Media analysis and reflection

Television reflection prompt-

Please address all of the following prompts:

The Gerbner article speaks of television as a “hidden curriculum.” What is this hidden curriculum, and what are its implications? What does it teach us about our society and our place within that society? To what degree has this hidden curriculum influenced you?

Please make sure that you provide your thoughts on the topic and prompts, rather than summarizing the author. While you are required to quote from the reading, this is in support of your views.

We are seeking brief (500 words) but thoughtful reflections.

Analysis Prompt

Please start by watching two or three of the available clips of the latest Bachelor, found at https://abc.com/shows/the-bachelor

Please analyze the clips you have watched, rather than discussing the show in general. Let us know which clips, and refer to specific moments within these clips.

Some things to consider might be-

-What is going on here, both on the surface and more deeply?

-What about the behavior and appearance of the participants? Their self-reflection and treatment of each other?

-Comment on the show’s complexity, opaqueness, and/or flashing arrows (or absence thereof).

-What is this show’s hidden curriculum; what can we learn about the world and our place in it?

-What, if anything, do the production values add to what you watch; are we influenced by lighting, music, camera angles, costuming?

-If given the opportunity, would you appear on this or any other reality show?

We are seeking a brief (500 words) but thoughtful analysis (please do not simply summarize the clip).