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2. A New Chapter : Internet Cultures ( Choice of Topic )

The assignment brief was shared to us online on our first day of class. As I was curious, I started looking up on all the topics. Topic 3 and 4 caught my eye as I have a few ideas on my mind.

Choice of topics :
  1.  Investigate a major controversy that unfolded online. Discuss its relevance to creative professionals.
  2.  Cyberspace is vital for protecting and spreading democracy. Explore this question its effectiveness.
  3.  How did mobile devices change the way people use the internet? Consider its consumer impact and relate them to a specific creative industry/profession.
  4. Compare and contrast how two different communities or social groups use a specific social media platform. Which of the two groups has more to gain from it and why?
  5. Malaysians are so uncreative that they cannot even make 'dank' memes. Argue for or against the statement.
  6. Identify a figure who is generally known to have played a major role on the internet. Evaluate if his/her contributions are justified or mythologized. 
From my knowledge,
Topic 3 emphasises on :-
- How mobile devices change the way people use the internet
- The impact of mobile devices towards the consumers
- The relation between this situation and the creative industry/profession

 Topic 4 emphasises on :-
- Differences and major differences between communities/social groups using a specific social media platform
- A particular group that gain more from the other using the same social media platform


On my next post, I'll be pouring my thoughts on both of this topics before deciding on which topic I should proceed with.

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