Communication and Media

Recent developments in web applications have drastically increased levels of participation on the Internet. This trend is characterized by the ability of users to actively share and create content. Henry Jenkins has conceptualized this shift as part of a participatory culture now shaping the Internet. This shift has also been referred to as Web 2.0, a term denoting an updated or improved version of the web, centred on interactivity and user-generated content. The notion of participatory culture suggests a shift in the role of Internet users and the environment of the Internet. A more active and participatory role is being taken, whereby Internet users are increasingly creating content as well as consuming it. Structure: 1. Introduction 1.1. Describe social media as a trend and the role that social media plays in communication. 1.2. Discuss the statement: “We are moving away from a world in which some produce, and many consume media, toward one in which everyone has a more active stake in the culture that is produced” (Jenkins, 2006 p. 10) 2. Body 2.1. What is the importance of social media? How has social media influenced business? 2.2. The fascination with celebrities has increased in recent times. Define celebrity endorsement and discuss its wide usage in social media marketing. 2.3. Discuss accessibility and the Internet as a continual source of news, entertainment, and education: ‘the new digital environment expands the scope and reach of consumer activities’ (Jenkins, 2006, p. 215). 2.4. Define social currency. What is the significance of brands with high social currency? 2.5. Describe (your) productive use(s) of social media. 3. Conclusion 3.1. What are the challenges that social media face in today’s society? Your assignment must be structured as follows: Use a minimum three pages and no more than four pages (1.500-2.000 words), that include the introduction, body, and conclusion. In addition, cover page and one page with listed references and bibliography and different online sources. Type the essay single spaced using Times New Roman/Arial 12 font. You will be graded based on your descriptions, explanations and analyses. Use balanced approach where you include at least two viewpoints; be critical – what is good or bad about the trends and phenomena you read about; always clarify and identify components of the issue/problem; and compare – look for similarities and differences. note: there are attached article read from page 7 -11 as well as there is essay example

Using the five steps in the critical process, analyze the news story about affordable housing in Connecticut.  Please see the documents attached to find the news story titled, “Invisible Walls – Separated by Design: How Some of America’s Richest Towns Fight Adorable Housing.” You can also find a scanned version of the pages from your textbook that explain the use of the five steps in the critical process, which is part of Ch 1 in your textbook. Additionally, I’ve attached another document that provides some more explanation about this process. For the paper: Write 2-3 page paper analyzing the news item using the critical process. Please use APA style – double space, 12 pt font, Times New Roman. Include a bibliography if you use external sources of information. Address each stage in the critical process separately.

After studying the assigned reading The Handbook of Communication Science, Second Edition: Chapter 20: “Media Entertainment” and considering the topic of parasocial relationships, answer the following questions or prompts. A) Identify a character in a show with whom you have developed (in the past or present) a parasocial relationship. Remember, this person can be “real” or a character role. Explain why this character/person is compelling to you. B) How do you “know” or view this character outside of their role on the show? Have they influenced you in any way besides the aspect of entertainment? C) Explain any emotional attachment to the character or person. Have they disappointed you? Motivated you? How and why?  Your paper should be in essay format (introduction, supporting paragraphs and conclusion) not simply responding to the questions posed. Support your responses with research from the Learning Resources. Use APA in-text citations where necessary and cite any outside sources. Create an APA Reference List at the end of the document. http://sk.sagepub.com.ezproxy.umgc.edu/reference/hdbk_commsci/n20.xml

you must know how to use Tableau and know how to collect data from social media using their API  What you need to do:  In this assignment, you will need to propose, and do some stages of, a digital media analytics project. You will set up a topic of your choice, identify sites of data collection, collect data from one of the sites, and discuss the interpretive implications of the dataset. There are six steps to doing this assignment.

In 2-3 paragraphs, explain the historic roots of the Federal Communications System and articulate the ways in which it operates in reference to the business practices of contemporary American media. According to your text, what are its major activities today? Cite a current example of it’s practices in support of your answer. Cite your sources and include your textbook as a source.

