Genre: The Conventions of Connection" by Leo Braudy is a bold and well-written article which acknowledges how too often in film theory and criticism, genre films are dismissed as fluff and all-together one-dimensional pieces of art. Braudy makes a strong case for genre films explaining how they actually represent intricate subversions or indictments of reality and he uses specific examples from westerns or musicals to support his case.
Braudy acknowledges that one of the reasons that genre films are so staunchly criticized is because they appeal to a pre-existing audience, whereas classic films have no such audience (435). But the basis of their criticism doesn't stop there: "Genre films offend our most common definition of artistic excellence: the uniqueness of the art object, whose value can in part be defined by its desire to be uncaused and unfamiliar, as much as possible unindebted to any tradition, popular or otherwise. The pure…...

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Works Cited

Braudy, Leo. The World in a Frame. Garden City, NY: Anchor Press. 1976; 2nd edition,

Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1984.

In this aspect, the show is reflecting the cultural norms of the woman staying home, to take care of the family. ("Job Switching") in the episode of Love is all around, Mary is seeking to become her own woman, by leaving ob and making it on her own in Minneapolis. ("Love is all Around") This is different from Job Switching, as the cultural norms are different, underscoring the changing role of women in society. With them being independent and strong (as shown through the character Mary in the episode Love is All Around).
How has it Changed this Reflection?

All of the different television shows can highlight the transformation of society over the decades. Evidence of this can be seen in I Love Lucy, where Lucy and Ethel are the traditional home makers. The Mary Tyler Moore Show and All in the Family; underscore a change in these norms. As these…...

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Bibliography

The Cigar Store Indian. TV.com, 2010. Web. 24 Jun. 2010.

Job Switching. TV.com, 2010. Web. 24 Jun. 2010

Love is all Around. TV.com, 2010. Web. 24 Jun 2010

Meet the Bunkers. TV.com, 2010. Web. 24 Jun 2010

Once again, this is an interesting platform from which to teach students about specific types of language to focus on specific communication needs without necessarily being a holistic approach to the reality of life.
The final essay takes a more academic approach, where the genre of ethnography is used to help students identify different types of language genres. The advantage of this is a wider focus and more pedagogical possibilities.

In his book, Bruce (2008) also takes a wide, academic approach to genre-based instruction. He points to the fact, for example, that discourse competence involves not only linguistic prowess, but also an awareness of non-linguistic contextual factors. Importantly, the author points out that there is significant disagreement and divergence among authors who promote genre-based language teaching, which makes a uniformly effective approach difficult to identify.

With this in mind, the author uses the rest of his book to focus on the benefits…...

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References

Bruce, I. (2008). Academic Writing and Genre: a Systematic Analysis. New York: Continuum

Devitt, A.J., Bawarshi, A. And Reiff, M.J. (2003, May). Materiality and Genre in the Study of Discourse Communities. College English, Vol. 65, No. 5. Retrieved from: ttp://www.jstor.org/stable/3594252

(Sapprkuhl, 2010) This is significant, because it shows how the ripped from the headlines format has become increasingly popular in addressing the interests of the general public. Yet, it has also served as tutorial for criminals, where they will often distort fiction with reality. As a result, this highlights how the overall formats of the crime drama has continued to evolve, while reflecting the various interests and tastes of society at large.
The above information underscores, how the crime drama has continued to change as time went by. Where, it embraces the basic format of showing the inner workings of an investigation and the judicial process. However, over the years the layout of these kinds of genres has continued to evolve. Recently, the common themes have changed, where the victims are shown to be taking personal responsibility for being victimized. At the same time, these people are often depicted as…...

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Bibliography

Cheatwood, J. (2010). Images of Crime and Justice in Early Radio. Criminal Justice Review. 35 (3).

Collins, C. (2009). Ripped from the Headlines. Journal of International Studies. 9.

