COM 107 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Postmodern Culture, The Daily Telegraph, Digital Cable
17 Oct 2018
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. culture symbols of expression that individuals, groups and societies use to make sense of daily life and articulate their values. ideals are passed down through generations, this helps to maintain and develop society. according to campbell, what are the characteristics of high culture and of low culture? . high culture a symbolic expression that has come to mean good taste ; often supported by wealthy patrons; associated with higher education. low culture associated with the questionable tastes of the masses, who enjoy the commercial junk circulated by the mass media. ex: reality tv, fast food, violent video games. according to the lecture, what are 4 values of modern culture and 4 values of post-modern. modern culture 1. celebrating the individual; 2. working efficiently; 3. believing in rational order; 4. rejecting tradition. post-modern culture 1. anti-hierarchy; 2. diversifying & recycling culture; 3. questioning scientific reasoning (while embracing technology); 4. acknowledging paradox.
