TASK NUMBER ONE!
Just how much can you remember of the three theories that you were introduced to before Christmas?
Get into groups of three or four and write up a 'crib sheet' for ONE of the following (I'll assign you a theory):
- Uses & Gratifications
- Reception Theory
- Passive & Active Audiences
Discuss the theory in your group, and then write out the basic outline of the theory as you remember it (I can always help fill in the gaps) - don't just jump online and copy the answers!
TASK NUMBER TWO!
Using another group's crib sheet as your guide, watch this clip and think about what the theory would say about it - it is important that you don't get distracted by what YOU think, but rather what the argument of the theory would be.
Once you are confident that you know how the theory would apply to this clip, you must now turn it on its head - discuss and write a critique of the theory: why does it fail to take into account everything that might be going on in this clip?
TASK NUMBER THREE!
Individually, you should write up a brief summary of both the benefits and the drawbacks of ALL THREE theories based upon what we have discussed in class
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