Duetsch, S. (2008). CSI and Forensic Realism. Retrieved from  http://www.albany.edu/scj/jcjpc/vol15is1/Deutsch_Cavender.pdf 

Rader, N. (2009). A Typology of Victim Characterization. Retrieved from  http://www.albany.edu/scj/jcjpc/documents/Rader7_7.pdf

The humor in Seinfeld is more subtle and this is one of the main causes for which it can be appreciated. Despite the fact that "The Contest" presents a topic that was rather unmentionable in the nineties, is succeeds in breaking barriers in order to prove that taboo subjects can actually be funny. The use of taboo-focused concepts is frequently used in sitcoms today, as directors are aware that this is a good way of attracting today's audience.

Similar to Seinfeld, Friends is one of the most rated sitcoms in the nineties and is responsible for bringing humor into the lives of millions of individuals. Season four's episode eighty-five, "The One With the Embryos," provides insight on how the guys know more about the girls than vice-versa.

Joey and Chandler's passion for animals materializes into a fight they fight with Rachel and Monica, and it all comes down to a bet intermediated…...

genre" to frame your analysis to compare "The Dark Knight" (2008) and "Iron Man 2" (2010) in relation to popular film culture
A comparison of 'the dark knight' (2008) and 'iron man 2' (2010) In relation to popular film culture

The film technology has taken a center stage in many discussions concerning the film culture in the world today. With advancement in technology especially in relation to computer programs, film writers and directors are now able to design films that are beyond the imagination of human beings. Application of science and technology has moved the film industry beyond the realities of human nature due to the application of science fiction. 'The dark knight' and 'Iron man 2' are two examples of the modern world film industry where there is the application of modern technology, and imagination in the creation of films. The two films focus on one theme, but the approach…...

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References

Tolette, J.P. Fiction Film. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2001.print

Danesi, M. Popular Culture: Introductory Perspectives 2nd Edition. Printed in the United

Kingdom: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2012. Print

Ebert, R. Roger Ebert's Movie Year Book. Kansas City: Andrew McMeel Universal Company,

Genre Systems: Structuring Interaction through Communicative Norms" by JoAnne Yates and Wanda Orlikowski (2008)
Because all organizations are comprised of people, developing and sustaining effective organizational communications represent a timely enterprise for businesses of all sizes and types today (Miner, 2002). In their study, "Genre Systems: Structuring Interaction through Communicative Norms," Yates and Orlikowski, professors and researchers at MIT's Sloan School of Management, describe the results of their innovative experiment using so-called "genre systems" (these are sequences of interrelated communicative actions that teams routinely use to structure collaborative efforts) to investigate improved organizational communications techniques. This paper provides an analysis of this study, followed by a summary of the research and important findings in the conclusion.

eview and Analysis

Purpose of the Study

The purpose of the study by Yates and Orlikowski (2008) was to provide support for the proposition that genre systems can provide insights concerning how teams develop habitual ways of…...

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References

Bell, P., Davis, E.A., & Linn, M.C. (2004). Internet environments for science education.

Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Day, D.V., Halpin, S.M., & Zaccaro, S.J. (2004). Leader development for transforming organizations: Growing leaders for tomorrow. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum

Associates.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
The genre of a movie is the label that is supposed to be applied to that film. For example, a mystery movie is labeled in that genre because it has certain characteristics which fit in with what comes to mind with the word "mystery." Genre labels are also applied to comedies, dramas, musicals, horror films, and children's movies. Some movies however do not fit neatly into one particular category over another. These films which cross genre boundaries are more interesting, but also much more difficult to classify. The movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is partly a romance, partly a comedy, and also has a lot of elements of science fiction and fantasy.

The story of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is at first a romance. It is about a man named Joel (Jim Carrey) who purchases a treatment wherein all his memories of…...

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Works Cited:

Altman, Rick. The Oxford History of World Cinema. 1996. 276-285. Print.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Dir. Michel Gondry. Perf. Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet.

