Friday, 7 May 2010

The Cultural Sites

Spaces and Places
Sample Exam Question
It has been argued that places and spaces ‘speak’ to us in ways which reinforce our cultural identity. Drawing on contrasting examples, critically evaluate this view of places and spaces.


Fictions
Sample Exam Question
“The fictions and stories of contemporary culture are the most powerful forces in shaping our identities as cultural beings.”
Discuss this view of fictions in contemporary culture.


Objects of Desire
Sample exam question
“The design and marketing of consumer products tells us all we need to know about power relations in contemporary society.”
Assess this statement using your knowledge of objects of desire.

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