The concepts of base and superstructure
Explain and relate the concepts of base and superstructure that guide an understanding for a basis of a Marxist theory of culture.
Communication
African Americans are “born with a veil”
Du Bois describes how African Americans are “born with a veil” gifted with second-sight in this American world. What does this suggest for the culture concept?
Anthropological principle of “thick description”
Explain how the anthropological principle of “thick description” applies to the culture concept.
The W.E.B. Du Bois concept of “double consciousness”
In Stuart Hall’s formulation of cultural studies, he points to a particular historical moment in British history when the nation was confronted with numerous new subjectivities. What was this moment and how might you relate it to the W.E.B. Du Bois concept of “double consciousness”?
Aspects of Boas’ conclusions about “cultural determinism”
What aspects of Boas’ conclusions about “cultural determinism” are progressive for the era in which he wrote?
Theories of “community” and “communitas”
What are some distinctions between theories of “community” and “communitas”?
The communications process
The communications process describes the interactions between a sender and a receiver of a message. Watch the video “The Communications Process and IMC.” Visit YouTube and find and watch a TV commercial for McDonald’s. Post the link to the commercial in your discussion. Analyze the commercial using the communications model. Who are the sender and …
How people communicate through their appearance.
“From Culture to Hegemony,” there is a discussion of “style”—that is, the symbolic significance of how people communicate through their appearance. This, suggests Dick Hebdige can be a “challenge to hegemony.” Because of the time in which this was written, he is thinking in particular of young people who attached themselves …
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How people communicate through their appearance.
“From Culture to Hegemony,” there is a discussion of “style”—that is, the symbolic significance of how people communicate through their appearance. This, suggests Dick Hebdige can be a “challenge to hegemony.” Because of the time in which this was written, he is thinking in particular of young people who attached themselves …
How people communicate through their appearance. Read More »
Communication plan
To discuss your communication plan, you want to hold the most productive meeting possible. You know that, in general, women look for equality among other team members when speaking. Men tend to interrupt and speak more frequently during meetings, taking up more time and space. There are many communication …
