For their final project, second semester Composition students (ENG 112) work in groups to create presentations that introduce, analyze, and draw a conclusion about a significant American cultural artifact, (a trend, a celebrity, or anything that significantly impacts American culture). Students work together to build a persuasive argument using a combination of text, multimedia, and visual design. Students develop a claim about the negative or positive impact of the artifact on the demographic of American culture it affects. Alternatively, students may discuss what the artifact says about our culture.
These students are asked to explore a cultural artifact and determine its significance and/or role in our society. Students are encouraged to present their findings using any media they wish to implement.
(See the assignment overview and supporting research PPT slides by NOVA librarian Elizabeth Dellavedova for more in depth details on the project.)
Please feel free to browse through all available presentations!
- Kim Kardashian
- Beyonce (1 of 2)
- Napster
- Smartphones
- FaceTime
- McDonald’s
- Beyonce (2 of 2)
- YouTube (1 of 2)
- Video Streaming
- iPhone (1 of 2)
- Cell Phones
- Paul McCartney presentation and song
- Touch Technology
- Disney Princesses
- YouTube (2 of 2)
- Texting
- N.W.A.
- Michael Jordan (The Brand)
- iPhone (2 of 2)
- Minecraft
- Co-Pilot Cars
- Starbucks
Last updated August 9, 2023