Do you think U.S. culture is overly materialistic. Why or why not? If you do, what role do you think advertising has had in creating this state of affairs?
The American culture is based on freedom and that all should have equal opportunities to succeed in making a living. Our values consists of an owned home, cars, clothes, and food on the table for the family. You can add a dog in the list to create the “American Dream.” With these essentials crossed out in the list, it is part of the American culture to pursue for more. It is in our nature to indulge in material things that makes us, as human beings happy. Is the U.S culture overly materialistic? To be honest, not at all.
Of course there are those handful of wealthy Americans who love to show boat and overly materialistic to show off wealth and class. These are ignorant people who thrive off flaunting their possessions and it is unfair to label the United States under that category. The majority of America, the real America works 40 hours a week with kids to worry about when getting home. After a long day at work, is it too much to ask for a nice car with heated leather seats for the ride home? Is watching the big game on the flat screen plasma T.V overly materialistic? If I can afford these things with my own hard earned money, than I should be able to enjoy these luxuries.
The mind state of not only Americans but almost everybody in the world is to grow up, go to a good college and get a job that will make you rich. This structure proves that money does buy happiness. I know for a fact that no one is happy without money. If one is not happy and happens to be filthy rich, than that person is probably overly materialistic. For the rest of America, I say keep living in luxury as long as we can afford it.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
essay number 3
As an independent television producer, there are numerous aspects that come into play when producing a successful show. Being an open minded 21 year old Asian male in the United States, I feel my ideas will not only attract the target demographic, but an audience usually placed under “other.”
For news networks such as ABC and NBC, I am looking for coverage from all around the world. From the mountains of Tibet to the desserts in Egypt, I want journalists to give me news coming from real life people and not politicians. I want to hear what’s coming from the people with no voice. The name of the program will be, RWN (Real World News). 24 hours a day, there will be coverage on political wars from third world countries. There will be heart warming stories from struggling families in Ethiopia. A good producer must place himself in the shoes of the audience and this channel will show how the rest of the world is living.
I can’t have any complaints growing up in America. It has given me every opportunity to succeed and every freedom I could ask for. But as I get older, I realize there aren’t any important Asian figures in the American public. I haven’t seen many Asian Politicians and the majority of Asian actors and actresses are typecast into a stereotype. There is simply no voice for the Asian Americans. Having said all of this, as producer I will create an entertainment program called, AET(Asian Entertainment Television). Asians are the one group of demographics no one has reached to, at least on a nation wide scale.
In AET, there wouldn’t be any kung fu masters, SAT nerds, or any other stereotypes that has plagued the Asian entertainment industry in the United States.
This channel will provide music videos of Asian artists from all genres. Also, there will be reality and talk shows. AET will be competitive with channels such as MTV and BET.
For pay channels, I will create a program for the youth. From independent films to music videos, this channel will provide entertainment from up and coming artists and actors. A main portion of this channel will also consist of documentaries. Whether it is on the president of the U.S or a bum in the alley, these documentaries will be heartwarming and eye opening. These three programs I have created are all dealing with real life issues, a day to day experience from people across the world, which is what television is missing.
For news networks such as ABC and NBC, I am looking for coverage from all around the world. From the mountains of Tibet to the desserts in Egypt, I want journalists to give me news coming from real life people and not politicians. I want to hear what’s coming from the people with no voice. The name of the program will be, RWN (Real World News). 24 hours a day, there will be coverage on political wars from third world countries. There will be heart warming stories from struggling families in Ethiopia. A good producer must place himself in the shoes of the audience and this channel will show how the rest of the world is living.
I can’t have any complaints growing up in America. It has given me every opportunity to succeed and every freedom I could ask for. But as I get older, I realize there aren’t any important Asian figures in the American public. I haven’t seen many Asian Politicians and the majority of Asian actors and actresses are typecast into a stereotype. There is simply no voice for the Asian Americans. Having said all of this, as producer I will create an entertainment program called, AET(Asian Entertainment Television). Asians are the one group of demographics no one has reached to, at least on a nation wide scale.
In AET, there wouldn’t be any kung fu masters, SAT nerds, or any other stereotypes that has plagued the Asian entertainment industry in the United States.
This channel will provide music videos of Asian artists from all genres. Also, there will be reality and talk shows. AET will be competitive with channels such as MTV and BET.
