Introduction to Culture, Technology, Communication:
Final paper: based on the long list of topics discussed in-class, the essay (1200 words) examines one (1) topic area examined in the NPF 504. Topic is open and can be written about anything you choose based off one of the following areas:
The Wheel in Time and Space
The Watermill; Ishmael
Culture, Media Technology and Communication
Virtual Communication—Ancient to Post-modern; the Canadian Traditions of Social Consciousness in Culture, Media Technology and Communication; radio, film, TV; manufactured landscapes
Media Technology and Communication
The Power Elite: Big Brother and watching technologies; facial recognition; surveillance; manufacturing consent.
Communication and New Media
The Internet of Things; Deviance; Shelley Chartier
Communication and Social Media
Banksy, Tagging and Street Art; Pirates