The History of the Present (last blog post due anytime before final exam)

It's always difficult to write the history of the present. However, if you were attempt to look at television today through the lenses used in this course, how would you describe it?  Take one example of a current trend in television and analyze it.  

Convergence Television (Last Blog Post Due Anytime Before Final Exam)

Discuss how you see two of John Caldwell’s five elements of convergence television (outlined on page 46 of his essay) applying to the television you consume today. 

Webisodes and Clips (last blog post due anytime before final exam)

Please post a webisode or youtube video that's entertained you lately.  Don't worry about commenting much on it in introduction, but please use your 200 words to comment on a clip that another class member uploads.  Last blog post due anytime before course final exam.

Section Prompt Dec. 3

Hello all,

This week we'll be discussing Caldwell's essay "Convergence Television." I'd like you to prepare the following:

1. What is Caldwell's thesis? (1-2 sentences only)
2. What are 3 arguments or examples which support this thesis. 
3. Think of a media example which relates to one of Caldwell's main points. 

See you later!

Josh

The video embedder isn't working, so here's a link to a video which deals with convergence better than most: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0.