The first essay exam assessed your knowledge about the first half of the semester. This essay exam will evaluate your knowledge about the last seven weeks, but also the class as a whole.Thus, this exam will require you to answer two questions in one essay (one essay that is about 4-5 pages long). This semester, we have spent a lot of time learning the history, theories, processes and political implications of global communication. This essay will help see whether you can make the big connections between this course’s themes and theories. Please write an essay responding to the following questions. I have provided additional comments/questions below each main question. These are just tips that will provide you with more clarity regarding the expectations. Answer the following questions in a coherent essay that includes an introduction/thesis and conclusion. Make sure to use evidence from lessons/examples, reading materials, and films and current examples. Use this essay, also, to further expand our conversations. Consider how these dialogues have added to your knowledge/perspectives. Also, make sure to use course material from the entire semester. Your essay in total should be no longer than 5 pages and no shorter than 4 pages. You will get points taken off for submitting an exam with more than 5 pages or less than 4. Please make sure that your essay is not simply opinion-based. Support your claims with specific evidence. You should make direct references (cited correctly) to course material (including sufficient class examples). You need a bibliography in APA style, and also use in-text citations to indicate where you received your information. 1) Regarding what you have learned about the history and theories of international communications, what lesson do you think we should take from this course about media and influence/power, especially regarding politics and international relations? To answer these questions, consider the following:How does studying international communication contribute to our knowledge/ perceptions/opinions about our position and place in the world?What are the roles of propaganda, neo(colonialism), and the growth of capitalism on international communications?2) What have you learned about international communications in relation to understanding cultural and economic power as well as the construction of knowledge? Use this section to address the last four weeks of class. Consider the following, but you don’t have to limit yourself to these ideas:How do we know what we know? How do we create and absorb knowledge about international affairs, politics, etc.?Consider some of the concepts that we have talked about in the last part of the semester: imperialism, globalization, soft power, scientific racism, etc.What are the relationships between globalization, development, music, television and film?Formatting CriteriaMinimum of 4 pages but no longer than 5 pages (12-point font, double-spaced, 1 inch margins)Cite your sources. Include a bibliography in APA style.Proofread your work! Reference the rubric posted on Angel and the Lesson CommentarySave your file as "Last name_First name"

The CSR Report and program Critique – (this is 20% of the Grade)You need to pick a Company from the following list: Hilton Worldwide, Unilever, Exxon, Volkswagen, Patagonia, BP plc, Walt Disney, Wholefoods, Google, Amalgamated Bank, Natura & Co or Samsung. Review the Guidelines for more details. You are to submit your critique and apply the concepts learned in the course. The report is to be 2000 - 3000 words or 10 pages and less.Involves reading and doing a critique of a company's annual sustainability, CSR, or citizenship report. Assess the company’s CSR, sustainability, or citizenship report. Explain the extent to which the company recognizes and takes responsibility for the various social and environmental and governance impacts of its business that you identify.Be Thoughtful and Answer the following questions...Read and assess the company’s sustainability or CSR report, paying particular attention to the social and environmental efforts that address the triple bottom line. Please answer in your report in approximately 2,000-3,000 words. Explain how the company frames the issues Are they discussed in terms of ethical or social responsibilities? Do they use frameworks (GRI, CDP , UN Sustainable Development Goals or certification programs) to guide and independently validate their reports? Explain the extent to which the report illustrates that the company recognizes its social responsibilities among employees, consumers, and other stakeholders. Cite the specific metrics used in the report and their progress against them. Critical assessment: Reflecting on the issues in the course, do you consider that their sustainability or CSR programs are effective? Who is Responsible for their program. Is company is doing enough? Or are they primarily directed simply at issues to affect profits? Be critical and explain what may be lacking. How do they compare to their top 2 competitors? What is the biggest challenge identified for the next 5 years? Do they work with external NGOs? Are they taking steps to follow the SDGs (the Strategic Development Goals) of the United Nations?