Identity & Media

With the increasing dependence on technology, some people can be left behind. this is an example of?

• Hybridization

• Universalization

• Americanization

• Digital Divide

What is the universalization of pop culture?

• The blending of different cultures

• The spread of one popular culture around the world

• A remote control that can mute Justin Bieber

• McDonalds in every country

Viacom is NOT a media transnational corporation

• True

• False

Media concentration and convergence can lead to..

• Limited public access to a variety of opinions

• The establishment of a national Identity

• Increases in outsourcing costs

• Earthquakes

When the blending of media and communications technologies resulting in new modes of expression and cross-cultural consumption, this is an example of?

• Accommodation

• Acculturation

• Cultural Revitalization

• Hybridization

When Quebec passed Bill 101, what were they attempting to do?

• Demonstrate their ability to create legislation

• Integrate with other provinces

• Declare that poutine production needs to be more environmentally friendly

• Preserve their cultural and linguistic identity

What is the point of cultural content laws?

• To make sure America didn't try and steal more of our glorious Canadian bacon

• To combat Americanization

• To hybridize us with the USA

• To promote integration of foreign media content

Can tattoos be a symbol of both collective and individual identity?

• True

• False

Mr. Mitchell decided to start a reggae band because of all the free time he has. He added several Jamaican musicians as he quickly realized he has no idea what he is doing. This is an example of?

• Universalization

• Homogenization

• Americanization

• Hybridization