Some parts of this question ask you to apply course concepts to the song I Can,...

 

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Some parts of this question ask you to apply course concepts to the song I Can, by Nas. This is a rap song that contains elements of classical music, specifically Beethoven's F Elise. The artist raps about trying, succeeding, and encourages young people to stay away from bad influences. You were advised to listen to the song before launching the exam. Don't use exam time to listen to this song. This is not about the music, it's about the course concepts you're using in the context of the music. Before composing your response, read the paragraph labeling instructions below. A. Campbell et al present a model of culture as a skyscraper. What are the top and bottom areas of the skyscraper called, in terms of culture? List the labels given to these two areas, and in your own words define both of these areas of culture. B. Campbell et al discuss what some people who subscribe to this hierarchy metaphor believe about content that would be located at the bottom of the skyscraper. What is one of the criticisms these people have about content that would be located at the bottom of the skyscraper? To what extent do you agree or disagree with that one criticism, and why? c. After reflecting on / Can and the skyscraper in this way, where would you place the song on the skyscraper, and why? Some parts of this question ask you to apply course concepts to the song I Can, by Nas. This is a rap song that contains elements of classical music, specifically Beethoven's F Elise. The artist raps about trying, succeeding, and encourages young people to stay away from bad influences. You were advised to listen to the song before launching the exam. Don't use exam time to listen to this song. This is not about the music, it's about the course concepts you're using in the context of the music. Before composing your response, read the paragraph labeling instructions below. A. Campbell et al present a model of culture as a skyscraper. What are the top and bottom areas of the skyscraper called, in terms of culture? List the labels given to these two areas, and in your own words define both of these areas of culture. B. Campbell et al discuss what some people who subscribe to this hierarchy metaphor believe about content that would be located at the bottom of the skyscraper. What is one of the criticisms these people have about content that would be located at the bottom of the skyscraper? To what extent do you agree or disagree with that one criticism, and why? c. After reflecting on / Can and the skyscraper in this way, where would you place the song on the skyscraper, and why?

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A According to Campbell et als model of culture as a skyscraper the top area is referred to as high ... View the full answer