
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Due Date 1159 p.m. EST, Thursday, November 14th, 2019 Poi.docx
Due Date: 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday, November 14th, 2019
Points: 100
Overview:
For this assignment, you will examine American Musicals and the different ways music can be
perceived as either a window or a mirror of American society and culture. When music acts as a
window to society and culture, we might see events and situations in a new light—music might be
acting as a way for us to better understand differences in society that we might not understand
without it. When music acts as a mirror, it reflects who we are and can help us see ourselves more
authentically.
Instructions:
For this assignment, you will discuss any American Musical of your choice - you can use the
examples provided in the Unit, or perhaps you have a favorite that was turned into a movie!
• Discuss why you think this particular musical became popular when it did. Did the themes in
the musical match happenings in American culture at that time? Explain.
• Identify a popular showtune from the musical. Discuss how this chosen showtune is either a
mirror or a window to something about American society and culture. Offer evidence to
support your beliefs and assertions.
• Include the title of the showtune, when it was written, the composer(s), and the performing
musician(s).
• Include a YouTube video link of the showtune.
Requirements:
• All works should be written in proper APA format.
• Your paper should be 2-3 pages with additional cover and reference pages.
• Use at least two (2) scholarly references to support your work. You may use your textbook as
a resource, however, the YouTube video to your showtune does not count towards these
sources.
Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again
after you write.
MUS320 – American Music
Unit 4 Assignment: Musicals and American Culture
Evaluation Rubric for Musicals and American Culture Assignment
CRITERIA Deficient Development Needed Proficient Exemplary
0 - 35 points 36 - 47 points 48 - 53 points 54 - 60 points
Content Subject matter is
minimally
addressed.
Opinions are
offered, but
arguments lack
scholarly backing.
Subject matter is
adequately
addressed.
Arguments are
partially supported
by scholarly
research.
Subject matter is
fairly well
addressed.
Arguments are
supported by
scholarly research
but could be
further elaborated
with specific
details.
Subject matter is
thoroughly
addressed.
Arguments are
well elaborated
and fully
supported by
scholarly research
and specific
examples.
0 - 11 points 12 - 15 points 16 - 17 points 18 - 20 points
Structure and
Flow
Flow is poor.
Paragraphing is
inappropriate.
Transitions are
minimal or absent.
Significant
redundancy is
evident.
Flow is adequate.
Paragraphs may
be too long or too
short. Transitions
are minimal, and
redundancy is
evident.
Flow is good.
Paragraphing is
mostly
appropriate.
Transitions are
present, and
redun ...
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Now that you have read and researched development over a lifespan, how has this helped you plan for positive growth over the next ten years?
Writing Requirements
· 1-2 page reflection
· Reference to concepts learned throughout the course
· APA format for in-text citations and list of references
For this assignments, you will select significant productions of plays (from a national theatre, or featuring important personnel) that feature a monster. As part of your research, you will write a short summary of your findings of each of the productions. This summary must address the following questions: WHAT was the play about (a brief synopsis)? WHEN and WHERE did it take place? WHO was involved? Anyone of renown? Did it affect their careers? WHAT did the production look/sound like? What were the artists trying to ACCOMPLISH? How was it REVIEWED? Was it popular? Controversial? Unnoticed? Did it win any awards? You must include references (cited) to at least two reviews (or, better yet, include copies of the reviews in your research).
IMPORTANT: Give a SOCIAL CONTEXT for the show. What was going on in the world that made it relevant? Why did THIS monster resonate, or fail to resonate, with its audience?
SOURCES include: Reviews, historical and/or scholarly articles, performance reconstructions, theater biographies, and specialized periodicals, Productions stills or other relevant images. You will need 3 good sources! Here’s a sample of what a production history looks like:
SAMPLE PRODUCTION HISTORY (not of a monster play)
WHAT = A RAISIN IN THE SUN
WHEN = 1959 – MARCH – 10
WHERE = U.S.A. – NEW YORK – ETHEL BARRYMORE THEATRE (BROADWAY)
WHO = LORRAINE HANSBERRY (AUTHOR)
LLOYD RICHARDS (DIRECTOR)
RALPH ALSWANG (SETS AND LIGHTING)
VIRGINIA VOLLAND (COSTUMES)
SIDNEY POITIER (ACTOR – “WALTER”)
RUBY DEE (ACTOR – “RUTH”)
LOUIS GOSSETT (ACTOR – “GEORGE”)
CRITICAL RECEPTION:
Considered the first naturalistic play featuring African-American themes and characters, Hansberry’s semiautobiographical Raisin is still acknowledged as a stunningly ground-breaking play in American theatre history. The story is that of the Lee family, upwardly-mobile African-Americans who encounter tough challenges trying to move into an all-white neighborhood of Chicago. In light of a growing discontent and radicalism in the marginalized and disenfranchised black community of the era, who were being .
Television Icons and InnovatorsFor the first research essay .docx
Television Icons and Innovators
For the first research essay assignment in POPC 2900, students are asked to write a biographical research and analysis essay on
an individual who has made a significant contribution to the
television medium
. You will be provided with a list of pre-approved topics. However, you are not limited to that list. If you choose to examine another figure, you must seek the Instructor’s approval. Students will be examining an individual whose influence has permeated our culture. Such individuals make us reflect upon who we are, what we aspire to be, and what we value. Your essay should explore how the person/icon reflects the American experience out of which he/she sprang and how they achieved relevance by adapting to, and perhaps influencing, the evolving nature of American television culture.
Your icon should be someone who has had a great impact upon the broader American culture. One aspect of iconicity that facilitates this impact is that the icon is symbolic; it represents something more than itself. For example, Ozzie & Harriet Nelson’s 1950s sitcom repeatedly reaffirmed a certain idealized depiction of the “All-American” family. Some TV icons may be seen as having an impact by challenging the status quo and forcing us to examine the values of our culture. TV producer Norman Lear is often cited as revolutionizing the sitcom genre in the 1970s by breaking taboos and boundaries in terms of language, situations, and characters that had been considered too controversial for TV. Essays should be more than mere biographies, but should provide an in-depth exploration of the icon as someone who made a significant impact upon TV and the American culture. Your icon may have enjoyed his/her heyday well before our current era, or it may continue to radiate tremors across the cultural landscape.
Each essay should be divided into several sections:
· The icon’s
biographical history
, accomplishments, key moments in TV history
· The icon’s
impact on television
; his/her influence on the wider TV industry; other TV creators, programming, etc.
· The icon’s
impact on American culture
; his/her contributions in other media forms outside of television
Students will post their topic choice online at the POPC 2900 class canvas site for the Instructor’s approval.
The requirements for the essay are as follows:
· Essays should be approximately 7-8 full pages (typed double spaced)
· A works cited page must be included
· Students should conform to the MLA or APA style formats
· A minimum of 3 sources must be used for your research
· Wikipedia, Google News, etc. are not valid references for college-level essays
· Late papers will not be accepted
note:
my topic for this paper is ( Sherwood Charles Schwartz)
...
