Description
After going through the materials for this week, answer the questions below.
1) In the first section of Kellner’s article, he discusses what cultural studies looks at and why a cultural studies approach to analyzing media is valuable. Briefly summarize this section in three-four sentences. According to Kellner, why is the the study of culture (including mass/popular culture) important? (Cite page numbers but do not use direct quotes!)
2) In your own words, describe what political economy is. (Again, provide page numbers but use your own words!)
3) How does Kellner define the term semiotics? How is semiotics used in analyzing media?
4) James Lull discusses the concept of hegemony. How does hegemony work, and how does media work to maintain hegemony? (Take a look at the provided powerpoint to help with this question.)
MATERIALS:
https://skagit.instructure.com/courses/13469/files/1854727/download?wrap=1