Media Literacy
Kim Imdieke
Latest Articles
Colorado State University student Emily Webster describes how shows like NYPD Blue "illustrate violence as a problem amongst all classes."
Colorado State University student Mindie Verplank describes how Jesse "reassures single mothers by portraying hope and success."
That 70's Show and the Decline of Patriotism
Colorado State University student Nick Shryack explains how That 70's Show demonstrates a decline in patriotism among Americans.
Colorado State University student Frankie Schwenk analyzes the media's pressure on women to project a "certain sexual image in order to feel accepted and wanted by the opposite sex."
Colorado State University student Luke Ryner analyzes WWF Raw's reinforcement of violence as an acceptable way to solve problems.
Ferngully and Environmental Preservation
Colorado State University student Jennifer Quinn examines the response to environmental devastation offered by the movie Ferngully.
Ferngully and Environmental Preservation
Colorado State University student Jennifer Quinn examines the response to environmental devastation offered by the movie Ferngully.
Colorado State University student Stephanie Nelson examines the media's role in male domination of professional sports--particularly basketball.
Television as a Cultural Forum: An Analysis of "Dharma and Greg"
Guest contributor and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student Amanda Wilson analyzes Dharma and Greg in terms of Newcomb and Hirsch's notion of television as a "cultural forum."
The Portrayl of Underage Drinking in "American Pie"
Colorado State University student Kim Kennedy examines "the casual presentation of drinking" in the movie American Pie.