To construct a small exhibit using the radio. Your exhibit can
be from either an object centered or theme centered approach. Use the
Fleming model and write labels for this exhibit.
An object centered analysis looks at the object itself.
When did it come into existence? What did it look like? What were its
features? What was it made of? What was its role between 1937-1945? Who
used it? How was it used? etc.
A theme centered analysis looks at larger themes and places the object(s)
in the context of the theme you are discussing. Therefore, a theme
centered analysis would consider such possibilities as: entertainment
between 1937-1945; advertising and consumerism during this period; family
life; or technological advancement of the period.
You should use one primary source to provide information
about your artifact and to support your theme. Use the Maryland Room at
McKeldin Library or materials from McKeldin Library itself. The Maryland
Room contains magazines and area newspapers of the period 1937-1945.
However, some of this information can be obtained from newspapers of the
period that are currently on microfilm/fiche in McKeldin.
Note: Though you may use the internet for additional information,
it is highly unlikely that you will find primary source documentation for
this homework assignment. See the Resources
page for information about citing web sites.
You should use one secondary source (from the readings this
semester) to provide information about your artifact and to support your
theme.
You can also interview friends and professors about the role of the
radio in society today or between the periods of 1937-1945.
You should link to two other student's papers in the class.
Important: Do not simply provide a section where you say: "See
Psyche's paper for more information on this subject." Rather, you should
read that student's paper and use their argument to support or refute the
position you are taking in your own paper. You should include that
student's paper in your footnotes.
Be sure to document all your sources (including other
students' papers) with footnotes.