Focus Features, 2004. DVD.

Nietzsche, Frederich. "On Truth and Lies in a Nonmoral Sense." Print.

This has led to the development of the culture of the Asian-Americans in the context of the United States thus an opportunity for global representation of the global culture. There is also an enhanced interaction between the United States and Asian nations following the increased influence on the development of the genres of the music in America (Aton p. 517).
Describe the roots of rap and hip-hop. Name the general categories we discussed and important artists from each category.

The roots of rap and hip hop are found in the culture of African-Americans following the slavery conditions in the context of the United States. The development of hip hop is often credited to the work of Keith Cowboy.

General Categories

Important Artists

Jazz

Louis Armstrong, Johnny Hartman, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald.

Hip Hop

Run-DMC, NA, Sugarhill Gang, Erick B, and Rakim

R&B

Aliyah, Ashanti, Brady, and Bobby Brown

Rap

Ice Cube, 2 Pac, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, and LL Cool J

Folk…...

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Works Cited

Novello, Alberto, Martin M.F. McKinney, and Armin Kohlrausch. "Perceptual Evaluation

of Inter-Song Similarity in Western Popular Music." Journal of New Music Research

40.1 (2011): 1-26.

Ogude, James. "The Invention of Traditional Music in the City: Exploring History and Meaning in Urban Music in Contemporary Kenya." Research in African Literatures

Science Fiction Film Genre
Defining the Science Fiction Genre

The genre of science fiction has been defined saying that it describes,

The probable consequences of some improbable or impossible transformation of the basic conditions of human (or intelligent non-human) existence. This transformation need not be brought about by a technological invention, but may involve some mutation of known biological or physical reality" (Baldick 1991, p. 200).

Another source says that:

Sci-fi tales have a prophetic nature (they often attempt to figure out the future) and are often set in a future time. They are usually visualized through fanciful settings and advanced technology gadgets, scientific developments, or by fantastic special effects" (Dirks 2002).

While these aspects of science fiction films are generally true, such as having special effects, the one aspect that makes a film science fiction is that it is not based in the current reality. Beyond this, the genre varies from films based on…...

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References

Baldick, C. (1991). Literary Terms. New York: Oxford University Press.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind. (1977). Dir. Steven Spielberg. Columbia Studios.

Contact. (1996). Dir. Robert Zemeckis. Warner Bros.

Dirks, T. (2002). Science Fiction Films. Filmsite.org. Retrieved April 21, 2003. URL:  http://www.filmsite.org/sci-fifilms.html

For instance, in Jacob Have I Loved, a twin comes of age in the 1940s, and finds that she indeed can make ordinary life more than extraordinary. Realistic fiction also tends to be more contemporary in tone, connecting with issues that are relevant to contemporary family situations. Issues such as divorce, dysfunctional families, adoptions, etc. are dealt with in a serious and relevant manner; in On My Honor, a young boy must deal with the guilt he has about the death of his best friend; while in The Tulip Touch, a girl finally realizes she must remove herself from a destructive relationship or face becoming a victim herself. Situational realism is also part of this genre -- books on the loss of a friend, pet, or relative; family crisis; disease; adoption; or natural disasters. In Bud, Not Buddy, the issues of homelessness, the depression, child-abuse, and a search for…...

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Dysfunctional relationships; sociopathic tendencies, being true to oneself

Fantasy -- The human condition seems to revel in the idea of archetypal situations in which magic, monsters, dragons, and the paranormal can interact with gods, heroes, and adventures. Fantasy is different than Science Fiction, but may include elements of new

Message, Different Genres
Literature is a means by which people can raise questions about the society they live in and address issues of concern to them. One of the questioned often raised relates to the role of women in society. Female writers are able to use literature to express their opinions and explore what it means to be a woman in society. This was especially true in the times when women did not have the power and were not taken seriously enough to question their own roles openly. One text clearly describes the role of women saying that women were "supposedly the most stable of all elements of American nineteenth-century life, fixed firmly within their sphere of home and hearth" (The Literature of an Expanding Nation 21). hen women are viewed this way, they are not capable of openly questioning their role or how they are viewed. Literature then becomes…...

