Week 1 discussion
DQ1-Technology and the Question of Meaning
As we begin this course, it is very important to address the
question of meaning: one of the dominant
traits of modern times has been to draw into question the meaning and value of technology–its
influence on both general and political culture.
Please read the poem by Wordsworth in this week’s
“Readings” and respond in two ways:
What is the primary meaning of this short poem? What points is he making about modern
life?
While this poem is not specifically about technology, it
addresses the general question of meaning in the modern world. How do you feel about this poem as you
understand it? Agree? Disagree? Would you like to contribute your personal
experiences at this point in our course?
DQ2
Is there any one aspect of our definitions of âcultureâ
or âtechnologyâ that seems problematic
to you?
To respond to this questions, please copy the appropriate
passage from our definitions, and below it, kindly write a concise paragraph explaining
what seems problematic and why. Try to be as specific as possible, using
precise places, people, and dates if possible.
You might also include images or links to clarify your thinking.
After carefully considering our working definitions of âculture,â
âtechnology,â and the relationship between the two, is there anything that
should be added?
In one or two paragraphs, state very concretely how
technology as we are defining it affects your own daily experience. As you answer, kindly keep our precise
definitions in mind and be very specific about your daily experience. You may add images or even videos if you
wish.
Week 2 discussion
Is there a single historical moment or invention that we
have looked at this week that seems especially important to your life right
now? Why? Be as specific as possible.
Do you have any questions about our historical material?
Would you like anything explained or explored in more detail?
If you had to choose a particular topic concerning
technology and culture right now for a major paper in this class, what would it
be? Why?
Please respond in a single well-argued paragraph with a spirited topic
sentence and three main points.
Week 3 discussion
Is there a single aspect of technology that you are
skeptical about or dislike? Explain why you feel this way. To reinforce your view, please furnish two
images and a URL that clarify your perspective.
Please respond in a single well-argued paragraph with a spirited topic
sentence and three main points.
Is there a single aspect of technology that you are
especially grateful about? Explain why you feel this way. To reinforce your view, please furnish two
images and a URL that clarify your perspective.
Please respond in a single well-argued paragraph with a
spirited topic sentence and three main points.
Week 4 discussion
What is the main effect of technology on the political or
social life in your region?
Please respond in a single well-argued paragraph with a
spirited topic sentence and three main points.
Be sure to explain clearly what you mean by âyour regionâ and furnish an
image or two plus a URL at the bottom of your response.
How is technology affecting politics in your country or
region? Choose a specific issue or
election and show how technology is shaping it for better or worse.
Respond in 1-2 carefully formulated paragraphs. Use at least one YouTube video clip and
several images to reinforce your response. Be sure to provide documentation
information for these sources.
Week 5 discussion
Do you think social media is beneficial or harmful? Focus your response on your immediate
personal and professional sphere. Be as
specific as you possibly can.
Is there a particular forum of social media that you find
especially beneficial? Why?
Take any two films, one from the 60s and one from this year,
and articulate three ways technology has improved the viewing experience. In the subject line, state very clearly which
films you are analyzing and your general view on the difference technology has
brought.
Take any two films, one from the 60s and one from this year,
and articulate three ways technology has NOT improved the viewing
experience. In the subject line state
very clearly which films you are analyzing and your general view on the
difference technology has brought.
Week 6 discussion
Is there a single technology that is widely used today that
will be marginalized or disappear in the next twenty years? Identify very carefully this technology and
try to supply an image or video of it if you can. Respond to at least two of
your classmates as well. Ask them a specific question about part of their
response, copying and pasting the portion of their response that you are
interested in. Be sure to provide the documentation for your sources.
What will home TV be like in ten years? Be very precise about the aspects of TV you
choose. For example, âone will be able
to access thousands of TV programs from specifically Spanish-language networks
in virtually all Hispanic countries in Europe and Latin America with a single
click of a remote or mouse.â
Week 7 discussion
At present, what are the three major differences in the use
of technology in the US or Europe, on the one hand, and a large city in the
People/âs Republic of China? Be very
specific please.
Looking specifically at sub-Saharan Africa, what will be the
three most telling developments in the use of technology in the next 10-15
years?
Week 8 discussion
Do you have any questions for the professor and class about
the effect of technology on personal, professional, and/or civic life today?
Of all the material we have covered this term, choose the
most interesting paragraph, image, or video: post it to the discussion area and
explain in three sentences why it is so valuable. Be sure to provide the
necessary documentation.
Do you have a few final remarks for our course community?
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