Urban stories answer edited
The document discusses several urban stories portrayed in films that deal with issues of power, poverty, and conflict arising from social and cultural environments. It analyzes two films - City of God, set in Rio de Janeiro about gang violence among poor youth, and La Haine, set in the outskirts of Paris about ethnic minority groups living with limited opportunities. Both films depict societies lacking identity due to Western globalization, and characters descending into violence, crime, or lethargy due to their social conditions and upbringings in unequal, discriminatory environments dominated by more powerful ideologies.
Representation Keynotes
This document provides information about representation case studies and audience case studies for media analysis. It discusses using examples from different media forms to analyze representations of gender, age, ethnicity, and other identities. It provides examples of representation case studies looking at ethnicity using a film trailer, music video, and newspaper front page. It also provides guidance on what audience case studies should include, such as a profile of the target audience and techniques used to appeal to and position audiences. The document discusses how representations are constructed through a mixture of what is being represented, the ideologies of the people creating it, and how audiences may interpret it. It also examines the reflective, intentional, and constructionist approaches to representation.
For this portfolio assignment, you are required to research and anal.docx
For this portfolio assignment, you are required to research and analyze a TV program that ran between 1955 and 1965.
To successfully complete this essay, you will need to answer the following questions:
What is the background of this show? Explain what years it was on TV, describe the channel it aired on, the main characters, setting, etc..
What social issues and historical events were taking place at the time the show was being broadcast?
Did these issues affect the television show in any way?
Did the television show make an impact on popular culture?
Your thesis for the essay should attempt to answer this question:
Explain the cultural relevance of the show, given the information gathered from the show's background, and cultural history. How can television act as a reflection of the social, political, and cultural current events?
.
Unit 1.05
The document discusses whether rap music has a negative impact on youth. Some argue that rap lyrics often promote violence and disrespect towards women, contributing to aggression among young people. However, others say that rap demonstrates a different side of culture and is a form of creative expression. While some studies have found correlations between viewing rap music videos and violent behavior, others argue that this is not sufficient evidence to demonstrate that rap itself causes violence, as many other factors could be at play. There is an ongoing debate around balancing free speech protections for rap artists with concerns about messages that could endanger others.
WCC-COMM 101 Chapter 7-Music and Culture + Reflective Project #3.pptx
This document discusses how music can reflect and influence culture. It focuses on New York City in 1977, when hip hop, punk, and disco emerged and related to the political and social realities of the time. The documentary NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell is analyzed, which examines this relationship between music and culture. The document argues that these genres have had lasting impacts outside of music, such as in fashion, film, language, and advertising. It maintains that studying mass media, including music, can provide insight into cultural evolution and future trends.
The first person narrative is a powerful tool not only to give a per.docx
The first person narrative is a powerful tool not only to give a person voice but also to present powerful social justice, environmental, or cultural messages to the audience. The story is a powerful testimony to creating positives out of negatives, to taking physical challenges and turning them into strengths, to serving one community in order to benefit the greater community. Watch the video Man and Beast by Alan Rabinowitz being aware of how the presentation connects to Topics 1, 2, and 3 of Unit 7.
Please address the following:
What literary elements did you find in this story (tone, setting, theme, etc.) How did these impact your understanding of
voice
?
The video used multiple elements of storytelling. Discuss one or more 'tips' from Topic 3 that you found represented in the video.
What aspect of your own story would you like to give
voice
? How might you connect that to the needs of your community (neighborhood, church/mosque/temple/community group, workplace, etc.)?
In a separate paragraph tell us the story of how you became a part of the Herzing University community.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
.
AssignmentTopic Please answer the following in 350 wordsWhat .docx
Assignment
Topic: Please answer the following in 350 words
What are the issues and root causes that necessitates the enactment and/or establishment of Federal, state and local government laws, and the establishment of regulations and policies for access control? Cite such laws, regulations and policies in Texas state. (350 WORDS)
Reply: Imagine you are replying to someone else’s answer and write a reply in 150 words
Submission Requirements
Font: Times New Roman, size 12, double-space
Citation style: APA
Length: 350 words(Topic) + 150 words(reply)
References: At least two for topic
NO Plagiarism
HU 140 Cultural Diversity Unit 5 Template
Community, Art, and Identity
The people of Herzing University (Atlanta Campus featured above) makes up a rich and thriving community. This piece of visual art is something current students as well as potential students see in social media and when searching the website giving it power to build community by creating a sense of welcome. Examine the picture above and consider how it represents the 'Identity' of Herzing University and address the following:
· In what ways does this image create a sense of welcoming?
· In what ways does this image reflect the reality of achieving your academic goals through hard work?
· Does this image help you to embrace a new sense of empowerment for as you become a part of the Herzing University community?
Click here
Community and Identity Through Art
Your local community is another place where you can celebrate who you are and how you contribute to society. Visit either a local newspaper website or the nearest large city newspaper to you. Go to their community page and locate three 'positive' images that demonstrate community in your area. Click on the word "Text" and describe the ways each image empowers your sense of community and identity. (How does this image project an "I am proud to live here" type of atmosphere). Would this image encourage others to join your community? Why? Remember to reference the image on the References page.
Community and Identity in Music
Music of all genres often tell personal stories of identity as well as broader narratives of community. For example, Lee Greenwood's classic song, "I'm proud to be an American" demonstrates the feeling all Americans share about the opportunities they have received to build strong families and strong communities.
Go to YouTube and find a dance or musical performance that reflects your sense of community (that can be local, regional, or your Herzing community) and/or your sense of identity.
Once you select your video, click on 'share,' then click on 'embed,' and finally click on 'copy' found at the lower right. Next, click inside the textbox below, then click on the "Insert" menu and select "Online Video" from the menu. Select the option where you 'paste' the embed code. If necessary, reference the video on the References page.
Click here
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Cultural Event Report A Companion to Ballet and Dance B.docx
Cultural Event Report: A Companion to Ballet and Dance
Below are prompts to help you identify and analyze different aspects of a dance performance and
the context from which the dance (or dances) emerge.
Make a copy of this sheet and bring along to refer to for your notes. From them you can either
develop the required Humanities Report - 2.5 to 4 pages, or an optional Extra Credit Report (1.5
to 3 pages. The required report usually focuses on reporting overall impressions, careful
descriptions, and comments on interesting details about the full range of dance elements as noted
here in the prompts. It should include a comparison of dances, if there are sets of them. It should
discuss different dancers. An Extra Credit Report is 1.5 to 3 pages, and is a reduced version of the
regular report. It should cover the main categories here, but with fewer details.
Company
Date of Performance
Location (describe the space, the audience, the atmosphere)
The Dance program:
Overall impressions and comments on these aspects:
Subjects of the dance
Choreography
Types of Music
Is there an obvious theme (driving idea)
A less obvious one?
Compare what you expected to your actual experience of the dances (what you saw and heard):
Type(s) of Dances. Describe and comment on dances that stood out for you and why (strengths,
weaknesses, surprises).
The Dancers. Soloists and their roles. What kind of ways do the dancers perform singly and
together (physically, theatrically. . .)? Be specific.
