Drawing from Cloudry and Mejias’ article, define what “data colonialism” is. Identify two examples in the course materials to argue either that countries in the Global South are or are not victims of data colonialism.

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Short Answer Questions Drawing From Course Materials

Write approximately 12 sentences (approximately 350 words) to answer the following two questions. In other words, use ~12 sentences per question.

1. Drawing from Cloudry and Mejias’ article, define what “data colonialism” is. Identify two examples in the course materials to argue either that countries in the Global South are or are not victims of data colonialism.
For the two examples use this source (1)


& this source (2)

 

2. What is the main feature of the ownership structure in Canada’s telecoms and broadcasting industries? Use at least two examples from the course materials to discuss how Canada’s media ownership regulation and the business strategies of large corporations have impacted Canadian citizens’ uses of telecommunication services and their participations in making diverse cultural products.

For this question, 2, use the Cukier source as well as the links below

Write a 250-word post that relates this week’s theory to a current event or current topic.

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Changing Face of the Media

Write a 250-word post that relates this week’s theory to a current event or current topic. You will use a reading and a video to complete the assignment.

The reading can be found in additional materials. Use proper in-text citations and include references at the end. Here is the link to the video:

Find and share recent academic journal articles and other relevant scholarly sources on online collaboration and innovation related to two of the nine case studies covered across Module 2.

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Module 2

Find and share recent academic journal articles and other relevant scholarly sources on online collaboration and innovation related to two of the nine case studies covered across Module 2.

Discuss how this quote relates to the other required reading from the same week. How does this quote help us look more carefully at the historical dimensions of the technology/ies we’re discussing this week? In what ways does it complement the perspective(s) found in the other reading, and how does this connection further our knowledge or understanding?

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Exegesis – Print and Photography


An exegesis is a critical explanation and interpretation of a text. Beginning February 10, a quote from the required readings will be posted each week and this quote will form the basis of your exegesis for that week. This assignment is designed for you to show off your knowledge and critical interpretation of required course readings, so be sure to carefully read and re-read this material! Required readings for this assignment means the readings listed on the syllabus.

STEP #1

Find the weekly quote on Canvas, in the Modules section. Place the quote in the context of the reading as a whole. What role does it play within the reading — what specific idea and/or issue does it help us focus on? Why is this idea and/or issue important for the reading’s overall argument?

STEP #2

Discuss how this quote relates to the other required reading from the same week. How does this quote help us look more carefully at the historical dimensions of the technologyies we’re discussing this week? In what ways does it complement the perspective(s) found in the other reading, and how does this connection further our knowledge or understanding?

STEP #3

Come up with one research question we could ask by drawing on this quote. Why is this research question worth investigating? How will it encourage us to think more critically about the idea(s) and/or issue(s) you identified in steps #1 and #2?

Write an analysis that looks at the systemic processes that create the ground on which Black, Indigenous, Women of colour as well as gender fluid and non hetero folk have experienced and continue to experience structural and social discrimination on a university campus.

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Gender and Women’s Studies

Write an analysis that looks at the systemic processes that create the ground on which Black, Indigenous, Women of colour as well as gender fluid and non hetero folk have experienced and continue to experience structural and social discrimination on a university campus. You must draw on Martis’ text but also support your analysis with material from the Hobbs/Rice text and any outside scholarly sources that would also aid you. Remember to cite all points and quotes. 750 words double spaced for the analysis. The second part is a 200 word reflection on what you gained from the reading. Submit both together.

Discuss the opening of the interview in terms of comfort. Discuss the effectiveness of questions asked both in terms of content and sequence. Be sure to comment on your use of follow up questions. Discuss the communication skills – effective and appropriate?

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Informational Interview and Analysis Paper | Assignment

For this paper, you will arrange, plan, and conduct an interview with a professional who holds a position similar to one you would like to pursue upon graduation. After the interview, you will submit a typed copy of your agenda (questions) and a 4-6 page paper where you describe what happened during the interview and what you learned about the interview experience. You should also include an analysis and evaluation of yourself as the Interviewer.

Interview Guidelines: The interview should be at least 30 minutes in length. It should not be longer than an hour. (Use polite discretion if the interviewee wishes to talk longer than 30 minutes.)
Paper Structure: Your paper should be divided into four parts. In the first portion of the paper, discuss your role as interviewer. Next discuss the role of your interviewee. Thirdly, discuss the overall effectiveness and success of the interview. Finally, attach the interview schedule at the end of the paper as an Appendix with at least 12 questions.

