Check any list of shows that were canceled before their time and Freaks and Geeks is likely to be on it. Created by Paul Feig with Judd… Read more “Freaks and Geeks: Why I’m Interested in Studying It”
Author: Cathie LeBlanc
Final Presentation
DUE: May 12, 2016 (during final exam period 8am-10:30am) The major work of the semester involves writing a formal critique of one season of a television show… Read more “Final Presentation”
Judgment Assignment Description
DUE DATE: April 26 before class! In this post, you will evaluate the quality of your chosen show. You will evaluate what has been created and how it is… Read more “Judgment Assignment Description”
Analysis Assignment Description
DUE DATE: April 8 before class! In this post, you will begin to formulate some interpretations about your chosen show. To analyze something means to take it apart in… Read more “Analysis Assignment Description”
Representations of Reality Assignment Description
DUE DATE: March 24 before class! In this blog post, you will begin to examine the cultural context of which your chosen program is a part. You will examine… Read more “Representations of Reality Assignment Description”
Narrative Structure Assignment Description
DUE DATE: March 1 before class! This blog assignment will allow you to think about and explain how your television show tells its stories. The requirements of this blog… Read more “Narrative Structure Assignment Description”
How to Navigate This Blog
This blog represents a shared creation involving everyone in our class. Each of you will contribute posts concerning your particular television show. While we in the class… Read more “How to Navigate This Blog”
Critical Orientation Assignment Description
DUE DATE: February 4 before class! This is your first blog assignment in which you will tell your audience about your chosen television show. The requirements of… Read more “Critical Orientation Assignment Description”
What Makes a Good Blog Post?
For this class, you will be writing blog posts that have a particular focus and so they need to be a bit more formal than your typical blog.… Read more “What Makes a Good Blog Post?”
Television Criticism Project
DUE DATE: May 12, 2016 The major work of the semester involves writing a formal critique of a single season of a television show of your choice.… Read more “Television Criticism Project”
