Here is the course outline:
Representation is how media texts deal with and present gender, age, ethnicity, national and regional identity, social issues and events to an audience. Media texts have the power to shape an audience’s knowledge and understanding about these important topics. This makes them very powerful in terms of influencing ideas and attitudes
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Stuart Hall's theory of representation argues that within a media text, there will oftentimes not be a true representation of events, people, places, or history.
Case study
Edward Said Orientalism
Film: Persepolis 91 min 2008 or https://whereolivetreesweep.com/
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The most-watched event ever was Super Bowl XLIX 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RFXLwZV_fA
why?
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Review of 3 pages (750 words) from Perlego
Rubric:
20% (A) exceptional
Ideas are clearly organized, developed, and supported to achieve
a purpose; the purpose is clear. Names, dates, connections, and background reflect more than the required knowledge of class material, readings, lectures, discussions, and your own extracurricular involvement. The main points are clear and organized effectively. The conclusion is satisfying and relates back to the introduction. The student has a clear grasp of the information
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