Exam 3 (critical Theory)

Question 1

What is the definition of “Critical” tradition?

Answer 1

Discursive Reflexion

Question 2

What is the problem of “Critical” tradition?

Answer 2

Hegemonic ideology; systematically distorted speech situation.

Question 3

What was the “Frankfurt School?”

Answer 3

• The Frankfurt School - critique of mass culture as capitalist domination
• 1930-institute of social research, U, of Frankfurt, first Marxist academic institute.

Question 4

How has “Critical Theory” (tradition) changed?

Answer 4

-Much critical theory today is not Marxist.
Still critiques forms of power that perpetuate injustice

-Emphasis has shifted from economics (capitalism) to sulture (sexism, racism, etc.)
Communication theory focuses on how

-discursive silence some voices and privilage others.

Question 5

Was the “Critical” tradition first created by Marxism?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

How does Deetz “System” model incorporate “Critical” theory?

Answer 6

Deetz’s system model

  - Uses cybernetics and phenomenology
  - How is critical theory incorporated?

Emphasizes open conversation

  - Need for questioning
  - Inclusive participation
  - Focus on issues of power- how systems           block genuine conversation.