September 2nd 2010

September 16th 2010

Lecture on Media Studies and its insidious influence on language, culture, and society.

Key concepts: Imperialism, Globalization, Consumerism, Speed.

•   Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death, pp. 1-29 (handouts)

•   Boorstin, pp. 7-45 (handout)

•   McLuhan, “The Medium is the Message” (MCS)