ANTH 308
Fall 2017 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
AMST 316, FILM 319 |
This course examines the industrial and cultural conditions for the development of relatively complex forms of storytelling in commercial U.S. television. Narrative complexity is a cross-generic phenomenon that emerged over the 1980s and has proliferated within an increasingly fragmented media environment. In class discussions and individual research projects, students will analyze particular programs in-depth, with attention to their industrial and social conditions of production, their aesthetic and ideological appeals, and the cultural tastes and viewing practices they reflect and promote. We will also consider how television studies has responded and contributed to the increased prestige of certain types of programs. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ANTH |
| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AMST)(ANTH)(FILM-MN)(FILM)(STS) |
Major Readings:
This course is in extremely high demand. I need to be able to select qualified and serious students from the large pool seeking admission.
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Examinations and Assignments:
weekly research journal
short (5-7page) midterm paper
class presentation and final research paper
students will also take turns facilitating class discussions over the semester. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
There will be between 2-3 hours of assigned viewing each week.
For admission, please (1) place an electronic POI request during pre-registration and (2) email etraube@wesleyan.edu to obtain the questionnaire which will be the basis for selection. Those admitted will be able to enroll during the adjustment period. |
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