Class Nine – April 2

REALITY TV

Key questions for class:

How has Reality TV impacted the entertainment industry?

Why is it so popular and what are the major criticisms of the genre? 

Reality TV is hardly “real” but it sure is entertaining for a lot of people. We will explore the six subgenres; romance, crime, informational, reality-drama, competition or game, and talent. In class, we will explore the economics, ethics, and impact of Reality TV. 

Class Presentation – Reality TV

HOMEWORK:

Listen to episode 1 of NPR’s Embedded – Alternate Realities: A Strange Bet (27 minutes long)

Answer the below questions in a doc and deliver by Monday, April 7 at 11:59pm: 

What are your thoughts on the premise of this short podcast series? 

Do you think it’s an effective way to deal with the issue of conspiracy theories? Why or why not? 

How does this first episode make you feel?