Choreography (the art of creating and arranging dance patterns)
Music
The Staging (lighting, costumes, and set design) The style, period, or national tradition
The larger Context (from program notes/ reviews? other resources—may require some research)
Philosophical (greater wisdom from dance)
Historical influence
Social and/or Religious meanings
Your Response (what you like, what you think, what you feel)
H101 Musical Theater Assignment Worksheet
Answer all the questions on this worksheet. Use your answers to develop an organized, informed, critically
aware, insightful and well-written essay to post in Blackboard. Correct punctuation, capitalization, and
sentence structure will also be part of your grade. Title your file: MusThea_ YourName_Sect#_year/term.
A. BASIC INFORMATION:
Record the production title, day and date you attended, where the production took place, length of
performance, time of intermission, main performers. Describe your impressions of the theater, the
composition and general “mood” of the audience.
B. RESPOND TO THE PERFORMANCE; ANSWER THEATRICAL SPECIFICS:
1. Name the main characters and briefly describe them. Did their costumes suit the time/locale of the
performance? Did colors or style suggest anything about the characters?
2. Describe the plot in your own words (200 or less; do not copy a synopsis). Focus on organization,
pivotal .
Yr11 5/3/08
The document discusses various aspects of sitcom representation and analysis, including:
- How characters and relationships are portrayed in popular sitcoms like The Office, Red Dwarf, and Will & Grace.
- How sitcoms address issues like stereotypes, culture, religion, and social class over time.
- How the intended audience of sitcoms has changed with the rise of digital broadcasting and increased channel options.
- Key questions around what makes people laugh across different cultures and how sitcom writers use techniques like dramatic irony.
TimePodcast title The Hokkienese and locality in Taiwanese in.docx
Time
Podcast title:
The Hokkienese and locality in Taiwanese indie music
1 min
Opening:
1. Introduce the song you played as opening and talk about the phenomenon you found: Hokkienese became a popular language in Taiwanese indie music
2. Main statement (Your opinion of your discovery):
1) It is a reflection on politics in Taiwan.
2) This prevalent represents and constructs an imagination of Taiwanese locality.
2. What are you going to discuss, what songs are you going to play in this podcast:
1) The political context in Taiwan and how do musicians use Hokkienese to express their political identity
2) What kinds of locality that these musicians present through music?
3) I will play two Hokkienese indie songs which are very popular in Taiwan.
3. Introduce the song you want to play: Musician and the title, and tell your audience what is important in the music
1 min
Song 1: Bishiu Group: King of Light
2 mins
1. What make this song special (relate to your statement): The story of this song, language, rhythm, melody, tone, and the color of the MV
2. How does this song fit into your statement 1:
1) Criticizing the essentialization of low and high aesthetic in Hokkienese and Mandarin.
2) Political context in Taiwan
3. The second statement and the song:
1) The representation and construction of the locality in the song.
2) Musician and the title, and tell your audience what is important in the music
1 min
Song 2: EggPlantEgg: Waves Wandering
1 min
1. What make this song special: (relate to your statement): The story of this song, language, rhythm, melody, tone, and the color of the MV
2. How does this song fit into your statement 2: In this song, the locality thatHokkienese presents is connected with the gang culture,masculinity, and patriarchy.
3. Conclusion: Stereotype? Locality? Taiwanese identity?
Paper/Podcast Rubric Mus 014/ ETST 014/ URST 014
1: Introductory
Demonstrates beginning level work, needs much improvement
2: Still Learning
Demonstrates some knowledge, needs some improvement
3: Adept
Demonstrates understanding and thoughtful application, needs a little improvement
4: Mastery
Demonstrates significant knowledge and insight, needs almost no improvement
Thesis/
Question & organization
Thesis or question is present but unclear.
Points are unconnected or in an illogical order.
Thesis or question is present, but not fully answered/supported. May be overly general/too large for the paper/presentation length. Does relate to one or more of the central questions.
Points generally move from one to the next, though transitions may be choppy or occasionally unclear.
Thesis or question is present, and project supports the thesis or answers the question. Thesis/question relates to one or more of the central questions.
Paper/podcast moves logically from point to point, and these mostly support the main idea.
Thesis or question is present, related to the class question(s), project supports the thesis or answers the question, and sh ...
14b 2 t4_chapterfourteenpowerpoint
The document provides guidance on critically analyzing popular culture works through examining both their context and content. It emphasizes the importance of considering the context, such as the intended audience, socio-political climate, and any corporate or ideological influences. When assessing the content, it recommends analyzing elements like genre, plot, characters, narrative elements, and interpreting different levels of meaning. The tools outlined help readers develop a sophisticated understanding of popular culture.
14b 2 t4_chapterfourteenpowerpoint
The document provides guidance on critically analyzing popular culture works through examining both their context and content. It emphasizes the importance of considering the context, such as the intended audience, socio-political climate, and any underlying agendas. When assessing the content, it recommends analyzing elements like genre, plot, characters, narrative impact, and levels of interpretation. The tools outlined help readers look beneath the surface and draw meaningful insights about the influences and reflections of society within various popular works.
Write your response to all parts of the question that.docx
Cultural studies is an approach to examining media representations that analyzes texts within their social and historical contexts. Scholars have used cultural studies to analyze how films and television shows represent teenagers. Specifically, they have examined depictions of gender, sexuality, and social politics. One show like Euphoria, Pretty Little Liars, or Gossip Girl would be analyzed to advance a new argument about its cultural representations of teenage gender and sexuality. A cultural studies approach provides insights that may be absent from other analytical methods.
WCC COMM 101 chapter #7 music and culture LUTHER
The document discusses the documentary film NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell. It examines how hip hop, punk, and disco related to the political and social context of New York City in 1977. The documentary uses a hosted narration style to explore how these music genres both reflected and influenced society. It discusses how these genres have had lasting cultural impacts that can still be seen today, such as in fashion, film, television, and language.
Ethnic Roots and The Unique Experiences of Parents Research Paper.pdf
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This document outlines the requirements for a research paper exploring a student's ethnic roots and the experiences of their parents, grandparents, or other caregivers. The 8-10 page paper must be in APA format, include 10 scholarly sources, and address 5 parts: background of self; background of ancestors; religion, economy, and education; deviance and social control; and personal reflections. Each part must answer specific questions about the student's family and culture.WCC COMM 101 chapter #7 music and culture LUTHER
The document discusses the documentary film NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell, which examines how music genres like hip hop, punk, and disco related to and influenced the political and social environment in New York City in 1977. It provides definitions of documentary film types, including observational, participatory, and performative, and describes different narration styles. The document also discusses the lasting cultural influences of these 1970s music genres and how studying mass media can provide insight into its evolution and future directions.
Revising lftvd
This document provides guidance on how to answer a question analyzing two long-form television drama texts. It explains that the question will ask about the institution, audience, representation, and language of the texts. It advises addressing these elements for each text and comparing them. Contextual factors about the long-form television drama industry should also be discussed. The response should include an introduction, background on contexts, analysis of the question elements with evidence from the texts, and a conclusion that directly answers the question.
Primary Task Response Have you ever attended a play or musical D.docx
Primary Task Response
: Have you ever attended a play or musical? Do you frequently watch television programs or movies? Nowadays, drama is more popular in American culture than ever before. Yet what some forget is that it is a literary art form crafted by playwrights, TV and comedy writers, and Hollywood screenwriters. Drama shares many of the same elements as fiction and poetry; however, this literary genre is designed to be acted out on a stage or “dramatized” in front of screen audiences.
