The Lead Shoes (Sidney Peterson, 15.5 min., 1949) http://www.ubu.com/film/peterson_lead.htmlAfter watch the film from the link above, please type your answer to the questions - Why do you think the filmmaker decided to use this particular sound/music?- What is your general response to this film?Your comment should be between 100 & 200 words.

Week 4 – After reading The Impact of New Media on Intercultural Communication in Global Context, think about the innovations in digital media that have changed the way we think, act, and live.A) After reading under the categories in New Media and Globalization and The Impact of New Media on Intercultural Communication, apply critical thinking techniques to help Shan (2010) answer this question, “Is intercultural communication possible?” under the context of new media in global society.B) Also, has digital media influenced music? What are your music habits and how do you listen to music and buy it? How have your habits changed in the way you access and buy music?C) After watching "Michael Lockrey: Citizen Journalism and the Democratisation of News Coverage" provide an example of how citizen journalism has been effective. Explain how it was effective and explain how citizen journalism can also be problematic.

Visionary Film (Meshes of the Afternoon, pg 3 - 15)After reading the assigned part in the textbook, type your comment in the thread. You can type your own thoughts on "Meshes of the Afternoon," if you were in the last class, as your response to what MacDonald describes the film.