Just wanted to drop everyone a hello. Check out my other blog linked to D2L to see an example of what I'm looking for. Ben and I will also be contributing to the blog, so check us out on this blog to see the kinds of posts we're looking for. Remember, you don't necessarily have to use the readings for your blog entries. Just make sure that you are critical in your observations of the media. This doesn't mean you are criticizing the media, rather than you're thinking about it. This could be about aesthetics, text, ideology, ownership, etc. For example, tonight I watched the newest episode of the
Biggest Loser. I could address the show in various ways. How does it show men differently than women. The show has CRAZY product placement. How does that speak to the rise of reality television? I could discuss the overall racial makeup of the show, the stories that are chosen by producers to highlight each participant, etc. Any such topics would be critical. In short, just take some time to think about the stuff you're watching, listening to, etc.
