Paper Assignment
How has globalization affected pop culture media, particularly language and music? Does it influence cultural values? Are the results of globalizing forces a homogenized culture (the same) or a hybrid (diversification)? Is Americanization or Westernization a good thing or not? Are there potential or current consequences? Develop an argument around one or more of these ideas, using Lim's Popular Culture and your assigned country article. Your paper should 1) demonstrate a depth of understanding regarding the assigned readings and 2) present an organized, original argument relevant to this topic.
Text Book: Global Pop, Local Language by Maria Elena Cepeda, Cece Cutler, John Fenn, Morgan Gerard, Paul D. Greene, David R. Henderson, Dave Laing, Edward Larkey, Anthony McCann, Tony Mitchell, Lillis Ó Laoire, Alex Perullo, Jack Sidnell, Maria Paula Survilla, C. K. Szego, Sue Tuohy and Jeremy Wallach.
Chapter : Doin' Damage in My Native Language: The Use of "Resistance Vernaculars" in Hip Hop in France, Italy, and Aotearoa/New Zealand by Tony Mitchell.
Article: Popular Culture: The Symbol of Globalization by Cristina Teresa.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.