Media Watch

Mark Goodman ¹, Danae Carlson ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Communication, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box PF; MS: 9574, Mississippi State, MS 39759, US

Abstract

In 2010, Waka Waka was chosen as the anthem for the FIFA World Cup held in South Africa, and Shakira, a well known vocal artist, was appointed the task of performing. The lyrics of the song present a message of world unity. But, a semiotic reading of the official video presents a different interpretation. This paper examines the conflicts between Waka Waka's lyrics and its cinematography, while delving deeper into its underlying colonialism.

Keywords

Colonialism, Semiotics, Waka Waka , Shakira, South Africa

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Van Roberts ¹, Mark Goodman ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Communication, Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, MS 39701-5800, US
2 Department of Communication, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, US

Abstract

Casablanca is one of the most researched and analyzed films in scholarship. However, an historical analysis reveals that censorship by the federal government influenced how Warner Brothers shot and edited the film. A review of the federal documents from the Office of War Information, Bureau of Motion Pictures, and the Overseas Bureau forced changes in the film involving the depiction of the French. We consider several parts of the film identified by the censors as problematic and consider how Warner Brothers shot those scenes, including the famous conclusion of the film.

Keywords

Casablance, Censorship, WW II, OWI-BMP

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Mark Goodman ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Communication, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box PF; MS: 9574, Mississippi State, MS 39762, US

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Van Roberts ¹, Mark Goodman ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Communication, Mississippi University for Women, Mississippi State, US
2 Department of Communication, Mississippi State University, PO Box PF MS 9574, Mississippi State, US

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Dirty Harry was released 40 years ago. We contend that it was a very influential film because it was one of the first mainstream pornography films. Our analysis shows how the producers of Dirty Harry used the signifiers and ideology of a porn film to reveal the dirty side of society. Today, those porn film signifiers have created a porn film ideology, which is a common element on television and in film.

Keywords

Dirty Harry, Obscenity, Pornography, Semiotics

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Steven Mccorkle ¹, Armstrong ², Mark Goodman ³, Janice Giddens ⁴

Affiliations
1 Wellness Connection, Starkville, Mississippi, US
2 Department of Psychology, Mississippi, US
3 Department of Communication, Mississippi State University, PO Box PF MS 9574, Mississippi State, MS 39762, US
4 Clarkston Community Center in Atlanta, George, US

Abstract

Freshman 15 has been identified as a major medical issue on college campuses for over a decade. Scholars have indicated that Freshman 15 treatment options need to include physical fitness, nutrition, and counseling. Our analysis of the web sites of 45 major universities indicates that most schools need to improve their communication methods if they are going to successfully provide intervention to their students.

Keywords

Freshman 15, Sustainable Agriculture, Physical Fitness, Counseling

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Skye C. Cooley ¹, Mark Goodman ²

Affiliations
1 Mississippi State University, US
2 Department of Communication, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box PF; MS: 9574, Mississippi State, MS 39762, US

Abstract

On March 31, 2014 North Korea and South Korea shot artillery shells into each country's territorial waters. No one was injured in another incident of the 60 years of conflict on the Korean peninsula. This rather nonsensical activity of war is just another step in the hegemonic dance steps initiated by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. This paper applies the theory of hegemony to explain why the leadership of North Korea requires on-going conflict without war.

Keywords

Hegemony, DRPK, U.S., Propaganda, Crisis

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Mark Goodman ¹, Danae Carlson ¹, Laci Kyles ¹, Nick Goodman ¹

Affiliations
1 Mississippi State University, US

Abstract

The games that have become a staple on Facebook provide lessons on how to make websites and Internet marketing more successful. We highlight these points that gamers have accomplished: Provide ideological agreement, Create a community, Provide a sense of control or autonomy, Create a way for people to communicate with each other, Recognize gender differences, Provide rewards, and Convince people to commit.  

Keywords

Gamification, Facebook, Silverpop, Bunchball.

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