Part I – Interviewer: This section should be 3-5 paragraphs long and should cover the following information:
Discuss the opening of the interview in terms of comfort.
Discuss the effectiveness of questions asked both in terms of content and sequence. Be sure to comment on your use of follow up questions.
Discuss the communication skills – effective and appropriate?
Personal appearance – professional and courteous?
Evidence of preparation – was research done on this person, the job, and the company?

Part II – Interviewee: This section should be 3-5 paragraphs long and should cover the following information:
Were answers complete and to the point?
Did the interviewee ask for clarification of questions when needed?
Communication skills – was the interviewee articulate and personable?
Evidence of preparation – did the interviewee seem able and prepared to answer questions?

Part  III – Overall Effectiveness: This section should be 2-3 paragraphs long and should cover the following information:
Was the interview a success? Did you acquire the information you needed?
If you had it to do over, what would you change?

Part  IV – Interview Schedule

Why do you think the author starts with the story of the Lost iPhone? Does it matter that this story is from 2006? How does technology shape the media?

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Module 4 Reading Assignment: Media & Culture, Pt 1. Lule, Chap 1

Respond to the following prompt ( 400 – 500 words).

Remember to support your writing with at least two references that are cited in the text of your paper and provide full references in APA format at the end of your paper.

These should be articles from research journals or textbooks other than the chapter or article you read and are discussing in this assignment.

Based upon your reading of Lule (2012), Chapter 1, submit a scholarly paper answering the questions below. Include your name at the upper right of the Word document.

Why do you think the author starts with the story of the Lost iPhone? Does it matter that this story is from 2006?
How does technology shape the media?
What do you think media does for us, for you?
What is media convergence (provide examples)?
Describe how cultural values shape media and how media shape cultural values?

Write a research paper on the impact of technology on society.

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The Impact of Technology on Society

Write a research paper on the impact of technology on society.

Based on the scenario, it appears that Jodi was excluding Hassan due to an additional type of conflict. What type of conflict caused Jodi to exclude Hassan? Explain reasons why this additional type of conflict is present in the scenario.

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Communication

1.Question1: Explain conflict management

As a leader, Lucia reviewed all of the possible conflict management concepts that could help her with the situation. List and describe the FOUR specific concepts of conflict management that allowed Lucia to provide effective conflict resolution between Jodi and Hassan.

2.Question:Types of Conflicts

The scenario describes a specific type of conflict between Jodi and Hassan. Explain the specific type of conflict Hassan describes in his meeting with Lucia and Jodi.  Once you have have explained this type of conflict,explain why you chose this type of conflict and how it applies to this scenario.

3.Question: Additional Type of Conflict

Based on the scenario, it appears that Jodi was excluding Hassan due to an  additional type of conflict. What type of conflict caused Jodi to exclude Hassan?  Explain reasons why this additional type of conflict is present in the scenario.

4.Question:Role of a Leader in Conflict Management

Based on Lucia’s actions regarding Hassan and Jodi’s work responsibility conflict, what were the five aspects of a leader’s role in conflict management demonstrated by Lucia?

5. Question: Communication in Confli

In Lucia’s weekly team meeting, she demonstrates the conflict management skill of communication in FOUR way ways. Describe the FOUR ways she demonstrated her communication skills.

6. Question:Emotional Intelligence

Describe the FIVE characteristics of emotional intelligence that Lucia demonstrates in her conversation with Drake to resolve the conflict.

7. Question:Conflict Resolution Strategies

Based on Lucia’s explanation of the ways she observed that people handle conflict, she used the Thomas-Kilmann Model.  This model contains five specific approaches to conflict resolution. Based on the scenario, identify the five steps Lucia observed.

8. Question:Conflict Management

Lucia states that “she will work through the conflict processes, challenges, and solutions to build a strong positive team environment.” What process is she describing, and who are the two entities responsible for this process in the workplace?

Search online to find the privacy policies for three social networking companies and determine under what circumstances those companies will hand over your private information to an entity that requests it.

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Social Network Privacy Policy Exercise

With the popularity of social networks comes a cost in terms of privacy. People are able to glean a great deal of information about us from our use of social networks. Sometimes the government also wants to find out information about you and your social networking habits. Most social networks have created privacy policies—though it’s probably safe to assume that most users have not read them! In this part of the assignment, you are to search online to find the privacy policies for three social networking companies (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) and determine under what circumstances those companies will hand over your private information to an entity that requests it. Your write-up to this question should be two- to three- page, single-spaced.