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Works Cited

Gilman, C.P. "The Yellow Wallpaper." In The Norton Introduction to Literature. Eds. Jerome Beaty, Alison Booth, Kelly J. Mays, & J. Paul Hunter. New York W.W. Norton & Company, 2001: 541-553.

Glaspell, S. "Trifles." In The Norton Introduction to Literature. Eds. Jerome Beaty, Alison Booth, Kelly J. Mays, & J. Paul Hunter. New York W.W. Norton & Company, 2001: 995-1005.

Hubbard, S.C. "Love's 'Little Day': Time and the Sexual Body in Millay's Sonnets." In Millay at 100: A Critical Reappraisal. Ed. Diane P. Freedman. Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press, 1995: 104-107.

Millay, E.S.V. "I, Being Born a Woman and Distressed." In The Norton Introduction to Literature. Eds. Jerome Beaty, Alison Booth, Kelly J. Mays, & J. Paul Hunter. New York W.W. Norton & Company, 2001: 895.

Gregorian chant (plainchant) include characteristics genre, history, developed forms chant ( polyphonic Gregorian chanting), influence western music a . Use scholarly sources
Gregorian chant (plainchant)

The Gregorian chant is considered by experts to be part of the foundations of religious chants, dating back to the first centuries of Christianity. Despite the fact that along the time, it has known several variations and influences, it remains one of the most significant liturgical accompaniments for both the Catholic and Orthodox churches. The present research considers the evolution of this genre and points out the main contributions to the way in which religious sermons are conducted as well as the influences it had in time over religious chants and even modern music today.

The Church has always been seen as the only means thru which the religious message could be sent across. The role played by music in this context was vital. More precisely, "The…...

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References

Canticum Novum - Schola Cantorum Bogotensis. "Characteristics of Gregorian Chant," 2002, available at http://interletras.com/canticum/eng/characteristic_eng.html

Dom Daniel Saulnier, "Gregorian Chant: a guide." Solemens, Paris, 2003.

Guy L. Beck, "Hearing the Sacred: Introducing Religious Chant and Music into Religious Studies Teaching," American Academy of Religion, 2011, available at  http://www.rsnonline.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=711&Itemid=853 

Justine Ward, "Gregorian Chant according to the principles of Dom Andre Mocquereau of Solemes," The Catholic Education Press, Washington, n.d. available at  http://media.musicasacra.com/pdf/ward4.pdf

Through these episodes, audiences can see the pessimistic attitude that society has expressed with the increase in progress and development of science and technology. Twilight reflects the fearful aspect of science, especially when embodied in a child whose mental powers exceeded the individual's mature capability to control these powers. Quantum demonstrates the troubles an individual went through in order to "correct" and control the effects of his time-space experiment, while, on a similar vein, the X-Files episode "Soft Light" showed the adverse effects of an accidentally 'successful' experiment, especially when the success of the experiment meant the death of all living things exposed to this new "matter." To a certain extent, these three episodes also represent the different portrayals of scientific and technological capabilities and expected future trends of each period. Twilight contemplates the possibility of the mind possessing powers that can go beyond its perceived capabilities; Quantum breaks the…...

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In this discussion of the science fiction genre in TV, three popular TV shows in three different periods are analyzed based on their depiction of scifi and its role or effects to society. The Twilight Zone, Quantum Leap and the X-Files are considered top-rating and among the most popular scifi shows in the 1960s, 1980s and 1990s (to 2000), respectively. This analysis discussion posits that these scifi shows reflected society's attitude towards technological progress and development of the period, and to a certain degree, documents the level of scientific and technological progress and capabilities of human society of that time.

