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The Importance Of Cultural Context In Engaging Multicultural Consumers, Ingrid Valbuena

Honors Theses

This research will explore the importance of cultural context in engaging multicultural audiences through communication cues strategically placed in advertising messages. Consumer response to cultural cues embedded in messages targeted to multicultural consumers will be examined to identify influences that determine its effectiveness in appealing to multicultural markets. Taking into consideration that consumer brand personality perceptions and reactions must be considered within a cultural context. (De Mooij, 2004) brands communication to multicultural consumers have to be informed within the consumer's cultural context. The current multicultural population growth, growing purchasing power, and the different ways people respond to different messages has …

Talking Sports: Rhetorical Benefits Of Blogging Sports Journalism, Lucas Green

Online Theses and Dissertations

The introduction of new publishing platforms like blogs into the world of sports journalism has forced journalists to modify their technique and approach to writing. This paper addresses that shift through examination of rhetorical theory, in-depth first-person research, and a culmination of rhetorical advantages for digitally publishing sports journalists. In the first section of this thesis, the author establishes the rhetorical act of blogging through the theoretical lenses of Mikhail Bakhtin and Mary Hocks while analyzing the sports blog, SB Nation. Then, the author conducts survey-driven research with actual blogging sports journalists to understand their opinions and viewpoints about blogging. …

Of Rattle Snakes And Grapes Of Wrath: Rise, Fall And Rise Of Independent Media In Kenya, Peter Kimani

Graduate School of Media and Communications

The Kenyan case highlights government’s recourse to sophisticated, “silent” but effective process of emasculating the media in spite of the robustness of the constitutional, legal and institutional frames for media behaviour. The author, Peter Kimani, notes further, however, that investments in the technology sector have led to an empowered citizenry and helped to reorganize the way news is sourced and disseminated, particularly through mobile telephony. According to him, “this, it is safe to predict, is the next news frontier, and start-ups and other fringe news portals are likely to problematize power relations between media barons and the state, and provoke …

Brain Drain In Mississippi: Why Some Of The State's Best And Brightest Are Leaving, Savannah G. Smith

Honors Theses

This thesis is a collection of stories in which I explore some of the underlying reasons that the state of Mississippi is experiencing a large outmigration of educated, millennial citizens, known as Brain Drain. This project is not an academic paper nor is it an attempt to fix the problem of young Mississippians leaving the state but rather an examination of the situation written in journalistic fashion. It attempts to shine a light on an issue that has plagued the state for years and deserves attention. It includes stories about the social climate, economic opportunities, the state legislature, and profiles …

Dorothy Moser Medlin Papers - Accession 1049, Dorothy Moser Medlin

Manuscript Collection

(The Dorothy Moser Medlin Papers are currently in processing.)

This collection contains most of the records of Dorothy Medlin’s work and correspondence and also includes reference materials, notes, microfilm, photographic negatives related both to her professional and personal life. Additions include a FLES Handbook, co-authored by Dorothy Medlin and a decorative mirror belonging to Dorothy Medlin.

Major series in this collection include: some original 18th century writings and ephemera and primary source material of André Morellet, extensive collection of secondary material on André Morellet's writings and translations, Winthrop related files, literary manuscripts and notes by Dorothy Medlin (1966-2011), copies …

Creating An Online Social Movement In Socially Conservative Societies: A Case Study Of Manshoor Blog Using Frame Alignment Process, Noura Abdullah Al-Duaijani

Theses and Dissertations

In the last decade, the Arab region has witnessed many political and social changes. Parts of these changes were initiated by millennials seeking social change to elevate the quality of life in their country and themselves. In one particular country, Kuwait, youth have pursued social change by advocating a freer lifestyle and regime change in government and institutions. Manshoor, an Arab language blog launched in November 2016 by two Kuwaiti liberals, Jassim Qamis and Ali Al-Nessif, stimulates an open conversation on a wide range of issues, including controversial ideas in the region such as scrutinizing some practices and beliefs of …

Fatal Force: A Conversation With Journalists Who Cover Deadly, Highly-Publicized Police Shootings, Denetra Walker

