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LAS 432

LAS 432 WEEK 5 MIDTERM EXAM



LAS 432 WEEK 5 MIDTERM EXAM,
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LAS 432 Midterm Exam - Version 1
Question: (TCO 1) The Neolithic Revolution was a result of
Question: (TCO 1) Francis Bacon argued that scientific method differed from logic and mathematics in that
Question: (TCOs 2 & 8) Rapid urbanization in Britain during the 19th century was the result of
Question: (TCOs 2 & 8) The introduction of four uniform time zones in the United States was a direct result of
Question: (TCO 4) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Wiki art?
Question: (TCO 4) According to Winner, the use of computer technologies to supervise workers is
Question: (TCO 8): The most culturally influential class in Industrial Britain was
Question: (TCO 11) Which of the following is NOT a scholarly resource?
Question: (TCO 12) Bill Joy argues that the most dangerous aspect of GNR technologies is
Question: (TCO 12) The unintended effects of e-mail are





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Question: You must complete all three essays. These essays are worth 50 points each, so please take the time to think through your answers and review them before submitting. These essays should be a minimum of five paragraphs in length each. They should contain a clear thesis statement in the first paragraph (an answer to the question!). Make sure your explanation is clear and that you provide specific examples. Any quotes from the readings or external materials must include quotation marks and an in-text citation. Failure to identify quoted material could result in a 0 for the exam and a formal academic dishonesty charge.(TCOs 1 & 2) Why does Cowan believe it is important to examine technologies in the context of technological systems? What advantage does this broader perspective give to planners? Give a specific current technological example (not it the reading) in support of your answer.
Question: (TCOs 4 & 8) Identify two authors from your readings and compare their views on the impact of technology on a culture. To what degree does each author see the technology affecting social change? Were there special interests involved in the decision making concerning the development and use of the technology? Provide specific examples
Question: (TCOs 3 & 4) How have changes in technology affected the recording industry and our understanding of what it means to be a professional musician? How have changes in technology affected our access to recorded music and the control exercised by traditional distributors? How will all these changes affect cultural trends and our expectations of music as an art form? Provide specific examples.
LAS 432 Midterm Exam - Version 2


LAS 432 WEEK 5 MIDTERM EXAM

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