Course Development: REEL Diversity-Race and Media Representation
- Adam Foley (Iowa State University)
Abstract
This presentation will discuss the development and implementation of a college-level course designed to explore issues of race and representation in the media through the lens of critical theory. All aspects of the course will be shared, including course materials, online resources, and integration into the current ISU curriculum. The course is based on the following guiding questions: What are the hidden messages delivered by the media? What are the not so hidden messages? Whose experiences are most widely represented in the media? Why is this important? What role do the media play in perpetuating negative stereotypes of minoritized individuals? What do the media teach us about society and its priorities? How do the media help to shape our identity? What are the educational implications of media images for young children? What are the historical and philosophical meanings and implications of media images?