Theses and Dissertations

After the emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement following the deaths of unarmed Black teens Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown, news about police shootings catapulted into the local and national spotlight through videos and messages on social media. Information about police shootings is usually reported to the public through media sources such as television, online/digital news, and social media. This study examines how television news journalists cover the issue of police shootings in the United States. Through 10 in-depth interviews with television journalists who covered highly-publicized police shootings, the author analyzes how race, journalistic norms, technology, and citizen journalists …

Fandom In Politics: Scale Development And Validation, Won-Ki Moon

Theses and Dissertations

Despite the importance of fandom in politics to understanding individuals’ political behaviors, reliable scales measuring political fandom are lacking. To fill this gap, the present study constructs and validates a new scale for political fandom. First, by reforming existed questions and making new questions, the author derived 42 questions belonging to seven dimensions as an initial item pool based on conceptualization. Second, to refine and develop the scale, the researcher conducted exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. According to the result of the studies, the final factor model of political fandom retained 25 questions and seven dimensions. In addition, …

Analisis Semiotik Atas Sampul Majalah Tempo Jakarta "Rizal Ramli Petarung Atau Peraung", Wildan Yusra, Hanny Hafiar, Diah Fatma Sjoraida

Informasi

This study uses qualitative methods with semiotics analysis from Charles Sanders
Peirce. The purposes of this study are to determine the symbol contained in MBM Tempo,
the meaning contained within the symbol, and how these symbols constructing Rizal
Ramli's Image as the howling. The result of this study showed MBM Tempo Jakarta cover
"The Fighter or The Howling" 24-30 August 2015 Edition consist of three main symbols,
Rizal Ramli's on his hips, pointing and opened mouth, a hand hold puppet stick, and
text symbol. Rizal Ramli's caricature in the cover of MBM Tempo is an illustration of
the text is …

“It Is Non-Summit” And “It Is Abnormal” Unpacking Whiteness: Critiquing Racialized And Gendered Representations In Non-Summit (Bijeongsanghoedam)., Seonah Kim

Communication ETDs

In this thesis, I focus on a Korean entertainment show Non-Summit as a media text through which to investigate racialized and gendered representations of transnational identities in Korean media. Specifically, I examine discursive strategies through which foreign male characters are racialized and gendered in order to interrogate the hegemonic masculinity of White, Western, and heterosexual identities. On the basis of a critical textual analysis of Non-Summit, I discuss Non-Summit reproduces and distributes representations of White, Western, and heterosexual masculinity as dominant foreign identities. Furthermore, I examine the ideological implications of such discourse on the hegemonic foreign identities given the …

Green Card Veterans - Deported And Forgotten, Vicki Adame

Capstones

Green card holders are allowed to serve in the US military, but once discharged, if they commit a felony they will be deported. There is no firm number of how many veterans have been deported, estimates range from 300 to 3000.

https://vickiadame.com/

The Shunned Speak Out: Former Members On Life In The Jehovah's Witnesses And After, Nour Saudi, Joy Notoma

Capstones

"The Shunned Speak Out" is an interactive feature that explores the practice of religious shunning among Jehovah's Witnesses. When Jehovah's Witnesses opt to leave the group or are punished for an indiscretion, they are shunned and have to completely start their lives over without their families and the only community they have known. This piece profiles 13 former Jehovah's Witnesses, including their journeys and the emotional repercussions of shunning. Their personal stories are weaved in with expert voices and research on the organization.

https://jwshunning.github.io/jw/

Mixed Feelings: Growing Up Biracial In America, Alexandra Boothe

Capstones

My mom is the daughter of 2^nd generation Swedish and Danish immigrants and my dad is the son of Jamaican immigrants, who settled in the segregated city of Baltimore just months before his birth in a black-only hospital. In the eyes of Americans, they were a white woman and a black man embarking on a relationship that was less than palatable to many in this country-- including my mom’s own family.