After you read the assigned essays in the textbook (and possibly the optional Seinfeld episode, “The Pitch”), please discuss the following questions:
Why, in your opinion, are dramas known as “plays?”
Talk about a time in which you attended a play, musical or opera—at a school, church or other public venue. Describe the experience: the sights and sounds, the mood of the audience, and the impact of seeing a drama performed on a live stage.
Have you ever acted and/or sung in a dramatic presentation? If so, depict for your classmates what it was like to be up on a stage performing material from a script. If you have never performed dramatic material, have you ever desired to? Why or why not?
Describe a favorite television show or movie in terms of its main characters, setting(s), basic plot, conflicts and themes. What makes it one of your favorites?
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A2representation intro
This document provides an introduction to an A2 Media Studies course focusing on representation. It discusses exploring representations of particular groups or places across different media, issues of stereotyping and producing fair representations, and representation and power. It asks students to consider how teenagers are represented on TV and in the news and the impact this has. Students are then asked to represent themselves anonymously through a collage considering images, colors, language and what they choose to leave out.
WCC COMM 101 chapter #7 music and culture PowerPoint LUTHER
The document discusses a documentary film called NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell that examines how musical genres like hip hop, punk, and disco reflected and influenced the political and social realities in New York City in 1977. It provides information about documentary films, including different types and narration styles. The document also discusses the lasting cultural influences that these musical genres continue to have today through fashion, language, and other mediums outside of music.
The purpose of this assignment is to critically watch and review.docx
The purpose of this assignment is to critically watch and review a movie with popular culture themes/symbols in terms of the sociological perspective and cultural theories.
Many say art imitates life, and we see a reflection of our society and its values in art and entertainment. Others say life imitates are many of our behaviors and values are modeled after what we see in art and entertainment. Either way, you will find examples of popular culture in the movies.
Instructions:
1)
Select a movie
: For this assignment, you will need to select one movie. Even if it is a movie you have seen before, you need to re-watch the movie with a critical eye towards the social construction of reality and illustrations of other sociological/cultural concepts. If you would like to analyze a movie that is not on the list, please send me a message to clear it with me.
Suggested Movie Options:
Hotel Rwanda
Brazil
Million Dollar Baby
Office Space
Gandhi
Boys Don’t Cry
The Village
Cape Fear (deNiro version)
Mystic River
Last Samurai
Mothman Prophecies
Traffic
The Wall
Glory
Stepford Wives
Pretty in Pink
Hoop Dreams
The Terminal
The Breakfast Club
It’s a Wonderful Life
Bowling for Columbine
Grapes of Wrath
Pretty Woman
The Hours
To Kill a Mockingbird
Citizen Kane
Cabin Fever
Clockwork Orange
Fight Club
Radio
Crash
Nosferatu
Titanic
The Gods Must be Crazy
Taxi Driver
Coming to America
American History X
Roger & Me
Fight Club
Inherit the Wind
Dead Poet’s Society
Mona Lisa’s Smile
Bullworth
Life is Beautiful
American Beauty
Lord of the Flies
The Truman Show
The Matrix
With Honors
Affluenza
Erin Brokovich
Working Girl
Risky Business
Baby Boom
Rain Man
Philadelphia
Dogma
Chocolat
Parenthood
Shawshank Redemption
Last Castle
Witness
Meet Joe Black
2)
Analyze the movie:
After watching the movie, you will write a
4-6 page review
, consisting of:
a) intro paragraph noting the relevance of the movie to the course
b) one page description/summary of the contents of the film
-How was the story presented?
-------i.e. flashbacks, sequential, from a particular character's point of view, etc.
-What was the intention of the film and/or filmmaker?
-------Was this intention fulfilled or met?
-Did the way the movie was produced and presented affect the content?
-Were there specific scenes or occurrences, which stood out as being essential to the development of the story and/or to your understanding of it?
-Major substantive points of the movie?
-Any secondary points made?
-Any 'unintentional' results of the movie?
c) 0.5-1 page in which you discuss how popular culture themes were constructed in the movie
use at least 3 examples
d) 1-2 pages in which you
use at least 4 sociological/pop cultural concepts
covered in this course to analyze the movie
(cite class materials as you do so)
e) Analyze which issues emerged as the strongest...as the weakest?
f) Briefly compare the popular culture theme ...
Applying theory media representation
The document discusses various academic theories that can be applied to analyze the television drama Deutschland 83, including theories of representation, identity, gender, feminism, and ethnicity. It provides context on the characters and historical setting of Deutschland 83 and suggests how concepts from theorists like Hall, Gauntlett, van Zoonen, hooks, Butler, and Gilroy could be employed to examine representations and issues of gender, identity, and power in the show.
The Assignment consists of 3 Parts.Part I Journal 200 words s.docx
The Assignment consists of 3 Parts.
Part I Journal 200 words single Sheet NO CITATION NEEDED.
Part II Essay 1 page. APA Style Citation required (Case Attached )
Part III PowerPoint 7 slides plus Front page and references Total 9 slides minimum
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The assignment consists of a Discussion that should be at least .docx
The assignment consists of a Discussion that should be at least 500 words and 2-4 page paper. Below are the Resources that can be used. Attached are the 2 DIFFERENT assignments.
Resources
Beerma, D. (2012). Advocacy handbook for social workers. National Association of Social Workers – North Carolina Chapter. Retrieved fromhttp://c.ymcdn.com/sites/naswnc.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/Advocacy/Advocacyhandbook.pdf
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies: Foundation year. Baltimore: MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].
"Working with Clients with Dual Diagnosis: The Case of Joe" (pp. 77–78)
Popple, P. R., & Leighninger, L. (2019). The policy-based profession: An introduction to social welfare policy analysis for social workers (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Chapter 8, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse” (pp. 161-191)
Humphreys, K., & McLellan, A. T. (2011). A policy-oriented review of strategies for improving the outcomes of services for substance use disorder patients. Addiction, 106(12), 2058–2066.
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What literary elements did you find in this story (tone, setting, theme, etc.) How did these impact your understanding of
voice
?
The video used multiple elements of storytelling. Discuss one or more 'tips' from Topic 3 that you found represented in the video.
What aspect of your own story would you like to give
voice
? How might you connect that to the needs of your community (neighborhood, church/mosque/temple/community group, workplace, etc.)?
In a separate paragraph tell us the story of how you became a part of the Herzing University community.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
.
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Reply: Imagine you are replying to someone else’s answer and write a reply in 150 words
Submission Requirements
Font: Times New Roman, size 12, double-space
Citation style: APA
Length: 350 words(Topic) + 150 words(reply)
References: At least two for topic
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HU 140 Cultural Diversity Unit 5 Template
Community, Art, and Identity
The people of Herzing University (Atlanta Campus featured above) makes up a rich and thriving community. This piece of visual art is something current students as well as potential students see in social media and when searching the website giving it power to build community by creating a sense of welcome. Examine the picture above and consider how it represents the 'Identity' of Herzing University and address the following:
· In what ways does this image create a sense of welcoming?
· In what ways does this image reflect the reality of achieving your academic goals through hard work?
· Does this image help you to embrace a new sense of empowerment for as you become a part of the Herzing University community?
