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Peer reviewedMorris, Barbara S. – English Journal, 1999
Describes how the author uses the character George from the television comedy "Seinfeld" to offer her students a challenging inquiry into cultural studies in relation to television character analysis. Describes how the author uses a particular episode to discuss the relation between George's workplace travails and broader issues of…
Descriptors: Characterization, Comedy, Critical Viewing, English Instruction
Peer reviewedMorris, Barbara S. – Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, 1993
Discusses how to teach critical thinking about television and describes methods used in a college class on television analysis. Two approaches are examined: television content analysis, with an example of sports commentary; and analyzing television viewing, including a questionnaire developed by students. (five references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Athletics, Content Analysis, Critical Thinking, Critical Viewing
