This critical studies course explores how technology functions as part of media industries, societies, and cultures. Through lectures, screenings, and assignments, the course will help students understand technology as an array of objects, ideologies, fantasies, labor practices, and industrial formations.

Prerequisites: Film Studies 46.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

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Lisa Parks
4.6
20 reviews

Lecture

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14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
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FAMST 166TS Parks L A Spring 2022 Total: 58
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101D . Parks L A 1 Year, 7 Months Ago

Professor Parks is incredibly kind, passionate, and knowledgeable about the subject. She is there to help and teach. I will say, the lectures can be somewhat long and history based, so some may find them difficult. I really enjoyed the class and appreciated her. Just make sure you keep up with the readings.

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101D . Parks L A 1 Year, 7 Months Ago

Lectures were long and very history-dense, especially in the first few weeks. But, Professor Parks is super interesting and a really knowledgeable professor. Graded on very few assignments though and I found grading to be a little harsh/not great feedback given. Overall, not the worst 101 course to take though

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FAMST187SM . Parks L A 8 Years Ago

This is only the 2nd time prof parks taught the social media seminar, but it was really good. Informative and a really important to take if your emphasis is on media, we had almost too much fun discussing social media. Expect to present on a reading, 1-2 guest lecturers, a take home midterm, and a group project at the end (w/a pizza if youre good!)

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FLMST96 . Parks L A 10 Years Ago

FILM 96 This class was HARD. I gave up my social life many times to fulfill the reqs of this class. Expect stress for the papers, and having to change your writing methods in order to earn your grade. If you miss lecture, you're screwed. Good luck.

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FILM96 . Parks L A 10 Years Ago

This class was so difficult. Parks was a good teacher, but a lot of what she said in lecture was just spouting information that was semi-relevant to the papers that made up 100% of our grade. This class did not teach me how to write a good paper. This class taught me how to write a paper that a TA/professor would like. Big difference. Disappointed.

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FLM113 . Parks L A 14 Years Ago

Film 113SC. The class was on satellite culture. It was actually interesting to learn about. All lectures were pretty short, there is no discussion, and no screenings. Overall I enjoyed the class and would recommend it. The mid-term and final are both take-home and require knowledge of the readings. Buy the books!

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