A brief essay on whether McLuhan used the critical perspective in his thinking about the medium is the message.

Specifically, does McLuhan:

1. Question commonly held assumptions?

2. Expand the bounds of debate?

3. Aim for the betterment of society?

500 words

Describe two recent instances illustrating how you typically manage negative emotion. How might your early experiences, gender, and culture background have influenced your style of emotional self-regulation? Response must be supported with information from our textbook. Response should be a minimum of 150 words in length.

A 500 word essay on McLuhan

-Determine if McLuhan used the critical perspective in his thinking in the medium is the message.

Specifically, does McLuhan:

1. Question commonly held assumptions?

2. Expand the bounds of debate?

3. Aim for the betterment of society?

Is McLuhan using the critical perspective? If so, explain how his thinking utilizes the above characteristics. If not, explain how his approach differs from the above.

To successfully complete this assignment, carefully re-read the McLuhan Playboy interview, the chapter from Understanding Media, and review the lectures on McLuhan and the critical perspective.

Define and explain Lefebvre and what is a right for whom

Every 20-30 years or so a new Generation in society develops. Below are a few descriptions of recent generations and their characteristics.

Traditionalists: Individuals in this generation were born prior to the end of World War II (1925-1942), this group also is referred to as Veterans, Builders of the Nation, or the Silent Generation. Individuals from this group are viewed as stable, conformists, and reliable.

Baby Boomers: Individuals in this generation were born between 1943 and 1964, this generation has experienced many of the societal “firsts.” Issues such as desegregation and integration, as well as other significant political and cultural changes faced the young adults of this generation. They’re now in their 50s and 60s, and are characterized by optimism and a reluctance to grow old.

Generation X: is generally defined as those born from the early 1960s to the early 1980s. The term has also been used in different times and places for a number of different subcultures or countercultures since the 1950s. Gen-Xers also have been called Baby Busters and the 13th Generation. Now in their mid-20s to early 40s, they grew up in the culture created by the Baby Boomers and have been described as self-indulgent, mobile and materialistic. They have been influenced by technology as well as by shifts in family and societal trends including divorce, two-income households and gender, racial and ethnic diversity. Given this worldview, their values tend toward individualism and self-reliance.

These are several examples of past generations, how they’re described, and some of the issues they’ve faced.

For this week's Assignment, Think about today’s young adults and their generation (some, if not most of you are probably in this generation) and Come up with a minimum of 4 issues or themes, and please describe each issue in a well-developed paragraph. Don't just list them.

how can you describe motivational challenges for obese people?

With suitable examples, explain how opportunities can be identified in the marketplace
by studying trends.

How does caffeine alter consciousness, describe the neural receptors it activates and if it is inhibitory or excitatory. Discuss the mental and physical effects of using or abusing caffeine. How can caffeine effect a person’s neurological functioning?

The Articles of Confederation (1781) created our first national government after independence from Britain. However, a new government under the Constitution was created only 6 years later. Why were the Articles deemed so inadequate after such a short time by virtually the same individuals who wrote them?

Give examples of how "race" is employed in everyday life that reveals how powerful it is, or that reveals that it is a "social construction."
Be sure to engage with assigned readings and other learning materials below. (500 words or more)(copy paste links in the browser)

In our readings, pay attention to how the “Asian race” has been produced, and how it intersects with Asian religions and what implications that may have for Asians in the United States.

Moreover, think and rethink what you know about race, and engage with the idea of race as a social construction. What does this mean?

Reading 1 link https://www.dropbox.com/s/okuoy59zeuqh4sq/Religion%20Race%20and%20Orientalism--JLEE.pdf?dl=0

Reading 2 link https://www.dropbox.com/s/okuoy59zeuqh4sq/Religion%20Race%20and%20Orientalism--JLEE.pdf?dl=0

video 1 link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHpWzZh2xA4

video 2 link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwHadEXkbyw

Watch a scene from Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro (You may find this selection by searching the Internet.). In 200 – 250 words, briefly describe what is happening in the scene and your reaction to it. What action is happening? Is the scene funny? Who are the characters? Is this scene entertaining or interesting?

In order to experience the different aspects of Erikson's role confusion, I want you to first think about the different hats (roles) that you now wear (play). Make your list as long as possible; at least 30 or 40 roles is typical in a person’s life.

When making your list remember Relationship roles: son, daughter, aunt, uncle, husband, wife, lover, grandchild, niece, nephew, cousin, friend, enemy, neighbor, client, customer, patient, etc.

Legal roles: citizen, resident, taxpayer, registered voter, etc.

Occupational roles: student, teacher, worker, homemaker, colleague, boss, employee, etc.

Vocational roles: tennis player, knitter, musician, singer, actor, woodworker, gardener, reader, poet, etc.

Once you have created your list I want you to divide the roles into

1) roles you actively chose for yourself and

2) the roles conferred as a result of the circumstances of your birth and other events.:

List two roles from each category and discuss how you alter your behavior when playing these different roles?

Listen to Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. (You may find this selection by searching the Internet.) Answer the following questions.

1. What instrument is used for this selection? Is there more than one instrument? Describe the instrument(s) you hear.

2. Is this piece polyphonic, homophonic, or monophonic? Describe what you hear that makes you think this; support your answer.

3. Is the tempo fast, medium, or slow? Is it the same throughout? Describe.

4. Does this music evoke feeling? Describe.

5. What do you think the artist’s intent is? Explain

6. Have you ever heard this music before? When? How does this affect your listening experience?