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Peer reviewedLindholdt, Paul J. – Exercise Exchange, 2000
Describes the evolution of an assignment in a college-level English class in which students present to the class their analysis of lyrics to a favorite song of theirs (on a particular topic). Shows how students thereby are eased into interpretation, critical examination, and some of the principles of literature. (SR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Critical Thinking, English Instruction, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBlair, Kristine L. – Exercise Exchange, 1995
Demonstrates ways in which students can use popular media sources for the purpose of research in rhetorical and cultural study. States that students come away with a better understanding of how the media usually only take one side or the other. (PA)
Descriptors: High Schools, Higher Education, Mass Media, Mass Media Role
Peer reviewedLambdin, Laura – Exercise Exchange, 1994
Outlines a writing assignment for first-year composition students in which they choose a popular song and explicate its meaning both through prose and in a classroom presentation. Explains how to prepare students for public speaking regarding their essays. Discusses problems and argues for the assignment's usefulness. (HB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, English Instruction, Freshman Composition, Higher Education
