Q 1
Part 1: The following questions are worth 5 points each.
1. The song, Fly Me to the Moon, was an important popular artifact during the historic context of the moon missions. Who sang this song? And, name one way this became a symbol of the moon missions. Frank Simatra, it was played on the Apollo to the moon in 1969.
2. What is the definition of American exceptionalism? different and unique view of United States.
3. Identify one of the ways America’s “special role” as exceptional is articulated. self-rule
4. Who are the three principle examples of the contemporary space program? How do we refer to them? Although their goals seem similar, they do differ? What are their principle goals?
5. In our readings about technology, we learned a number of approaches to thinking about technology. What is the term that captures the idea that technology is the sole cause of cultural change?
Technological determinism
6. What is the term used to capture the idea that technological progress is equated with social progress? Technological positivism
7. Group one presented on a number of recurring core narratives found in all of their films. Name one: Unity
8. What is adventure capitalism? And, how does it fit with neoliberalism?
Part II: The following questions are worth 10 points each.
1. In module 1 we discussed the four dimensions of globalization, one that we didn’t talk about in depth is the ecological dimension. Identity and provide two (2) examples of this dimensions from the “space race” module. Briefly elaborate.
2. Our readings indicate an interesting collaboration between Lyndon B. Johnson and John F. Kennedy. Briefly identify and describe their individual roles and how they complemented each other.
Part III: The following questions are worth 20 points each (2-4 paragraphs).
1. Using the American Studies Approach look closely at the following photo, which is circulated with great frequency. 1) Text—Closely describe the text; 2) Context—identify two contexts that help the viewer make greater meaning of the text; 3) Power—lastly discuss what the photo tells us about power; 4) Bri
2. Cultural artifacts are powerful producers of dominant ideologies in that they reflect and shape key ideas about core narratives that serve to create a sense of unity among an “imagined community” (Anderson). As cultural artifacts, the four films presented by group one, draw on the core narrative about American exceptionalism through the figure of the “hero”. In this short essay, I’d like you to examine (identify and describe) at least two of the regulatory ideals about Americanness (nationality). Here I’m looking for qualities/characteristics.