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Community and Identity Through Art
Your local community is another place where you can celebrate who you are and how you contribute to society. Visit either a local newspaper website or the nearest large city newspaper to you. Go to their community page and locate three 'positive' images that demonstrate community in your area. Click on the word "Text" and describe the ways each image empowers your sense of community and identity. (How does this image project an "I am proud to live here" type of atmosphere). Would this image encourage others to join your community? Why? Remember to reference the image on the References page.
Community and Identity in Music
Music of all genres often tell personal stories of identity as well as broader narratives of community. For example, Lee Greenwood's classic song, "I'm proud to be an American" demonstrates the feeling all Americans share about the opportunities they have received to build strong families and strong communities.
Go to YouTube and find a dance or musical performance that reflects your sense of community (that can be local, regional, or your Herzing community) and/or your sense of identity.
Once you select your video, click on 'share,' then click on 'embed,' and finally click on 'copy' found at the lower right. Next, click inside the textbox below, then click on the "Insert" menu and select "Online Video" from the menu. Select the option where you 'paste' the embed code. If necessary, reference the video on the References page.
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Cultural Event Report A Companion to Ballet and Dance B.docx
Cultural Event Report: A Companion to Ballet and Dance
Below are prompts to help you identify and analyze different aspects of a dance performance and
the context from which the dance (or dances) emerge.
Make a copy of this sheet and bring along to refer to for your notes. From them you can either
develop the required Humanities Report - 2.5 to 4 pages, or an optional Extra Credit Report (1.5
to 3 pages. The required report usually focuses on reporting overall impressions, careful
descriptions, and comments on interesting details about the full range of dance elements as noted
here in the prompts. It should include a comparison of dances, if there are sets of them. It should
discuss different dancers. An Extra Credit Report is 1.5 to 3 pages, and is a reduced version of the
regular report. It should cover the main categories here, but with fewer details.
Company
Date of Performance
Location (describe the space, the audience, the atmosphere)
The Dance program:
Overall impressions and comments on these aspects:
Subjects of the dance
Choreography
Types of Music
Is there an obvious theme (driving idea)
A less obvious one?
Compare what you expected to your actual experience of the dances (what you saw and heard):
Type(s) of Dances. Describe and comment on dances that stood out for you and why (strengths,
weaknesses, surprises).
The Dancers. Soloists and their roles. What kind of ways do the dancers perform singly and
together (physically, theatrically. . .)? Be specific.
Choreography (the art of creating and arranging dance patterns)
Music
The Staging (lighting, costumes, and set design) The style, period, or national tradition
The larger Context (from program notes/ reviews? other resources—may require some research)
Philosophical (greater wisdom from dance)
Historical influence
Social and/or Religious meanings
Your Response (what you like, what you think, what you feel)
H101 Musical Theater Assignment Worksheet
Answer all the questions on this worksheet. Use your answers to develop an organized, informed, critically
aware, insightful and well-written essay to post in Blackboard. Correct punctuation, capitalization, and
sentence structure will also be part of your grade. Title your file: MusThea_ YourName_Sect#_year/term.
A. BASIC INFORMATION:
Record the production title, day and date you attended, where the production took place, length of
performance, time of intermission, main performers. Describe your impressions of the theater, the
composition and general “mood” of the audience.
B. RESPOND TO THE PERFORMANCE; ANSWER THEATRICAL SPECIFICS:
1. Name the main characters and briefly describe them. Did their costumes suit the time/locale of the
performance? Did colors or style suggest anything about the characters?
2. Describe the plot in your own words (200 or less; do not copy a synopsis). Focus on organization,
pivotal .
Yr11 5/3/08
The document discusses various aspects of sitcom representation and analysis, including:
- How characters and relationships are portrayed in popular sitcoms like The Office, Red Dwarf, and Will & Grace.
- How sitcoms address issues like stereotypes, culture, religion, and social class over time.
- How the intended audience of sitcoms has changed with the rise of digital broadcasting and increased channel options.
- Key questions around what makes people laugh across different cultures and how sitcom writers use techniques like dramatic irony.
TimePodcast title The Hokkienese and locality in Taiwanese in.docx
Time
Podcast title:
The Hokkienese and locality in Taiwanese indie music
1 min
Opening:
1. Introduce the song you played as opening and talk about the phenomenon you found: Hokkienese became a popular language in Taiwanese indie music
2. Main statement (Your opinion of your discovery):
1) It is a reflection on politics in Taiwan.
2) This prevalent represents and constructs an imagination of Taiwanese locality.
2. What are you going to discuss, what songs are you going to play in this podcast:
1) The political context in Taiwan and how do musicians use Hokkienese to express their political identity
2) What kinds of locality that these musicians present through music?
3) I will play two Hokkienese indie songs which are very popular in Taiwan.
3. Introduce the song you want to play: Musician and the title, and tell your audience what is important in the music
1 min
Song 1: Bishiu Group: King of Light
2 mins
1. What make this song special (relate to your statement): The story of this song, language, rhythm, melody, tone, and the color of the MV
2. How does this song fit into your statement 1:
1) Criticizing the essentialization of low and high aesthetic in Hokkienese and Mandarin.
2) Political context in Taiwan
3. The second statement and the song:
1) The representation and construction of the locality in the song.
2) Musician and the title, and tell your audience what is important in the music
1 min
Song 2: EggPlantEgg: Waves Wandering
1 min
1. What make this song special: (relate to your statement): The story of this song, language, rhythm, melody, tone, and the color of the MV
2. How does this song fit into your statement 2: In this song, the locality thatHokkienese presents is connected with the gang culture,masculinity, and patriarchy.
3. Conclusion: Stereotype? Locality? Taiwanese identity?
Paper/Podcast Rubric Mus 014/ ETST 014/ URST 014
1: Introductory
Demonstrates beginning level work, needs much improvement
2: Still Learning
Demonstrates some knowledge, needs some improvement
3: Adept
Demonstrates understanding and thoughtful application, needs a little improvement
4: Mastery
Demonstrates significant knowledge and insight, needs almost no improvement
Thesis/
Question & organization
Thesis or question is present but unclear.
Points are unconnected or in an illogical order.
Thesis or question is present, but not fully answered/supported. May be overly general/too large for the paper/presentation length. Does relate to one or more of the central questions.
Points generally move from one to the next, though transitions may be choppy or occasionally unclear.
Thesis or question is present, and project supports the thesis or answers the question. Thesis/question relates to one or more of the central questions.
Paper/podcast moves logically from point to point, and these mostly support the main idea.
Thesis or question is present, related to the class question(s), project supports the thesis or answers the question, and sh ...
14b 2 t4_chapterfourteenpowerpoint
The document provides guidance on critically analyzing popular culture works through examining both their context and content. It emphasizes the importance of considering the context, such as the intended audience, socio-political climate, and any corporate or ideological influences. When assessing the content, it recommends analyzing elements like genre, plot, characters, narrative elements, and interpreting different levels of meaning. The tools outlined help readers develop a sophisticated understanding of popular culture.
