Communications Question

You should write a response to the chapter by Marcuse (1964) and the essay by Schmitt, Brakus & Biraglia, (2022).  In Marcuse, focus primarily on his discussion of needs (real and false).  Schmitt, Brakus and Biraglia provide an interesting application of the theory. Describe the connection between the two readings.

The paper should reflect a critical reading of the texts and your reaction.  Think of the paper as having two parts:

1) Make sure to identify the key arguments/relevant concepts in the readings. Summarize what the authors meant, or at least what you think the authors meant, and try to see the world with that theoretical lens.

2) Critique the  theory from an outside perspective, finding its strengths but also its flaws.  Try to include an example that helps illustrate/update the theory.

* * You should write in your own words.  You are welcome to use direct quotes, but the quoted materials will not count toward the minimum word count. Paraphrasing materials must also be in your own words – it is not enough to just change a few words here and there.

Post paper in Canvas by Monday of week 3 before class

Post two critical questions for each of the articles assigned for presentation 1-Asquith, K. (2021). “The Visual Cliches of Legal Cannabis Promotion on Social Media.2-Crockett, D. (2017). “Paths to Respectability: Consumption and Stigma management in the Contemporary Black Middle Class.”