HYPERMODERNISM AS IT RELATED TO AI PAPER
3) Formulate a Main Issue, Question, Problem, Challenge that you hope to address.
4) You must then use the THEORY to critique the TOPIC/THEMES as related to three of these cultural areas: a) media
technology, b) social/cultural value, c) attitude toward knowledge, entertainment, enlightenment, d) social and individual
destiny/futures, e) view toward “reality” and/or the universe.
Summary: You will use 1 theory to critique 1 topic with cultural implications in 3 areas.
OUTLINE FOR PAPER:
You should follow the general guidelines here, using these suggestions for subheadings in dividing up your paper.
1. Introduction — 1 page
• Here you should present the theme of your paper and the goals it hopes to accomplish. In other words,
briefly and clearly summarize what the paper is going to say and which theories/topics you will be
using. Why is this topic worth discussing in a paper? Why does this theme interest you?
2. Background: summary of theory and topic. — 2-3 pages
• In this section you should summarize the theory and then offer a brief review of what others have
said about these theories and topics. Describe the parameters of the theory/topic, perhaps contrasting it
with some of the other topics/themes discussed in class. Draw from the class readings.
3. Statement of Main Issue (or Question, Problem, or Challenge you are addressing) — 1-2 paragraphs
4. Analysis and Critique — 5-7 pages
• In this section, you should refer to the readings as you critique the theory/topic and examples. Relate
the your critique to at least three of these realms: a) media technology, b) social/cultural value, c) attitude toward
knowledge, entertainment, enlightenment, c) social and individual destiny/futures, e) view toward “reality” and/or
the universe. To support your critique, use examples drawn from the technology/content of media — the internet,
TV, film, radio, books, magazines, websites, art, architecture, or any other media or technology.
5. Conclusion — 1-2 pages
• This section should summarize your paper and analysis, with the goal of persuading the reader that your analysis
has been insightful and successful.
References
• You should provide a list of references, following MLA guidelines. There should be at least 10 references of class work