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X (formerly Twitter) Perspectives on Gender and Cultural Representation in Mulan (2020) and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
Download2024-03-22
Inequalities in gender and cultural representation are still prevalent throughout much of society and although these issues are becoming more widely recognized, progress in these areas has been largely stagnant. In recent years, Hollywood has been faced with strong public backlash and increased...
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Unveiling the Veiled: Semiotic Analysis of Symbols and Power Dynamics in the Denver Airport Conspiracy Theories
Download2024-02-26
This capstone project, titled 'Unveiling the Veiled: Semiotic Analysis of Symbols and Power Dynamics in the Denver Airport Conspiracy Theories,' embarks on a thorough examination and undertaking of the public discourse surrounding the Denver International Airport, paying special attention to its...
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2024-07-09
The purpose of this paper is to propose a taxonomy of artificial intelligence (AI) literacy to support AI literacy education and research. This study makes use of the facet analysis technique and draws upon various sources of data and information to develop a taxonomy of AI literacy. The research...
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Where Do We Find Help? Examining Digital Communication Channels and Challenges for Services Supporting Houseless People in Edmonton Alberta
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Purpose. When facing a housing crisis, it is crucial to know where to go for help. This Capstone research study examines access to and use of digital communications by individuals seeking houseless support in Edmonton, Alberta. Specifically, through a review of online and social media...
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How Digital Storytelling Can Be Used in Postsecondary Instruction: A case study of ds106, an online course at the University of Mary Washington
Download2023-03-31
Digital storytelling has existed since the early 1990s and has since been adapted for use in various educational settings. With changing technologies and pedagogical techniques, the traditional definition coined by the StoryCenter of a true story as one told using video, voice over, audio, and...
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2023-03-01
This capstone examines Alberta’s weekly COVID-19 press briefings through the lens of crisis communications. These weekly press briefings were the main vehicle through which the province’s premier and chief medical officer of health relayed pandemic-related information and directives to the...
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2023-08-19
Higher education plays a critical role in society, creating a path for individuals and communities to better health and wellbeing. To support more diversity in higher education, brand plays a fundamental role in attracting a more diverse group of students, as well as staff and faculty,...
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2023-07-25
This case study explores what Media Richness Theory (Daft and Lengel, 1986) may offer as a theory to explain employee “Zoom fatigue” during COVID-19 and also examines potential fatigue-related gender differences that may affect our understanding of the theory. This project sought experiences from...
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All in the Lacy Detail. Undressing the Victim and Stripping Back the Meaning: A Critical Discourse and Semiotic Analysis of the Use of the Underwear as Evidence in Rape Trials.
Download2023-08-23
This paper employs both a Semiotic perspective and Critical Discourse Analysis to examine the use of underwear in the Cork, Ireland rape case, exploring how meaning is constructed through gendered symbols when employed in legal and online settings. Research examines data samples extracted from...