14b 2 t4_chapterfourteenpowerpoint
The document provides guidance on critically analyzing popular culture works through examining both their context and content. It emphasizes the importance of considering the context, such as the intended audience, socio-political climate, and any underlying agendas. When assessing the content, it recommends analyzing elements like genre, plot, characters, narrative impact, and levels of interpretation. The tools outlined help readers look beneath the surface and draw meaningful insights about the influences and reflections of society within various popular works.
Write your response to all parts of the question that.docx
Cultural studies is an approach to examining media representations that analyzes texts within their social and historical contexts. Scholars have used cultural studies to analyze how films and television shows represent teenagers. Specifically, they have examined depictions of gender, sexuality, and social politics. One show like Euphoria, Pretty Little Liars, or Gossip Girl would be analyzed to advance a new argument about its cultural representations of teenage gender and sexuality. A cultural studies approach provides insights that may be absent from other analytical methods.
WCC COMM 101 chapter #7 music and culture LUTHER
The document discusses the documentary film NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell. It examines how hip hop, punk, and disco related to the political and social context of New York City in 1977. The documentary uses a hosted narration style to explore how these music genres both reflected and influenced society. It discusses how these genres have had lasting cultural impacts that can still be seen today, such as in fashion, film, television, and language.
Ethnic Roots and The Unique Experiences of Parents Research Paper.pdf
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This document outlines the requirements for a research paper exploring a student's ethnic roots and the experiences of their parents, grandparents, or other caregivers. The 8-10 page paper must be in APA format, include 10 scholarly sources, and address 5 parts: background of self; background of ancestors; religion, economy, and education; deviance and social control; and personal reflections. Each part must answer specific questions about the student's family and culture.WCC COMM 101 chapter #7 music and culture LUTHER
The document discusses the documentary film NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell, which examines how music genres like hip hop, punk, and disco related to and influenced the political and social environment in New York City in 1977. It provides definitions of documentary film types, including observational, participatory, and performative, and describes different narration styles. The document also discusses the lasting cultural influences of these 1970s music genres and how studying mass media can provide insight into its evolution and future directions.
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This document provides guidance on how to answer a question analyzing two long-form television drama texts. It explains that the question will ask about the institution, audience, representation, and language of the texts. It advises addressing these elements for each text and comparing them. Contextual factors about the long-form television drama industry should also be discussed. The response should include an introduction, background on contexts, analysis of the question elements with evidence from the texts, and a conclusion that directly answers the question.
Primary Task Response Have you ever attended a play or musical D.docx
Primary Task Response
: Have you ever attended a play or musical? Do you frequently watch television programs or movies? Nowadays, drama is more popular in American culture than ever before. Yet what some forget is that it is a literary art form crafted by playwrights, TV and comedy writers, and Hollywood screenwriters. Drama shares many of the same elements as fiction and poetry; however, this literary genre is designed to be acted out on a stage or “dramatized” in front of screen audiences.
After you read the assigned essays in the textbook (and possibly the optional Seinfeld episode, “The Pitch”), please discuss the following questions:
Why, in your opinion, are dramas known as “plays?”
Talk about a time in which you attended a play, musical or opera—at a school, church or other public venue. Describe the experience: the sights and sounds, the mood of the audience, and the impact of seeing a drama performed on a live stage.
Have you ever acted and/or sung in a dramatic presentation? If so, depict for your classmates what it was like to be up on a stage performing material from a script. If you have never performed dramatic material, have you ever desired to? Why or why not?
Describe a favorite television show or movie in terms of its main characters, setting(s), basic plot, conflicts and themes. What makes it one of your favorites?
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A2representation intro
This document provides an introduction to an A2 Media Studies course focusing on representation. It discusses exploring representations of particular groups or places across different media, issues of stereotyping and producing fair representations, and representation and power. It asks students to consider how teenagers are represented on TV and in the news and the impact this has. Students are then asked to represent themselves anonymously through a collage considering images, colors, language and what they choose to leave out.
WCC COMM 101 chapter #7 music and culture PowerPoint LUTHER
The document discusses a documentary film called NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell that examines how musical genres like hip hop, punk, and disco reflected and influenced the political and social realities in New York City in 1977. It provides information about documentary films, including different types and narration styles. The document also discusses the lasting cultural influences that these musical genres continue to have today through fashion, language, and other mediums outside of music.
The purpose of this assignment is to critically watch and review.docx
The purpose of this assignment is to critically watch and review a movie with popular culture themes/symbols in terms of the sociological perspective and cultural theories.
Many say art imitates life, and we see a reflection of our society and its values in art and entertainment. Others say life imitates are many of our behaviors and values are modeled after what we see in art and entertainment. Either way, you will find examples of popular culture in the movies.
Instructions:
1)
Select a movie
: For this assignment, you will need to select one movie. Even if it is a movie you have seen before, you need to re-watch the movie with a critical eye towards the social construction of reality and illustrations of other sociological/cultural concepts. If you would like to analyze a movie that is not on the list, please send me a message to clear it with me.
Suggested Movie Options:
Hotel Rwanda
Brazil
Million Dollar Baby
Office Space
Gandhi
Boys Don’t Cry
The Village
Cape Fear (deNiro version)
Mystic River
Last Samurai
Mothman Prophecies
Traffic
The Wall
Glory
Stepford Wives
Pretty in Pink
Hoop Dreams
The Terminal
The Breakfast Club
It’s a Wonderful Life
Bowling for Columbine
Grapes of Wrath
Pretty Woman
The Hours
To Kill a Mockingbird
Citizen Kane
Cabin Fever
Clockwork Orange
Fight Club
Radio
Crash
Nosferatu
Titanic
The Gods Must be Crazy
Taxi Driver
Coming to America
American History X
Roger & Me
Fight Club
Inherit the Wind
Dead Poet’s Society
Mona Lisa’s Smile
Bullworth
Life is Beautiful
American Beauty
Lord of the Flies
The Truman Show
The Matrix
With Honors
Affluenza
Erin Brokovich
Working Girl
Risky Business
Baby Boom
Rain Man
Philadelphia
Dogma
Chocolat
Parenthood
Shawshank Redemption
Last Castle
Witness
Meet Joe Black
2)
Analyze the movie:
After watching the movie, you will write a
4-6 page review
, consisting of:
a) intro paragraph noting the relevance of the movie to the course
b) one page description/summary of the contents of the film
-How was the story presented?
-------i.e. flashbacks, sequential, from a particular character's point of view, etc.
-What was the intention of the film and/or filmmaker?
-------Was this intention fulfilled or met?
-Did the way the movie was produced and presented affect the content?
-Were there specific scenes or occurrences, which stood out as being essential to the development of the story and/or to your understanding of it?
-Major substantive points of the movie?
-Any secondary points made?
-Any 'unintentional' results of the movie?
c) 0.5-1 page in which you discuss how popular culture themes were constructed in the movie
use at least 3 examples
d) 1-2 pages in which you
use at least 4 sociological/pop cultural concepts
covered in this course to analyze the movie
(cite class materials as you do so)
e) Analyze which issues emerged as the strongest...as the weakest?
f) Briefly compare the popular culture theme ...
Applying theory media representation
The document discusses various academic theories that can be applied to analyze the television drama Deutschland 83, including theories of representation, identity, gender, feminism, and ethnicity. It provides context on the characters and historical setting of Deutschland 83 and suggests how concepts from theorists like Hall, Gauntlett, van Zoonen, hooks, Butler, and Gilroy could be employed to examine representations and issues of gender, identity, and power in the show.
