Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Winter 2002

Publication Title

American Communication Journal

Abstract

In teaching introductory courses using television equipment, we find that cultural studies interests can be meshed with basic skills-oriented production classes in useful ways. Utilizing an on-going discussion strategy emphasizing that students are evaluating, criticizing, and interpreting, as well as producing cultural products, the activities we describe articulate the reflexive nature of media and culture. Furthermore, in asking students to investigate and explore ways media both construct and reflect their understanding of culture, students are guided to begin a life-long process of critical thinking.

Volume

5

Issue

2

ISSN

1532-5865

Comments

This article is available freely online through the publisher at: http://ac-journal.org/journal/vol5/iss2/articles/tvculture.htm

Rights

copyright 2002, ACJ

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