Flaneurs / Seeing the World, Effecting Change
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A 25 page research paper that explores the world of the modern flaneur. The writer posits that the new adult generation (Generation X) is composed of flaneurs, trained by visual and sound bites to become the world's spectators, and through follow-up action, they effect a different world. The writer discusses the effectiveness of this generation whose interest is in information (peace) rather than technology (war). As information is applied by this generation to artistic endeavors, the author provides a history of flaneurs and their objective and subjective purposes. Criticism of this generation by older generations is presented, along with refuting arguments. Bibliography lists 28 sources.
Filename: Flaneur.wps
Essay Title: Flaneurs / Seeing the World, Effecting Change

Foul Language and the Media
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A 3 page paper which examines what the increase in foul language in mass media says about our society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAfoulln.rtf
Essay Title: Foul Language and the Media

Fox News Biased
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A 12 page paper which examines how and why Fox News is biased, or considered biased. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAfox.rtf
Essay Title: Fox News Biased

Freedom of Expression in Poland
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An 11 page paper which discusses restrictions and/or limitations on freedom of expression in Poland. The primary text for this examination is "Shtetl: The Life and Death of a Small Town and the World of Polish Jews" by Eva Hoffman. The paper discusses some of the history of Poland as it relates to culture and the media, as is presented in Hoffman's book, and discusses how the constrictions and the economic conditions seem to play a large part in the lack of freedoms in Poland as they involve the media and expression. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
Filename: RApoland.wps
Essay Title: Freedom of Expression in Poland

Freedom Of Speech: Media Content
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The First Amendment guarantees the freedom of speech, which opens a very large can of worms within the American political schema and it's interpretation by its citizens and courts. This 5 page paper argues that he media has the right, as well as the responsibility to represent the social reality. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KTmedcnt.wps
Essay Title: Freedom Of Speech: Media Content

Gaps Between Theory and Application of Satellite Communications
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This 11 page report discusses the gaps between the theories related to satellite communications and their applications as compared with the actual practice being utilized or expanded upon. An ever-increasing number of applications of international communications satellite technology have developed in the past forty years but many of those applications are still variations on the communications theme. This paper both discusses satellites and their capabilities but also examines the number of potential satellite applications that have received little attention or development. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: BWsat.rtf
Essay Title: Gaps Between Theory and Application of Satellite Communications

Gender Studies In Saturday Morning Marketing
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A 10 page paper looking at the content of both children's TV shows and the commercials within them from a gender view. Shows discussed are Looney Tunes (Porky Pig), Captain Planet and Muppet Babies. Commercials discussed are those for Oreo Cookies, a motorcycle that comes with a wrench for making bike parts move, triplet babies, and ever-present Barbie. The paper concludes that though there are some instances of gender-specific focus, children's programming seems to be much less gender-biased than in years past. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Cartoons.doc
Essay Title: Gender Studies In Saturday Morning Marketing