Growing up, society was constantly forcing me to question my identity, but it was also true within the context of my mom’s side of the family. There was …

Columbia Chronicle (12/11/2017), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle (student newspaper)

Student newspaper from December 11, 2017 entitled The Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 48 pages and is listed as Volume 53, Issue 15. Cover story: "Johnson Publishing Building sold and saved". Editor-in-Chief: Zoe Eitel

A Checklist For Mortals: Preparing For Death’S Arrival, Becky Daniel

College of Journalism and Mass Communications: Professional Projects

We learn everything from our parents—how to walk, talk and treat potential life partners. Yet our culture in the United States makes it difficult to talk to our parents about death and those consequences have a real impact. Closing a loved one’s estate can stretch from months to years without proper planning. While death is constant, the death industry is not. It is ever changing. And while all lives have equal value, there are many preparations that one person may need (veteran, parent, lotto winner) while another does not. The best way to prepare for death is to know its …

The Cowl - V.82 - N.12 - Dec 7, 2017

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 82, Number 12 - December 7, 2017. 28 pages.

Spartan Daily, December 7, 2017, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2017

Volume 149, Issue 44

Spartan Daily, December 6, 2017, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2017

Volume 149, Issue 43

Prospectus, December 6, 2017, Parkland College, Evyjo M. Compton, Alex Davidson, Greg Gancarz, Emma Gray, David Saveanu, Derian Silva

Prospectus 2017

WPCD celebrates 40 years of operation; "Bad Moms Christmas" a passable, sometimes tedious sequel; On Black Friday we stay out all night: a family's tale; Giertz Gallery holds mug and dessert fundraiser; Antique naturalism exhibit at KAM closing soon

Spartan Daily, December 5, 2017, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2017

Volume 149, Issue 42

Columbia Chronicle (12/04/2017), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle

Student newspaper from December 4, 2017 entitled The Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 40 pages and is listed as Volume 53, Issue 14. Cover story: "Union holds high hopes after strike". Editor-in-Chief: Zoe Eitel

The Cowl - V.82 - N.11 - Nov 30, 2017

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 82, Number 11 - November 30, 2017. 24 pages.

Spartan Daily, November 29, 2017, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2017

Volume 149, Issue 40

Prospectus, November 29, 2017, Parkland College, Evyjo M. Compton, Alex Davidson, Greg Gancarz, Emma Gray, David Saveanu, Tom Warner

Prospectus 2017

Parkland organizations here to help with finals; "Murder on the Orient Express" a modern adaptation of a fantastic mystery; PC students discuss Starbucks cup controversy; Cobras men's basketball wins against Lake Land on Nov. 18; Surveying a viable career option for PC students;

Columbia Chronicle (11/27/2017), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle (student newspaper)

Student newspaper from November 27, 2017 entitled The Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 40 pages and is listed as Volume 53, Issue 13. Cover story: "Slaying dragons, fears one game at a time". Editor-in-Chief: Zoe Eitel

Columbia Chronicle (11/20/2017), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle

Student newspaper from November 20, 2017 entitled The Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 40 pages and is listed as Volume 53, Issue 12. Cover story: "From the group up: Emanuel, Kim launch student center construction". Editor-in-Chief: Zoe Eitel

Chimes: November 17, 2017, Calvin College

Chimes

Nepal criminalizes Non-Hindu evangelism by Molly Bruns

Calvin alumna performs in GR by Brandon Schreur

Conference works to listen and heal by Peter Ford

Vision 2029: Panel advocates research for unity and justice by Kathryn Mae Post

Google powers classroom collaboration by David Fitch

Taylor Swift hits a high note with 'Reputation' by Janelle Conti

Calvin in 2029: college or university? by Josh Parks & Michelle Hofman

Women's swimming improving in polls by Mark Peless

Local author leads Advent in the woods by Chloe Selles

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• DeLetter, Emily. Federal Bill Would Tax Tuition Waivers
• Kohley, Chris. Wishful Singing – Make a Wish
• Singleton, John. Associate Dean Speaks on Opioid Crisis – Todd Cheever
• Coyle, Cameron. Intercultural Student Engagement Center Hosts Conversation About Student Health
• Collins, Emma. Upcoming Documentary to Show Lives of Refugees
• Singleton, John. Students Learn the Hidden Hacks of the Hill
• Huff, Taylor. Is It Too Early to Play Christmas Music?
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon Gift of Gab
• Gabhart, Ebonee. The Truth: Addressing Homelessness Misconceptions
• Johnson, Kalyn. Reflections on …

The Cowl - V.82 - N.10 - Nov 16, 2017

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 82, Number 10 - November 16, 2017. 24 pages.

Spartan Daily, November 15, 2017, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2017

Volume 149, Issue 36