Hello all. I have been getting a number of emails in regards to study guides. The students in Intro to Cinema can find a list of terms and concepts below that are to be added to those already included in the midterm study guide. For those of you in Intercultural Communication and Race and Gender I really do not have a formal study guide written out for you as it would really amount to very little. I am much more interested in your ability to apply the theoretical perspectives as well as talk eloquently about these. As I said to both classes, the exams are cumulative, they will include material from the first half of the semester but will concentrate on the material covered in the second half.
Race and Gender:
All readings, but particularly those we went specifically over in class are required knowledge --the articles on 'race' and those dealing with GLBT representation in film and television in particular form the bulk of the theoretical and historical material. The readings on 'queer theory' are also required, particularly the ways in which they force us to reconsider media models to accomodate for the role of reception and audiences in the process. The format of the exam will follow that of the midterm.
Intercultural Communication:
The exam will be cumulative, as mentioned below. The format will be slightly altered as it will not include IDs and definitions and only contain two sections: short, direct answer questions and a final longer essay. A part from the material covering the readings and lectures previous to the midterm you should concentrate on the problematics associated with acculturation and the various processes, the communicative strategies tied to the processes and the ideological perspectives that they give rise to --be very clear on the distinctions between the associated terminology. The debate on globalization, global media, cultural globalization, cultural imperialism and the different forms of resistance to the communicative imbalances inherent in the forces of globalization and culture is the other important section. Be capable of using specific examples either from the ones covered in class or others which you feel can help you explain the theory. Prioritize the readings based on our class discussion.
Introduction to Cinema:
Study guide is here.
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