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Beijing: Biography of an Imperial Capital
(BBC Worldwide, 2008), 150 page(s)
This series explores the forces that have shaped Beijing’s history. It discusses the physical layout of the city, shows how Beijing functioned as a place where China and the outside world met, and explains that the city’s biography reflects many rulers, rebels, and renegades.
(BBC Worldwide, 2008), 150 page(s)
Description
This series explores the forces that have shaped Beijing’s history. It discusses the physical layout of the city, shows how Beijing functioned as a place where China and the outside world met, and explains that the city’s biography reflects many rulers, rebels, and renegades.
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Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
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Copyright ©2008 BBC Worldwide
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Black English as an American Dialect
(Chip Taylor Communications), 30 page(s)
The term “Ebonics” has been coined to identify the nonstandard variety of the English language that is spoken by some 2n Americans. However, the identification of Ebonics as a dialect has been the subject of debate among educators and politicians. In this program, John Rickford uses his 25 years of research on...
(Chip Taylor Communications), 30 page(s)
Description
The term “Ebonics” has been coined to identify the nonstandard variety of the English language that is spoken by some 2n Americans. However, the identification of Ebonics as a dialect has been the subject of debate among educators and politicians. In this program, John Rickford uses his 25 years of research on 2n-American English to clarify key issues surrounding the Ebonics controversy.
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Chip Taylor Communications
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Copyright © by Chip Taylor Communications
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The Bro Code: How Contemporary Culture Creates Sexist Men
(Media Education Foundation, 2011), 58 mins, 58 page(s)
Featuring commentary from experts, this program explores the forces in male culture that condition many boys and men to dehumanize and disrespect women. The DVD discusses the pervasive message in popular culture that encourages men to control and humiliate women.
(Media Education Foundation, 2011), 58 mins, 58 page(s)
Description
Featuring commentary from experts, this program explores the forces in male culture that condition many boys and men to dehumanize and disrespect women. The DVD discusses the pervasive message in popular culture that encourages men to control and humiliate women.
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Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Media Education Foundation
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Copyright ©2011 by Media Education Foundation
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The Bro Code: How Contemporary Culture Creates Sexist Men
(Media Education Foundation, 2011), 58 mins, 58 page(s)
Featuring commentary from experts, this program explores the forces in male culture that condition many boys and men to dehumanize and disrespect women. The DVD discusses the pervasive message in popular culture that encourages men to control and humiliate women.
(Media Education Foundation, 2011), 58 mins, 58 page(s)
Description
Featuring commentary from experts, this program explores the forces in male culture that condition many boys and men to dehumanize and disrespect women. The DVD discusses the pervasive message in popular culture that encourages men to control and humiliate women.
Field of Study
Language
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Media Education Foundation
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Copyright ©2011 by Media Education Foundation
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Broadcasting Your Brand
(Kantola Productions, 2009), 50 mins, 50 page(s)
Featuring Cody Simms of Yahoo! Inc., this program teaches how to publicize one’s brand and content on the Internet using such on-demand methods as RSS, Twitter, widget embedded content, and shared application platforms.
(Kantola Productions, 2009), 50 mins, 50 page(s)
Description
Featuring Cody Simms of Yahoo! Inc., this program teaches how to publicize one’s brand and content on the Internet using such on-demand methods as RSS, Twitter, widget embedded content, and shared application platforms.
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Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Kantola Productions
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Copyright ©2009 by Kantola Productions
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Building Arguments
(Dallas County Community College District, 2007), 30 mins, 30 page(s)
This program introduces a variety of tools for building arguments and shows how to employ various persuasive strategies when creating arguments. It teaches how to discover and elicit new ways of thinking about a topic and explains how to analyze the arguability of a thesis, develop support, present evidence, use l...
(Dallas County Community College District, 2007), 30 mins, 30 page(s)
Description
This program introduces a variety of tools for building arguments and shows how to employ various persuasive strategies when creating arguments. It teaches how to discover and elicit new ways of thinking about a topic and explains how to analyze the arguability of a thesis, develop support, present evidence, use logic and appeals, organize counterarguments, and employ concessions.
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Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Dallas County Community College District
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Copyright © by Dallas County Community College District
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Business Verbal Communications
(Intelecom, 2009), 26 mins, 26 page(s)
This program examines organizational problems that result from poor verbal communication skills. It teaches five basic rules of communication, details the communications cycle, discusses body language, looks at the relationship between improved communication and stress reduction, and explains the concept of “pos...
(Intelecom, 2009), 26 mins, 26 page(s)
Description
This program examines organizational problems that result from poor verbal communication skills. It teaches five basic rules of communication, details the communications cycle, discusses body language, looks at the relationship between improved communication and stress reduction, and explains the concept of “positive speak.”
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Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Intelecom
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Copyright ©2009 by Intelecom
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A Closer Look at Advertising
(RMI Media Production, 2000), 1 hour, 60 page(s)
This DVD examines the process and commercial utility of advertising. It defines the promotional mix, discusses advertising’s role in marketing, explains when, where, why, and how to advertise, considers various forms of advertising media, and shows how to measure the efficacy of an advertising campaign.
(RMI Media Production, 2000), 1 hour, 60 page(s)
Description
This DVD examines the process and commercial utility of advertising. It defines the promotional mix, discusses advertising’s role in marketing, explains when, where, why, and how to advertise, considers various forms of advertising media, and shows how to measure the efficacy of an advertising campaign.
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Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
RMI Media Production
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Copyright ©2000 by RMI Media Production
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The Codes of Gender: Identity and Performance in Pop Culture
(Media Education Foundation, 2009), 1 hour, 60 page(s)
In this DVD, Sut Jhally applies Erving Goffman’s analysis of advertising to the contemporary commercial landscape and shows how this influential media form reinforces gender norms. He provides a definition for gender as a ritualized performance. For mature audiences.
(Media Education Foundation, 2009), 1 hour, 60 page(s)
Description
In this DVD, Sut Jhally applies Erving Goffman’s analysis of advertising to the contemporary commercial landscape and shows how this influential media form reinforces gender norms. He provides a definition for gender as a ritualized performance. For mature audiences.
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Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Media Education Foundation
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Copyright ©2009 by Media Education Foundation
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Cognition and Language
(Coastline Community College), 30 mins, 30 page(s)
This program shows how human language differs from methods of communication in animals. It examines the varied components of human language, looks at the use of symbolic representations in depicting objects, actions, ideas, and feelings, and considers the linguistic capabilities of animals.
(Coastline Community College), 30 mins, 30 page(s)
Description
This program shows how human language differs from methods of communication in animals. It examines the varied components of human language, looks at the use of symbolic representations in depicting objects, actions, ideas, and feelings, and considers the linguistic capabilities of animals.
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Publisher
Coastline Community College
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Copyright © by Coastline Community College
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