Must be in contact working this assignment as there are many instructions.  1. Report  2. Knowledge Translation Activities  3. Your dataset  GRADING (on 100 points):  – 65 Points: Data Management + APA Report – Correct analyses, proper data-management, and obtained the expected results for your dataset. Report format, proper presentation and interpretation of results.  – 35 Points: Knowledge Translation – Creativity, accuracy, thoroughness, and quality. This project assumes you are a researcher and that you conducted all phases of this research study (design, recruitment, data collection, analysis, results, and sharing results).  1. APA Report Instructions:  Format: Your report should be in APA format and include the following sections (doubled spaced):  – Title Page (1 page)  – Methods (1 – 2 pages)  – Results (1 – 2 pages + tables and figures)  – Discussion (1 – 2 pages)  – References (cite your measures + anything you add to your discussion)  Here is a helpful resource for how to structure your paper in APA 7. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formattin g_and_style_guide/documents/20200128APA7StudPaper.pdf

For this assignment, in 1,000-1,500 words, you will need to complete the following: Locate an advertisement in any form (e.g., YouTube video of advertisement, advertisement from magazine or newspaper) and discuss how the advertisement portrays a particular group (e.g., women, African-American males). In your analysis Discuss the consequences of the portrayal. Explain how the advertisement impacts cultural and social beliefs about that particular group. Discuss what media consumers can do to critically analyze similar advertisements. This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required

1-) My topic is :- Media myths and fake news: Sadly, many media users do not see representations that resemble themselves. Or they see stereotypes such as the Vietnam draft dodger of the past as a hippie or homeless person or l960s rebel. Describe and analyse two examples of how media reinforces false images. 2-) As I am an international student please write my paper in simple English.

I didn’t choose an actual artifact so any that has to do with Pan-Africaism is okay do an analysis but the artifact has to be analysis. The analysis essay must be 700-1000 words and use at least three sources to analyze the artifact you’ve selected. You must draw on at least two rhetorical concepts and apply them to your reading of the artifact. You are welcome to use any of the concepts or rhetorical strategies we have discussed this semester in our readings—from Bowers, et al. all the way through Sonja John. Your goal is to closely read how the artifact engages in rhetoric in communication, and why this is significant, important, effective, ineffective, or impactful.

First: Rap music started as (and in some cases still is) an ideological critique of social/political systems that create and maintain social inequality. Tupac Shakur is undoubtedly more qualified to explain this than I am, so: https://youtu.be/hmFMLnp2bbc  (Links to an external site.) What started as the voice of an oppressed group – outside the margins of the mainstream recording industry – became profitable in the mid 1990s, which led to a major-label-takeover of the genre. Because of the Logic of Safety, major labels might seek to avoid music that is controversial, so the ideological critique became less prominent in rap music over time. Rap music can challenge ideologies of racism and classism, and work for social justice. However, lyrics have often promoted problematic ideologies of sexism, homophobia, consumer culture, and violence (and glorified drug use). Re-read the section in your textbook about rap music as ideological critique (starting on pp. 213). In your answers to the questions below, please quote the textbook AND use quotes from at least three different songs on this pdf.  If you want to use other lyrics for comparison – rap or otherwise – in addition to those, that’s fine too. Just be sure to tell me the song and artist. Don’t forget to leave a response comment! Another helpful resource: http://rap.genius.com   Questions: Starting from the selection of the songs and lyrics in this pdf , identify and compare/contrast at least two ideological messages in the songs (one “positive” and one “negative). How do the ideological messages seem to have changed over time? (Has that change been universal or are there exceptions?) Do you think that it’s ultimately possible for mainstream rap music created primarily by men to challenge dominant (i.e., hegemonic) ideology?     Things you may want to consider in your answer: The increasing popularity of rappers like Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Nikki Minaj – in other words, women; Rap music that is independently produced How our definition of masculinity has changed / is changing