Lecture/screenings, four hours; discussion, one hour. Critical survey of American television history from its inception to present. Examination of interrelationships between program forms, industrial paradigms, social trends, and culture. Starting with television's hybrid origins in radio, theater, and film, contextualization, viewing, and discussion of key television shows, as well as Hollywood films that comment on radio and television. Consideration of television programs and series in terms of sociocultural issues (consumerism, lifestyle, gender, race, national identity) and industrial practice (programming, policy, regulation, business). Letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
8.3 / 10
Organization
8.3 / 10
Time
5-10 hrs/week
Overall
8.3 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Winter 2024 In-Person
    Grade: A-

    The class isn't hard overall. The shows we watched in class were really interesting, but sometimes they really didn't have anything to do at all with what we were learning in class. Overall, it's a fun and easy-ish class. Depends on how strict your TA is about grading midterm and final though.

Course

Previously taught
24W

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance required

  • No midterms

  • No final

  • 0% recommend the textbook

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