For Friday, read the essays handed out in class. You do not have to write anything with these readings; instead, focus on understanding the authors' explanations and critiques of power and propaganda in American politics.
For Monday, read the essays handed out in class. You do not have to write anything with these readings; instead, focus on understanding the authors' explanations and critiques of power and propaganda in American politics. In addition, view this clip of the political ad analyzed in Drew Weston's "The New Frontier" (in your handout) and the following Daily Show clips. Be prepared to discuss the effectiveness of the ad, and to explain what Jon Stewart does to be funny. (Total viewing time is about twenty minutes.)
The Ever-Spending Story
Mission Accomplished
Indecision 2000