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For this portfolio assignment, you are required to research and anal.docx
For this portfolio assignment, you are required to research and anal.docx
WCC-COMM 101 Chapter 7-Music and Culture + Reflective Project #3.pptx
WCC-COMM 101 Chapter 7-Music and Culture + Reflective Project #3.pptx
The first person narrative is a powerful tool not only to give a per.docx
The first person narrative is a powerful tool not only to give a per.docx
AssignmentTopic Please answer the following in 350 wordsWhat .docx
AssignmentTopic Please answer the following in 350 wordsWhat .docx
Cultural Event Report A Companion to Ballet and Dance B.docx
Cultural Event Report A Companion to Ballet and Dance B.docx
TimePodcast title The Hokkienese and locality in Taiwanese in.docx
TimePodcast title The Hokkienese and locality in Taiwanese in.docx
Write your response to all parts of the question that.docx
Write your response to all parts of the question that.docx
Ethnic Roots and The Unique Experiences of Parents Research Paper.pdf
Ethnic Roots and The Unique Experiences of Parents Research Paper.pdf
Primary Task Response Have you ever attended a play or musical D.docx
Primary Task Response Have you ever attended a play or musical D.docx
WCC COMM 101 chapter #7 music and culture PowerPoint LUTHER
WCC COMM 101 chapter #7 music and culture PowerPoint LUTHER
The purpose of this assignment is to critically watch and review.docx
The purpose of this assignment is to critically watch and review.docx
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The Assignment consists of 3 Parts.Part I Journal 200 words s.docx
The Assignment consists of 3 Parts.
Part I Journal 200 words single Sheet NO CITATION NEEDED.
Part II Essay 1 page. APA Style Citation required (Case Attached )
Part III PowerPoint 7 slides plus Front page and references Total 9 slides minimum
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The assignment consists of a Discussion that should be at least .docx
The assignment consists of a Discussion that should be at least 500 words and 2-4 page paper. Below are the Resources that can be used. Attached are the 2 DIFFERENT assignments.
Resources
Beerma, D. (2012). Advocacy handbook for social workers. National Association of Social Workers – North Carolina Chapter. Retrieved fromhttp://c.ymcdn.com/sites/naswnc.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/Advocacy/Advocacyhandbook.pdf
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies: Foundation year. Baltimore: MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].
"Working with Clients with Dual Diagnosis: The Case of Joe" (pp. 77–78)
Popple, P. R., & Leighninger, L. (2019). The policy-based profession: An introduction to social welfare policy analysis for social workers (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Chapter 8, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse” (pp. 161-191)
Humphreys, K., & McLellan, A. T. (2011). A policy-oriented review of strategies for improving the outcomes of services for substance use disorder patients. Addiction, 106(12), 2058–2066.
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The Assignment (minimum 2–3 pages)Create an annotated bib.docx
The Assignment (minimum 2–3 pages):
Create an annotated bibliography that includes five resources related to your social change issue. Be sure to use proper APA formatting.
Explain why the resources you selected are most relevant to your social change issue.
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The assignment (3–5 pages)Briefly describe the specific cultu.docx
The assignment (3–5 pages):
Briefly describe the specific culture you selected, focusing on the gender roles of both males and the females.
Compare (similarities and differences) the gender roles in the culture you selected with the gender roles in your own culture. Use clear, concrete examples to make your comparisons.
Apply one of the following theories to explain the development of the male and the female role in each of the two cultures (your own and the culture you selected). Use clear, concrete examples to illustrate your points.
Discuss development of gender roles in at least three different areas of life (e.g., family, work, community, etc.)
Select your theory from the following:
Social Learning Theory
Cognitive Developmental Theory
Gender Schema Theory
Gender Script Theory
Finally, summarize your thoughts about how well your selected gender development theory explains gender development and why.
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The Assignment (3–4 pages)For this Assignment, perform the .docx
The Assignment (3–4 pages):
For this Assignment, perform the following:
Identify and describe the core values of the agency.
Discuss the degree to which those core values are aligned with advocacy, leadership, or social change.
State how those core values contribute to the well-being of individuals, groups, societies, or international communities.
Identify and describe the mission of the agency, organization, or community.
Evaluate whether the mission statement is aligned with the core values of the agency, organization, etc.
Describe whether the mission statement promotes advocacy, leadership, or social change.
Discuss whether the mission statement provides evidence of how the agency/organization contributes to the well-being of individuals, groups, societies, or international communities.
Identify and describe the vision of the agency.
Evaluate whether the vision is aligned with the core values of the agency, organization, etc.
Describe whether the vision promotes advocacy, leadership, or social change.
Discuss whether the vision provides evidence of how the agency/organization contributes to the well-being of individuals, groups, societies, or international communities.
Identify and describe key stakeholders involved with the agency.
Discuss whether each stakeholder is internal or external to the agency/organization.
Describe the role each stakeholder has in the organization (i.e., leadership, management, staff, recipient of services, etc.).
Discuss how each stakeholder can be an essential element for gathering information to develop the strategic plan.
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The Assignment (1-page) The Reading to use for both paragraphs is.docx
The Assignment (1-page): The Reading to use for both paragraphs is under the following paragraph.
Write a short paragraph that would be considered an opinion. Write a second paragraph that would be considered a fact. Explain the differences between the two paragraphs. Explain how a reader would know if one statement is opinion and the other factual. Provide support in the research literature for the factual statement.
Study Notes What Is Critical Thinking?
By the Walden University Writing Center Staff
Critical reading and critical thinking are intertwined; one cannot quite do one without the other. Kurland (2000) noted that critical reading is about discovering information whereas critical thinking is about evaluating it. Various authors have offered different definitions of the critical-thinking process. Among the most useful definitions is the one provided by Scriven and Paul, who defined it as:
the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action. In its exemplary form, it is based on universal intellectual values that transcend subject matter divisions: clarity, accuracy, precision, consistency, relevance, sound evidence, good reasons, depth, breadth, and fairness. (1987, para. 1)
Another useful definition was provided by Elder (as cited in Critical Thinking Community, 2013), who defined it as “self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinking. It requires rigorous standards of excellence and mindful command of their use. It entails effective communication and problem-solving abilities and a commitment to overcoming our native egocentrism and sociocentrism” (para. 4). Because graduate students are moving beyond being simply consumers of knowledge to learning how to make meaningful contributions to that knowledge, it is particularly important that they cultivate strong critical-thinking skills.
Like critical reading, critical thinking is an active process, and with practice one can develop the skills needed to do it more effectively. According to Kurland (2000), there are six key characteristics of critical thinking: rationality, self-awareness, honesty, open-mindedness, discipline, and judgment. Rationality has to do with exercising good judgment based on logic, self-awareness with knowing one’s individuality, biases, and so forth; honesty has to do with integrity and being able to be truthful about one’s biases; open-mindedness is about being able to appreciate differing viewpoints; discipline is about being self-controlled and being objective; and judgment is about being able to form an opinion about something based on the information presented. Each of these characteristics can be develop.
