RTF 334 Mass Media and Children-W

Unique No. 07340

Faculty: Fast

Class Time: MWF 3-4

Room: PAR 105

Writing Comp: Yes

Comm/Culture Req: No

Closing Limit: 35

Cross-listed: No

Prerequisites

Must be an RTF major with a UT GPA of at least a 2.25 and have upper-division standing. The following coursework with a grade of at least C in each course: RTF 305 and 9 additional hours of lower-division coursework in RTF; for others, consent of the instructor.

Consent requirements

This course does not require consent. Registration is open via the online registration system to all RTF majors.

First class day policy

Students must attend the first class day or make prior arrangements with the instructor.

Course description

This course explores the construction of “childhood” in the media, examines media texts produced for children and studies children as a unique audience. We will analyze the production practices of children&Mac226;s media, children&Mac226;s media consumption and current research on media effects on children. In addition, we will study the political economy of Disney and critically examine the content of Disney’s media products. This analysis will emphasize both the economic and the ideological.

Amy Fast completed her Ph.D. at Penn State where she taught Film History & Theory and Media Criticism courses. Her dissertation is on Heidegger and truth in documentary film.