The purpose of this essay is to comparatively discuss imperialism and popular culture using Malta as a case study. At first, the concepts of imperialism and popular culture are described and the question whether these two terms are related is introduced. Second, these concepts are applied to Malta, whereby the description of the Mediterranean island’s situation also exemplarily represents the spread of popular culture to huge parts of the world. Third, this essay contains a discussion of the (potential) advantages and disadvantages or opportunities and dangers, respectively that the spread of popular culture throughout the globe (can) bring(s) with it, also focusing on the situation of Malta. Finally, the text summarises the discussion of the issue in how far the increase of popular culture can be seen as imperialistic in its character.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- The Conceptual Framework
- Popular Culture and Malta
- Christmas in Malta
- Tourism and Malta
- Music Television and the Maltese Youth
- Web 2.0 and Malta
- Evaluating the Spread of Popular Culture
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
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Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to comparatively discuss imperialism and popular culture, using Malta as a case study. It explores the relationship between these two concepts, applying them to the Maltese context to illustrate the spread of popular culture globally. The essay then examines the potential advantages and disadvantages of this spread, focusing on the Maltese experience, and concludes by discussing the extent to which the rise of popular culture can be considered imperialistic.
- Imperialism and its cultural dimension (cultural imperialism).
- The definition and characteristics of popular culture.
- The spread of popular culture in Malta and its impact.
- The relationship between popular culture and national identity.
- The potential imperialistic nature of popular culture.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The Introduction outlines the essay's purpose: to analyze the relationship between imperialism and popular culture using Malta as a case study. The Conceptual Framework chapter defines imperialism, particularly its cultural aspect, and introduces different perspectives on popular culture, highlighting its multifaceted nature and its connection to ideology. The chapter on Popular Culture and Malta examines the influence of Anglo-American popular culture on Malta, considering its bilingual nature and the accessibility of foreign media. The section on Christmas in Malta shows how even religious celebrations can incorporate aspects of popular culture. The chapter on Evaluating the Spread of Popular Culture (partial summary) will delve into the discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the global spread of popular culture.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Imperialism, cultural imperialism, popular culture, Malta, mass media, globalization, national identity, Anglo-American culture, ideology, media influence.
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- Mag. Andreas Raab (Author), 2007, Imperialism and Popular Culture Using Malta as a Case Study, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/125589
