Posted: April 19th, 2015

Cultural Imperialism

Key concept: Cultural Imperialism 2000 words

Essay
Objective: The objective of the Essay is to provide you with the opportunity to explore in

greater detail aspects of one of the theoretical perspectives discussed during the module.

Brief: Select a specific cultural artefact, activity or event. Select a number of key concepts or ideas from that theoretical perspective. Provide a detailed analysis of your chosen cultural artefact, activity or event in terms of your key concepts.

You must address:

• Key features of today’s world (increased speed, technological advancements, global trade, etc.).
• Cultural imperialism AND/OR globalisation.
• Homogenization AND/OR hybridity AND/OR Difference.
• Cosmopolitan identities.
• State and National culture.

Do not choose If you choose to use cultural imperialism in your final assignment, you cannot use the following examples:

• Starbucks coffee
• McDonald ‘hybrid menus’
• Warhol exhibition in Hong Kong
• UKIP
• Old Boy
• Jerk burgers with Pinapple Relish
• Sex and the City 2
• Yo! Sushi

Use e-journals and e-book only, use e-journals more than e-book