Essays about: "Cultural Semiotics"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 62 essays containing the words Cultural Semiotics.
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1. Collective Digital Identity of Russian Nationalist Organisations in the Invasion of Ukraine
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Medier och kommunikationAbstract : This project investigates Russian nationalist organisations during the invasion of Ukraine, to study their collective identity and practises. It features an ethnography of 26 organisations, their websites and social media. Their content is coded via a semiotic framework, categorising their symbols, images, content posted and other identity tropes. READ MORE
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2. The Mirror in the Artwork : A Semiotic Psychoanalysis of Season Two of The White Lotus
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)Abstract : This text uses a semiotic psychoanalytical framework to analyze season two of The White Lotus. This text examines the significance of the artwork of the show and applies Lacan’s mirror theory to the series’ artwork and the character Ethan. READ MORE
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3. Women in Kyrgyz Music Videos : A Social Semiotic Analysis of Women’s Representation in Kyrgyz Visual Media
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutet för Rysslands- och Eurasienstudier; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och mediaAbstract : This master thesis study examines Kyrgyz-language music videos to explore the visual representation of women, including women experiencing gender-based violence. It addresses a gap in the literature regarding women in Kyrgyz music videos and argues that media communicates context-specific meaning about gendered cultural realities. READ MORE
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4. Zelenskyj – Defending the Democratic Spirit : a semiotic case study on political personalisation
University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kommunikation och medierAbstract : Since Russia initiated their war in Ukraine February 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj went from being a national celebrity to becoming a global phenomenon. With international news media reporting on his every move, the representation of Zelenskyj has become central to how distant audiences make sense of the war, gaining immense popularity among Western audiences particularly. READ MORE
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5. Transcending Borders with Site Specificity : A Global Case Study in Transcultural Digital Engagement
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)Abstract : Despite our digitally interconnected world, media representations of people and cultures are often harmfully biased or narrow. This makes it difficult for viewersto understand the conditions, feelings, and struggles of others, not only on a global scale, but also within local contexts. READ MORE