Meme Analysis CMNS 2180_W22 (10%) Due: Feb 4th. 11:59pm. Moodle. Visual presentation, with 500 words, max. To be posted on Class Forum. 1. Find an example of a Meme that you would like to analyze. This can be a typical image/text internet meme, or something in a different medium, like a video challenge or profile picture change, etc. 2. Create a document that includes the meme, so we can all see what it is (if a video, put a thumbnail or two, and include the link). 3. Then, with the image, develop a short discussion about why you think this meme is culturally resonant. Write about a 500-word analysis that covers the following (you don’t have to cover them in order and answer to these may overlap): a) What does the meme mean? How does it work? What is its cultural significance? What references, ideas, issues, anxieties, and/or sources of culture does it bring together? b) What are the audiences or communities of interest for this meme? If you are aware of how the meme has travelled between different communities, reflect on how it’s meaning, or significance, may have changed. c) What do you think might motivate the engagement with/sharing of this meme? What kind of communication need is fulfilled? Consider why certain groups/communities might find the meme relevant to share? d) Can you identify any underlying cultural ideas and values on which the meme is based? Does the meme work to reinforce these, shift them, challenge them? Does the meme work to authorize particular position or way of thinking? Does the meme engage a pervasive cultural anxiety, anger or joy? 4. Upload your Meme Analysis as a unique file (pdf) or paste into the submission box for the Assignment one Forum. Marking Criteria — Meme Analysis Based on 10 Point Scale: 1-4 Not done/Inadequate 5-6 Attempted but not satisfactory in showing understanding of content or engaging at analytical and applied levels 6.5-7 Satisfactory but significantly more work to do in depth, scope and quality of analytical engagement 7.5-8 Good grasp of content, but some limits to analysis/application 8.5+ Excellent thoughtful and analytical work. Criteria Understanding. Assignment demonstrates a strong understanding of the function and significance of the memes/meme culture and engages questions of media circulation in thoughtful ways. . Critical Thinking. Assignment engages in analytical thinking, moving past description to a clearly developed argument that shows engagement with course material. Innovation. Assignment demonstrates interesting thinking about the issues raised by the topic and its relationship to social structures and practices. Structure. Assignment is well-organized, employs features of design and appropriate levels of expression. Professional writing, accurate grammar quality writing. Overall structure of is logical and easy to read. TOTAL: Score (10 Point Scale) Comments Purchase answer to see full attachment Explanation & Answer: 500 words Tags: pop culture Meme Analysis Funny Meme User generated content is uploaded by users for the purposes of learning and should be used following our company’shonor code & terms of service.