The Assignment (3–4 pages)Based on the theory demonstrated i.docx
The Assignment (3–4 pages)
Based on the theory demonstrated in one of the humanistic/experiential media resources:
Define the problem.
Formulate a theory-based treatment plan including short-term and long-term goals for the couple or family.
Describe two theory-based interventions you would use and justify your selection.
Explain one anticipated outcome of each.
Based on the theory demonstrated in the emotionally-focused media:
Define the problem.
Design a theory-based treatment plan including short- and long-term goals for the couple or family.
Describe two theory-based interventions you would use and justify your selection.
Explain one anticipated outcome of each.
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The Assignment (3–4 pages)Describe the concerns held by both .docx
The Assignment (3–4 pages):
Describe the concerns held by both adoptive parents and adopted children in transracial families.
What other concerns would you add that were not discussed and why?
Explain how the concerns you discussed in the first two questions relate to the concept of double consciousness.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of race and ethnicity covering and passing.
Address how covering and passing can be used to both cause and resolve identity conflicts for both transracial adoptees and in general.
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The assessment portion of the nursing process is where the nurse.docx
The assessment portion of the nursing process is where the nurse will collect data about the patient. This information will encompass physical findings, psychological, cultural, social, family, and nursing histories as well as accessing the medical record and obtaining diagnostic test results. A nurse should not implement interventions until a complete assessment has been done. Discuss.
Students will post to initial discussion before Wednesday January 13, 2021 @ 11:59 pm
Note: APA 7th edition is required.
Not less than 250 words
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The assignment (3 – 4 pages)Analyze the history of the profession.docx
The assignment: (3 – 4 pages)
Analyze the history of the professional ethics or code of conduct within your area of interest in human services. Briefly describe:
Who developed it
Where it originated
How it evolved
What major changes/additions were made
Explain how the professional ethics or codes of conduct are enforced. Briefly describe:
Who or what groups enforce them
What processes/procedures are used to enforce and resolve disputes or violations
What consequences exist as a result of violations
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The Assignment (2–4 pages)Provide a transcript of what happen.docx
The Assignment (2–4 pages):
Provide a transcript of what happened during your field education experience, including a dialogue of interaction with a client.
Explain your interpretation of what occurred in the dialogue, including social work practice theories, and explain how it might relate to diversity or cultural competence covered this week.
Describe your reactions and/or any issues related to your interaction with a client during your field education experience.
Explain how you applied social work practice skills when performing the activities during your process recording.
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The articles about the 2011 horn of Africa famine note several dif.docx
The articles about the 2011 horn of Africa famine note several different causal factors underlying this famine. So I'd like you to think about the fact that there are so many causes here. One task would be to list the causes referred to in the article. I’m going to do this one for you. Here is a list I've made, in part on the basis of another article (so you might not find each of these explicitly in the Mother Jones article). Once you have this list in mind, you may be able to think of others.
· Causes
· drought,
· leading to reduced food production
· Rising food prices
· Internal conflict between warring factions
· Poverty
· Lack of basic infrastructure and governance
· Climate change
· Other causes, sometimes said to be things the famine is blamed on
· US invasion of Somalia in December 1992
· Failure of donor countries to invest properly
· Committing < $200 million when $1 billion needed
· Al-Shabaab militia expelling WFP and other aid agencies
Notice that there is another distinction to be made: within the list, I’ve listed some of them separately as having to do (according to the article) with blame, not just cause. We can think about that later.
But now here’s what I want you to do for the exercise/discussion post:
a. First, say which of these factors you take to be the most “important”, and say why. (It would be great if you could pick just one and say why that's most important, but one problem here is that there are a number of things that can be meant by 'important'.) [about 100 words], AND
b. Second, draw a picture of how you see these different causal factors going together into an overall causal story or picture (which factors cause which other ones, etc.). [I’m assuming you have some way to create a picture that you can attach to your post (if only by drawing a picture in the real world and taking a picture of it with your phone); but if not, describe this as best you can with words.] Then comment on what insights you can get from having done this.
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The Assignment (2–4 pages)Discuss something important you lea.docx
The Assignment (2–4 pages):
Discuss something important you learned about yourself and how you learned it through introspection or through self-perception.
Do you have an interdependent view of yourself, an independent view of yourself, or both? What is your culture(s), and how does your culture(s) contribute to this view? Provide
one
example of how this view influences your behavior or your beliefs. Your example may include, but is not limited to: (a) how your interdependent or independent self-view influences what kinds of things make you feel especially proud, (b) how your interdependent or independent self-view influences what kinds of things make you feel especially embarrassed, and (c) how your interdependent or independent self-view influences the way you interact with others.
Then, select one specific aspect of your life, such as your role as a student, a spouse, a parent, an employee, or some other role, and apply the social comparison theory to this role.
Briefly discuss a time you engaged in
one
of the following types of self-justification: Justification of effort, external justification, internal justification, or justification of a good deed. What was the source of your cognitive dissonance and how did this self-justification reduce that dissonance?
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The Assignment (2–3 pages)Your submission should include the.docx
The Assignment (2–3 pages)
Your submission should include the following:
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A description of a specific policy or practice that you think presents an ethical dilemma in corrections, and an explanation of how that specific policy or practice creates the dilemma
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How many people were reached by the program or policy selected?
How much of an impact was realized with the program or policy selected?
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What data was used to conduct the program or policy evaluation?
What specific information on unintended consequences was identified?
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Explain what might be different in the effects of the trauma and the interventions you might select if Sandra had been a male.
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The Task
Okay, we are finally going to finish off the Huffman application. Last week, we got to the point where we could build the tree and do some simple encoding and decoding. The problem with our technique is that we were converting text into Strings of 0s and 1s. Hopefully, the vast majority realized that this is the opposite of actual compression. Our goal was to
reduce
the number of bits required to encode a character. Instead, we blew it up, replacing one character with a whole String of them! Ouch.
So, we are going to do some bit level work, and learn how to write binary data out to files and read it back in again. The second issue that we have is that once we have an encoded file, we don't have a good way to decode it without first having the original source file, which rather defeats the purpose of compressing the file in the first place. Thus, we need to store a copy of the tree in the coded file. Of course, we want to store the tree in a format we can read back out again, and also doesn't take up too much room...
Background: Canonical form
We would like our Huffman codes to be
canonical
. I gave you an algorithm for picking which character to add next to your Huffman tree that comes close to producing canonical codes, but, sadly, I have to admit it has a flaw. There is an edge case that it can never compensate for. So, we are going to have to do some more work to get it into the canonical form.
The canonical form adds two rules to the way Huffman codes work. First, all codes of a given bit length have lexicographically consecutive values (i.e., not just in order, but immediately consecutive), in the same order as the symbols they represent, and second, shorter codes lexicographically precede longer ones. An example will make this a little clearer...
Suppose we have some piece of text in which the characters A,B,C,and D appear, with the following frequencies [A:1, B:5, C:6, D:2]. We could put these into a Huffman tree and come out with the following codes:
A
001
B
01
C
1
D
000
This is not in canonical form. The first rule is broken because A comes before D, but 000 should precede 001. The second rule is broken because C had a shorter code than B, but 01 precedes 1 lexicographically. Here.
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