What are we doing again?

How does my artifact work with, and in, 

communication and culture?

Culture Defined

The symbols of expression that individuals, groups and societies use to make sense of everyday life and to articulate values. Also, learned behavior of members of given social group.

 —Cultural definition of communication—

“communication is a symbolic process whereby reality is produced, maintained, repaired and transformed”        

                            (James W. Carey)

—Our stories help define our culture

We know who we are by the stories we tell each other and the stories that we accept. 

—Change comes when we disregard the story. What would make us disregard the story?  

Functions and Effects  

—Limits our options and provides useful guidelines for behavior
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Culture’s limiting effects can be negative
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In pluralistic society, dominant culture (sometimes mainstream culture) often challenged openly (Marxist in philosophy) 
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Co-cultures (smaller cultures within the mainstream)

 Epistemology 

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We learn how to “be” in our culture through interpersonal communication

—We “see” our experiences interpreted in the mass media

—We  then “redefine” our experience based on the media we take into our lives = the maintenance of culture.

—Communication is the process of creating shared meaning – when we agree on the meaning of things we become a culture.

Take a look at your artifact to start seeing how it has shaped culture. 

For next Tuesday (and to be presented on Thursday): 

Watch Casablanca and ask it the following question: 

Given the current political climate, what does Casablanca have to teach us about (you fill in the blank)

Make note of the following that lends to your perspective:

Semiotics

Marxist

Psychological 

Also use the critical thinking wheel to think through your ideas. 

Put your assignment in your folder on the Google Drive.