Length: Write a 2-page paper.
Style: Adhere to MLA style guidelines.
Content:
Comparative Analysis: Compare and contrast, through synthesis, how Azuma and Adorno characterize and critique the divisions between serious and frivolous culture.
Building on Frameworks: Discuss how Azuma builds on and goes beyond Adornos framework through his analysis of terrorism and tourism.
Support with Examples: Use specific examples and quotations from the readings to support your analysis.
Key Considerations for Analysis:
Characterization of Cultures: How does each author characterize serious vs. frivolous culture? What traits are associated with each?
Social and Political Implications: What social and political implications do Azuma and Adorno argue arise from this division?
Analysis of Terrorism and Tourism: How does Azumas reflection on tourism and terrorism challenge or support Adornos perspective? What examples does he give?
A New Approach to Understanding Tourism: What new approach does Azuma call for to understand tourism, and how does this support or undermine Adornos theory of popular culture?
Additional Submission Instructions:
Screenshots for Quotations: When quoting directly from Azuma and Adorno, attach screenshots of the specific sections you are quoting from. This is to ensure accurate representation and sourcing of the material.
File Format: Submit your paper and screenshots in the specified digital format (e.g., PDF, DOCX).
Labeling Screenshots: Clearly label each screenshot with the page number and paragraph from the respective texts.
