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Civic Imagination and Easy Rider
For my final class post the cultural resource that I thought would be fun to examine is one of my favorite films, Easy Rider (1969). I believe it represents both…
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Gendered Food Stereotypes in Marketing
For this blog post about stereotypes, I thought it would be interesting to explore the concept of food stereotypes in the media. I feel that there are many instances of…
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The Moon Landing Hoax
There are countless conspiracy theories that exist in popular culture. As defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a conspiracy theory is "a theory that explains an event or set of circumstances…
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Mr. Pickles and Misinformation
It is always important to verify information before spreading false narratives about a subject. In a recent Reuters article it analyzes and fact checks outrage that was sparked between some…
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My 24-Hour Media Diary #2
For 24 hours I kept track of the different media I interacted with. 9:45am- I woke up and began recording my day. I was pretty tired still, so I drank…
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Media Literacy Levels
Media literacy in the 21st digital century is an extremely important and necessary skill to develop. As defined by the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE), "Media refers to…
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My 24-Hour Media Diary #1
I chose to start my 24-hour documentation period about my media use at 5pm on January 10th. I recorded my results in a notebook that I am digitally transferring to…