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The Hollywood Curriculum

Paperback • 2017 • 1. edition

The Hollywood Curriculum

By Mary M. Dalton

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About the book

The third edition of this book analyzes over 165 films distributed throughout the United States over the last 80 years to construct a theory of curriculum in the movies that is grounded in cultural studies and critical pedagogy. The portrayal of teachers in popular motion pictures is based on individual efforts rather than collective action and relies on codes established by stock characters and predictable plots, which precludes meaningful struggle. These conventions ensure the ultimate outcome...Show more

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9781433130854

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Peter Lang Publishing Inc

Published year

2017

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The Hollywood Curriculum

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