questions chap 3 Flashcards
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How do you have an effect on the creation of popular culture?
By what you choose to buy, say, read, watch and wear.
Where does much of the popular culture we engage in come from? What do these companies
produce?
Media transnational corporations. They produce much of the films, radio and TV shows, music,
books, fashion and magazines consumed around the world.
When did companies begin to merge into media transnationals?
1990s
Give an example of media convergence.
Atlantic Music and HBO are owned by AOL/Time Warner.
What do critics of the concentration of media ownership say about it?
may impose a universal culture on the cultures of the world.
List the advantages of media transnational corporations.
They have large financial and human resources to create new media.
Many people enjoy the media products created by these corporations.
They can use their control of the media to express voices of diverse cultures.
List the concerns about media transnational corporations.
They have too much influence over world culture.
Smaller, diverse media cannot compete financially with transnationals.
Transnationals do not use their power to express voices of diverse cultures.
What percentage of revenue earned in theatres in 2003/04 was from Canadian films? What percentage was from foreign films?
4.2 percent. 95.8 percent.
What disadvantages do Canadian films have when it comes to media transnationals?
Canadian movies are less likely to be shown in theatres owned by media transnationals, as they rely on independent production and distribution.
Why does this problem not exist in Quebec?
Because there is a strong regional Francophone film industry in Quebec and the media
transnationals do not have as much influence there.
What are the Two Views on hybridization presented on page 52?
It is a positive impact of media and communications technology. It counters the universalizing
effects of media transnationals.
There is a danger of losing unique personal and cultural identities through hybridization.
Describe the Examples of hybridization shown on page 52.
Mixing elements from different cultures. People mix a wide range of elements from different
cultures such as clothes, music, spirituality, food and dance to create new expressions of identity.
Trace the history of the use of communication technologies in Canada
began in the 1840s with the telegraph. followed by the invention of the telephone,
radio, film and television. now includes satellite and Internet technologies.
Describe how the use of technologies affects cultural diversity in Canada
Canadians can mitigate the effects of universalization of Canadian culture through broadcasting, strengthening individual and collective identities by broadcasting Canadian identities to larger audiences.
What is an important difference between public and private broadcasters in Canada?
Public broadcasters are mandated to promote Canadian culture while private broadcasters are
not.
How do the CBC and SRC express Canadian perspectives?
They use radio, television, and Internet technologies to do this.
What are the arguments of those who favour a national public broadcaster?
A national broadcaster is crucial in Canada’s culture, as it reflects shared values and prevents it from losing its identity to global culture. However, critics argue that public broadcasters portray an elitist view and that Canadian identity must compete independently.
What is TV5? Describe how it began, where it broadcasts, and where its programming comes
from.
French language television network, created in 1984, broadcasts to 132 million homes in 165 countries, making it the third largest worldwide network. Content mainly comes from France, Belgium, Switzerland, and African regions, meeting CRTC regulations.
What is the purpose of 24 heures a Vancouver?
It presented a full 24 hours about Vancouver and its Francophone community.
When was the APTN launched? Describe two examples of APTN programming.
In September of 1999.
Takugiani is a children’s show presented in Inuktitut, the language of the Inuit people. It teaches
children about traditional Inuit values such as respect for Elders, sharing and patience.
Haa Shagoon is a documentary series that profiles Yukon First Nations Elders who describe their
cultural family and community history, as well as their lifestyles. It is presented in Tlingit, but
uses other First Nations languages of the Yukon Territory.
What are the roots of Official Bilingualism in Canada?
Canada, originally New France, spoke French until British Empire. Today, one in five Canadians is Canadien, and one in four speaks French as a first language, with many studying in Francophone schools.
List the strategies Canada used to promote French as an official language.
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- Set out your goals in a founding document.
- Do what is in your immediate power.
- Investigate problems as they emerge.
- Follow up with a report.
- Respond to the report.
- Appoint people to take action.
- Reconfirm your goals.
- Use encouragement.
- Legislate change.
Describe one supporting view of the CRTC and one critical view of the CRTC.
It helps promote Canadian cultures, giving Canadian artists the exposure they need to succeed.
Its rules stifle artistic creativity and prevent viewers from choosing what they want to watch or hear.
How do broadcasters determine whether or not what they broadcast is CanCon? How many
points are needed to be considered a Canadian production? Do some of your favourite shows
generate enough points?
They use a point scale. You need at least six points to be considered a Canadian production.
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