\n One way to identify changes in popular culture is to examine new terms and concepts that arise and quickly become prevalent in society.\u00a0 For example, you may be familiar with the new phrases that arose with the use of smartphones (LOL! OMG! YOLO!) and the new meanings for already familiar words such as text, data, refresh, application, etc.\u00a0 We use \u201cGoogle\u201d as a verb today, \u201cSpam\u201d used to be a canned meat product, and \u201cAmazon\u201d no longer first brings to mind a river in South America.\n <\/p>\n
\n Oxford Dictionary (https:\/\/en.oxforddictionaries.com\/\u00a0(Links to an external site.)) takes on the challenge of the ever-changing English language by providing definitions for newly adopted and used words in the English language and even selects a \u201cWord of the Year\u201d \u2013 a word that takes on a certain significant meaning in the context of current events and culture.\u00a0 In 2015, it was notable that the \u201cword\u201d of the year wasn\u2019t even a word at all, but instead an emoji!\u00a0 No one 10 years ago could have predicted this, and it demonstrates clearly the role that communication via technology has in today\u2019s culture.\n <\/p>\n
\n For this assignment, you will be creating a PowerPoint presentation about popular culture and this year\u2019s Word of the Year.\u00a0 Look up Oxford Dictionaries\u2019 most recent Word of the Year and consider the cultural influences and events that drove this word selection. \u00a0What events are related to this word and what are their significance?\u00a0 How does this word present itself in your own thoughts, experiences, and beliefs?\u00a0 What is the connection between the \u201cWord of the Year\u201d and the concept of Popular Culture?\n <\/p>\n
\n Specifications:\n <\/p>\n
\n Submission: A 10-12 slide PowerPoint\u00a0presentation or Prezi\u00a0to address the questions posed above. Include speaker notes or a voice-over, images, and videos where applicable.\u00a0 If you choose the voice-over option, you will upload your recording web link (URL).\n <\/p>\n
\n In your presentation:\n <\/p>\n
\n Helpful Resources:\n <\/p>\n
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