Graduate Research Papers
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Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Minorities in motion pictures;
Abstract
This is an instructional design project developed to enhance a curriculum module in Visual Literacy at the University of Northern Iowa. The module examines the content, messages, and viewer interpretation of Hollywood Cinema and issues of diversity. Hollywood reflects the current thoughts, actions, and habits of the American culture, which influences the thought process of the entire world. Students are required to view selected Hollywood films that document American history and educate in cultural diversity, trends and issues. The intention of this module is for students of diverse backgrounds to become exposed to a cultural system that they have traditionally been taught not to see. By becoming aware of the system, they are to become aware of their own cultural bias, stereotypes, and beliefs.
Year of Submission
2012
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Department
Division of Instructional Technology
First Advisor
Leigh E. Zeitz
Second Advisor
Mary C. Herring
Date Original
2012
Object Description
1 PDF file (97 leaves)
Copyright
©2012 Derek A. Sallis
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Sallis, Derek A., "Decoding Hollywood: An instructional design module for visual literacy of race, ethnicity, & cultural portrayals in Hollywood films" (2012). Graduate Research Papers. 3279.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/3279
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