This mirroring of society's attitude towards technological progress and development is apparent in the focus of these scifi TV shows. Specific examples of these can be found in the following examples (episodes) of each scifi program mentioned: The Twilight Zone's "It's a Good Life," depicting the life of the child Anthony, who terrorized his town armed with his mental powers and terrible imagination; Quantum Leap's "Disco Inferno," which showed the main character Sam assuming the role of another man through his quantum leaps, and was reminded that he had a brother who died in the Vietnam War; and the X-Files' "Soft Light," which illustrates how deathly the consequences of a discovery in physics can be, both for the scientist, its unwitting victims, and even the government.

Through these episodes, audiences can see the pessimistic attitude that society has expressed with the increase in progress and development of science and technology. Twilight reflects the fearful aspect of science, especially when embodied in a child whose mental powers exceeded the individual's mature capability to control these powers. Quantum demonstrates the troubles an individual went through in order to "correct" and control the effects of his time-space experiment, while, on a similar vein, the X-Files episode "Soft Light" showed the adverse effects of an accidentally 'successful' experiment, especially when the success of the experiment meant the death of all living things exposed to this new "matter." To a certain extent, these three episodes also represent the different portrayals of scientific and technological capabilities and expected future trends of each period. Twilight contemplates the possibility of the mind possessing powers that can go beyond its perceived capabilities; Quantum breaks the time-space continuum and enters a parallel universe and assumes a different identity as an individual; and X-Files focuses on specific advancement in physics through the discovery of a new and powerful, yet deathly, dark matter.

Diversity
Genres of esearch in Multicultural Education

The article, "Genres of esearch in Multicultural Education" by Christine Bennett covers the roots and "framework" of multicultural education, incorporating the author's own research and thoughts on the subject. The author discusses the beginning of multicultural education in our country, and some of the educational mistakes that helped lead the country to multicultural education for our youth. The author also cites some of the perspectives underlying education during the past century, and how they evolved into more opportunities for minorities in education. She also identifies four "clusters" of research into multicultural education, including curriculum, pedagogy, competence, and reform. The author cites research that has created these clusters, and also discusses in detail the makeup of each cluster, and how it affects the whole of multicultural education.

This article shows that despite multicultural educational opportunities, there are still many biases and prejudices that minorities must face in…...

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References

Valencia, Richard R., et al. "Segregation, Desegregation, and Integration of Chicano Students: Old and New Realities."

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Genre theory refers to the use of familiar themes and ideas as a way of signaling to the audience what to expect from a work of fiction. Genre theory can be used in various types of fiction and is often discussed when talking about both literature and movies. Genre theory can provide a good springboard for analysis of a particular work, because works can exemplify genres, deviate from genres, or even flip genres completely upside down.  As fictional works have developed, genres have become more specific.  Genres were initially very broad, both....

Three iconic high school dance movies helped shape popular culture from the late 1970s to the late 1980s: Dirty Dancing, Grease, and Footloose.  While the movies all focused on high school aged teens, they also had other similarities that are worth exploring.  They all feature relationships with a boy from the “wrong side of the tracks” in some way.  This is reminiscent of West Side Story, the original teen dance epic.  Of course, West Side Story derives its story from Romeo and Juliet.  Your thesis could focus on those similarities or you could....

**Literary Analysis and Criticism**

* **Compare and contrast the literary techniques and themes employed by two or more authors in their works.**
* **Analyze the structure, language, and symbolism in a literary work to uncover its deeper meanings.**
* **Examine the historical and cultural context that influenced the creation and reception of a literary text.**
* **Explore the psychoanalytic or feminist perspectives on a literary work and discuss their implications.**
* **Evaluate the significance and lasting impact of a particular literary movement or genre.**

**Rhetorical Analysis and Argument**

* **Analyze the persuasive techniques used in a speech, essay, or other persuasive text.**
* **Evaluate the logical reasoning and....