Category: Cultural studies

Adorno
Instructions:
Please complete the following steps for your discussion post.
After you have completed the Unit 7 material and have considered the role of the culture industry, consider the following questions. 
Describe Adorno’s views on standardization and pseudo-individualization. 
Share a unique example from pop culture (movies, songs, books, etc.) that follows this structure (do not reiterate the same examples shared by classmates).
Do you find merit in or agree with Adorno’s theory of popular culture?  Why or why not?
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

What did you learn about in the “Tech and the Environment” class time that stood out to you the most?in a written format that is 250-400 words in length.

Of special importance is to earn an “A” you must have five paragraphs–not less than five paragraphs or more than five paragraphs.
You may select from one of the two topics below:
Define “globalization”. How do we see it manifested in the arts?  ~~OR~~
Define “Existentialism” and explain if you agree or disagree with this philosophy. ~OR~
Discuss any WWII topic from the Lecture:  emergence of fascism, the Lebensborn (aka Fountain of Life) program of social Darwinism, or the Holocaust, or art of WWII. 

In CultureAtlas, you have used a few journeys for your work. There was the MesoAmerican Indigenous sites, the Thirteen Capitals of the West Indies, and South American Country Capitals.  In each you explored what CultureAtlas thought were the most relevant pieces of information. At the same time you have been exploring a country of your choice.
For your paper, you will take on the role of applying for a job as a “Content Provider” for a cultural resource company and you must present your choice of a journey for them to evaluate if you should come on board as their content provider. They need to see an example of your work to determine if you will be hired. To do that, they have asked you to create a journey of your own which they might consider for their use. This could be the country you have been exploring in the course, but it can be another one, if you’d like. You will present 6 aspects of the country to try and convince them that the journey you have chosen is worthy of putting it on their site or publication.
First, you will present 3 aspects related to the country you have chosen, which are included in all of the company’s “journeys”.   These are 1) important geographical information about the country, 2) general history of the country, 3) and important historical figures from the country.  The last 3 are at your discretion. You can choose from the indigenous people of the country, architecture, archeology, literature, art, or music.  You should choose 3 topics you feel strongly should be included in the journey.  Please note: Because there are 6 topics, it does NOT mean only 6 paragraphs). Every topic can be a few paragraphs.
The writing aspect of your paper should be about 1700 words (WORD, [NO PDFs Pages or Googledocs]12 pt. font. MLA format.). You may insert some images and some links, but these do not count for length of the paper. You may use the resources packaged up for you in CultureAtlas (in library, resources or their other sources) but you cannot cut and paste. You can also use outside resources that are reliable. 
THIS IS A PERSUASIVE PAPER. Whatever the information provided, you must convince the interviewing team that you should be hired. Therefore, you must convince them of the importance and relevance of the topics and information chosen. Although it is a written paper, think of it as presenting it to the team as part of your interview process. 

1,500-1,550 word essay on the theme understanding identity and differences. interview someone not italian, irish, or porteguese.  reflect on what new things you have learned about their culture. 

Our presentation topic is “Changing Demographics: Low Birth Rate and Super Aging Society in East Asia.”
We plan to divide the presentation into five parts, and you are responsible for creating the content for Part 3. and I need speaker notes that are 6-7 minutes long.
Part 1: Introduction to the Topic
Introduction to low birth rate and super aging society in East Asian countries
Explanation of why this issue is important
Part 2: Present Status / Potential Causes for the Problem
Current demographic trends in East Asia
Possible causes for low birth rates and an aging population
Part 3: PESTEL Analysis
Choose one letter from the PESTEL framework
Apply it to the topic of changing demographics in East Asia
Part 4: Comparative Analysis
Examination of whether other East Asian nations are experiencing similar problems
Analysis of how these issues might apply to other East Asian countries
Part 5: Possible Solutions
Proposed solutions to address the issues of low birth rate and super aging society in East Asia

What rules can be followed by someone dedicated to the truth?
This activity is designed to assist students in the process of developing personal and professional ethics as they become more adept and competent at communicating with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Evaluate the following arbitrary rules of interaction: 
First, never speak about a falsehood. 
Second, bear in mind that the act of withholding the truth is always potentially a lie; and that in each instance in which the truth is withheld, a significant moral decision is required.  
Third, the decision to withhold the truth should never be based on personal needs, such as a need for power, a need to be liked, or a need for protection from challenge.
Fourth, and conversely, the decision to withhold the truth must always be based entirely upon the needs of the person or people from whom the truth is being withheld.
Fifth, the assessment of another’s needs is an act of responsibility, which is so complex that it can only be executed wisely when one operates with genuine love for the other.
Sixth, the primary factor in the assessment of another’s needs is the assessment of that person’s capacity to utilize the truth for his or her own spiritual growth.  
Finally, in assessing the capacity of another to utilize the truth for spiritual growth, it should be borne in mind that our tendency is to underestimate rather than overestimate this capacity

In this assignment, you will create an infographic that expresses a plan to challenge a type of oppression in the workplace.
First, identify a type of oppression you would like to explore. In my classes, we will be choosing from the categories of discrimination and oppression found on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
https://www.eeoc.gov/discrimination-type
These are listed in the following image from the site. Note the “Harassment” choice. If chosen, you must choose a specific area of harassment, such as sexual. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Include the following in your infographic:
A title featuring the type of oppression you have selected (e.g., “Challenging Sexism in the Workplace”)
Your name and college
3 or more ways in which this type of oppression manifests itself in the workplace using specific examples
1 or more major historical or current issues related to this type of oppression (may include relevant examples reported via news media, court cases, and/or legislation)
3 or more ways to recognize privilege and limit this type of oppression in the workplace (supported with research, facts, data, and/or policies)
APA-formatted in-text citations and references for 2 or more scholarly or professional sources
Besides including all 6 required components listed above, you will also need to design a neat, professional, and visually engaging infographic.
Submit your infographic to the dropbox as a PDF or image file.

Instructions
Create a table that demonstrates the similarities and differences of the major cultures of the world. Across the top of the table, include the following categories:
Historical views and influence
Social issues
Current issues
Tables must include a minimum of 5 entries and 500 words. 
Provide at least 2 references from credible sources (textbook, research article, “.edu, .gov or .org” websites). 
Use correct writing mechanics including spelling, punctuation, and grammar. 
This assignment is worth 100 points of your final grade

“Fatima, a 45-year-old from Pakistan, presents to the health centre with symptoms of
depression, including persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and difficulty sleeping.
She immigrated to Malta ten years ago and primarily speaks Urdu. Fatima works long hours
as a housekeeper to support her family due to financial constraints. She expresses
reluctance to seek treatment for her symptoms, citing cultural beliefs that mental health
issues should be kept private and resolved within the family.”
Use the PICO framework to formulate a focused clinical question that addresses the
cultural aspects of the scenario