Which questions would cultural studies be most interested in asking of a cultural artefact?
- A. Who decides what is produced?
- B. Who can afford the artefact?
- C. How is the artefact marketed?
- D. What is the register of speech in the artefact?
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Correct answer: A. A, B and C only
Explanation
Cultural studies ('the circuit of culture') asks about production, access and consumption. Register is a linguistic or stylistic question.
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