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UNIT 1: Asking Critical Questions Ask questions to discover the purpose, point of view, target audience and subtext of different types of media messages. Click here to download
UNIT 2: The Art of Slapstick Discover what makes physical humor such an important tradition in storytelling, learn the secrets of creating comedy characters and invent Click here to download UNIT 3: What's Real and What's Reel? Explore what makes a media message seem "realistic" or "unrealistic" and learn how realism affects a reader or viewer's emotional response. Click here to download
UNIT 4: History and Media Explore the way artists, photographers, journalists, musicians and historians have shared their understanding of the Civil War, one of the most important events in American history. Click here to download
UNIT 5: Entertainment Warriors Examine the role of violence in contemporary sports, reflect on gender stereotypes in professional wrestling, and imagine a sporting event that will be popular 50 years in the future. Click here to download
UNIT 6: Media Mania! Reflect on your own media use habits, including the role of videogames and other media in your life. Click here to download
BACK MATTER Glossary and References Click here to download |
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