INQ-177 | Through the Lens of Television: Examining the 1960s and Beyond

Topic Description:

Using the lens of television, we will examine the decade of the 1960s, from the image of Camelot and John F. Kennedy through the years of war, protest, and assassinations to the moon landing. We will first ask: How did television reflect or refract what was happening in society at large? The follow-up question is: In what ways, if any, has this function changed over time? Students will employ their insights from the sixties to examine a television show from the first decade of the 21st century. Day and/or overnight field trips will be included.

Course Types Offered: On-Campus

Topic Approved: April 2012