For pay channels, I will create a program for the youth. From independent films to music videos, this channel will provide entertainment from up and coming artists and actors. A main portion of this channel will also consist of documentaries. Whether it is on the president of the U.S or a bum in the alley, these documentaries will be heartwarming and eye opening. These three programs I have created are all dealing with real life issues, a day to day experience from people across the world, which is what television is missing.
Monday, October 27, 2008
essay number 2
1. I am always seeking knowledge, and a goal of mine is to learn something new, all the time! I enjoy reading the Wall Street Journal because it exercises my brain. It allows me to know a little about everything. And If I continue this habit, I’ll eventually know a lot about everything. Prior to the Wall Street Journal, I have only read novels and magazines. It feels good to take interest in reading and learning from the newspaper.
2. The Wall Street Journal taught me how the economy of one nation can affect the entire world. Mass Media sources such as newspaper shows us how the world is connected by currency. From Japan to the United States, from sales to trade, the newspaper is the number one source of information to the world. I’ve learned big business and corporations control the wealth of a nation where millions of dollars are made and or loss everyday.
3. Compared to traditional textbook-based study and learning methods, reading the newspaper is a far better educational experience. The articles in the Wall Street Journal shows us how business is handled in the real-world, around the world. With traditional textbooks, we don’t have this outlook on the mass media. Like everyone else, I am furthering my education so I can get my hands on some big money, and The Wall Street Journal shows us how it is done.
4. The reading assignment has not changed my daily behavior or study habits. Since our class is at 1 p.m., I usually wake up early and get the reading done right before the quiz. I use this method partially because I procrastinate, but mostly because the information on the articles stay fresh in my mind. I use this method for every quiz or exam and it has worked out well. What I have noticed different about myself is my sudden interest in politics. Whether it is due to the election or the Wall Street Journal, I find myself glued into shows such as “Countdown with Keith Olberman.”
5. The weekly quizzes are a fairly effective way to measure what we’ve learned from the Wall Street Journal. It has enough core questions that determines if we’ve read it or not. But that is all it really determines. In my opinion, the set-up of the quiz lacks content. I suggest the quiz should only consist of three to four articles with at least three questions assigned to each article, opposed to having nine articles with only one question for each. Students would have to dig deeper and remember more than just key words in the articles.
6. To be honest, I am not likely to renew my subscription to The Wall Street Journal after this semester. Though I enjoy reading some articles, and expanding my knowledge, I’d rather watch TV. That might come off a little ignorant but I believe television teaches more than the newspaper. I’d rather learn by watching the Travel, History, and News channel. If the subscription to the Wall Street Journal is free, than it wouldn’t hurt to renew it.
2. The Wall Street Journal taught me how the economy of one nation can affect the entire world. Mass Media sources such as newspaper shows us how the world is connected by currency. From Japan to the United States, from sales to trade, the newspaper is the number one source of information to the world. I’ve learned big business and corporations control the wealth of a nation where millions of dollars are made and or loss everyday.
3. Compared to traditional textbook-based study and learning methods, reading the newspaper is a far better educational experience. The articles in the Wall Street Journal shows us how business is handled in the real-world, around the world. With traditional textbooks, we don’t have this outlook on the mass media. Like everyone else, I am furthering my education so I can get my hands on some big money, and The Wall Street Journal shows us how it is done.
4. The reading assignment has not changed my daily behavior or study habits. Since our class is at 1 p.m., I usually wake up early and get the reading done right before the quiz. I use this method partially because I procrastinate, but mostly because the information on the articles stay fresh in my mind. I use this method for every quiz or exam and it has worked out well. What I have noticed different about myself is my sudden interest in politics. Whether it is due to the election or the Wall Street Journal, I find myself glued into shows such as “Countdown with Keith Olberman.”
5. The weekly quizzes are a fairly effective way to measure what we’ve learned from the Wall Street Journal. It has enough core questions that determines if we’ve read it or not. But that is all it really determines. In my opinion, the set-up of the quiz lacks content. I suggest the quiz should only consist of three to four articles with at least three questions assigned to each article, opposed to having nine articles with only one question for each. Students would have to dig deeper and remember more than just key words in the articles.
6. To be honest, I am not likely to renew my subscription to The Wall Street Journal after this semester. Though I enjoy reading some articles, and expanding my knowledge, I’d rather watch TV. That might come off a little ignorant but I believe television teaches more than the newspaper. I’d rather learn by watching the Travel, History, and News channel. If the subscription to the Wall Street Journal is free, than it wouldn’t hurt to renew it.
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