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Informationen zum Autor James Baker Klappentext This comprehensive and accessible guide provides an introduction to teaching this topic, with practical advice on classroom approaches and reference to key critical and theoretical writing. Using examples from TV sitcoms in Britain and the US, it explores sitcom conventions, types of sitcom and issues such as representation of gender. This book is part of a series particularly aimed at teachers new to media studies post-16. The series provides information and ideas for teachers involved with the teaching of AS and A level media studies 9OCR, AQA and WJEC), AS and A level film studies (WJEC), GNVQ/AVCE, Btech, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, and Lifelong Learning courses. Each title consists of a detailed teaching guide which provides essential information and guidance on how to cover each topic effectively, with reference to assessment objectives. Zusammenfassung This comprehensive and accessible guide provides an introduction to teaching this topic, with practical advice on classroom approaches and reference to key critical and theoretical writing. Using examples from TV sitcoms in Britain and the US, it explores sitcom conventions, types of sitcom and issues such as representation of gender. This book is part of a series particularly aimed at teachers new to media studies post-16. The series provides information and ideas for teachers involved with the teaching of AS and A level media studies 9OCR, AQA and WJEC), AS and A level film studies (WJEC), GNVQ/AVCE, Btech, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, and Lifelong Learning courses. Each title consists of a detailed teaching guide which provides essential information and guidance on how to cover each topic effectively, with reference to assessment objectives. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction to the series 1. Introduction Assessment contexts Why teach sitcom? How to use this guide Schemes of work 2. Background information The development of sitcom Forms and conventions of TV sitcoms Sitcom producers and audiences Changes in the role of sitcom Types of sitcom Analysis a sitcom 3. Case studies a. Sitcom families b. Sitcom and gender c. Sitcom and realism Glossary Videography References and selected bibliography Acknowledgments...
