We are going to use the television series, "Mad Men' to analyze a variety of 20th Century, controversial, historical topics. This unique study will cover assignments for you English, as well as your History Through Film coursework.
Course Syllabus
Topics of Discussion and Lesson Plans
1. Post War America
1:1 Introduction (Episode #1: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes)
1:2 Characterization (Episode #2: The Ladies Room)
2. Advertising
2:1 I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke... (Episode #3: Marriage of Figaro)
Course Syllabus
Topics of Discussion and Lesson Plans
1. Post War America
1:1 Introduction (Episode #1: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes)
1:2 Characterization (Episode #2: The Ladies Room)
2. Advertising
2:1 I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke... (Episode #3: Marriage of Figaro)
2:2 Advertising: Then and Now... (Episode #4: The Rejected)
3. Sexism and Feminism
3:1 The Feminine Mystique (Episode #5, #6)
3:1 The Feminine Mystique (Episode #5, #6)
3:2 What's in a Wife? (Episode #7)
3:3 Everyday Sexism (Episode #8 and #9)
3:4 Persuasive Writing (Episode #10, 11, 12, 13)
4. Television and Media
4:1 History of Television (Season #2 Episode 1-4)
4:2 Propaganda Techniques (Season, Episode 4-10)
4:3 Characterization in literature and film
4:4 Investigation: The Civil Rights Movement
5. What do you do when no one is watching? A study of the short story, "The Palace Thief", by Ethan Canin
5:1 Introduction and first reading responses...
5:2 Discussion and Response (p.160-165)
5:3 Theme (p.165-170)
5:4 p.175-185
5:5 p.185-205
5:1 Introduction and first reading responses...
5:2 Discussion and Response (p.160-165)
5:3 Theme (p.165-170)
5:4 p.175-185
5:5 p.185-205