CAMS 227 - Television

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Wellesley College

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Description:

San Filippo Television today is omnipresent and, it sometimes seems, omnipotent: seen by millions worldwide, generating massive revenue, enorm-ously influential in shaping conceptions of ourselves and our world. The course will begin with a study of the specific form of television, and of the development of televisual style (and spectatorial perception) since the invention of the medium. We will consider how television sells not just consumer goods but cultural myths and self-images: of family, class, and national identity; gender roles, sexuality, and lifestyle; and race and ethnicity. We will explore the ways in which industrial and regulatory practices operate behind the scenes to shape and con-trol what and who gets broadcast, and how. The course will conclude with a look ahead to television's next frontiers. Prerequisite: CAMS majors: 101 and CAMS 135/ARTS 165, CAMS 138/ARTS 108 or CAMS 139/ARTS 109. Students who entered the College prior to the Fall of 2009 are exempted. For non-majors, CAMS 101 is recommended. Distribution: Arts, Music, Theatre, Film, Video Semester: Spring Unit: 1.0

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wellesley.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 283-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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