Communication: A Critical/Cultural Introduction
Second Edition
Multimedia and Web Links
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Multimedia Web Links
- Tyra Banks Show: Racial Perceptions (Part 3)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZNPGMYpo84&list=PL7475FD2B3820635D
This video illustrates how stereotypes affect our perceptions of people, especially those belonging to cultures other than our own. - Symbolic Interactionism
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFQIIM8IRZU
This video explains symbolic interactionism.
Activities
- Watch the following short film:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikGVWEvUzNM
What is your interpretation of the film? What do you think it says about identity?
- Watch the following clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6pPBqfrAnI
In what ways have Ellen’s past experiences shaped helped shape her identity? How do aspects of her identity (for example, as a celebrity, a comedienne, a lesbian, etc.) affect her performance during the presentation and her connection with the audience?