Genre Ross Golding

Theorists, Quotes and Beliefs

Steve Neale

Neale

Quotes: - ‘Genres are instances of repetition

and difference’ - ‘Difference is essential, mere

repetition would not attract an audience’

Daniel Chandler

Chandler

Quotes: - ‘Every genre positions those who

participate in text’ e.g interviewer or interviewee, or storyteller and listener

- ‘Genre is a critical tool that helps us study texts and audience responses by dividing them into categories based on common elements’

David Buckingham

Buckingham

Quotes: - ‘Genre is a constant process of

negotiation and change’ - ‘The audience does not just accept

the genre as set. It has to adapt as the culture surrounding it changes’

Issues and Conventions

Genre can be factorised into plot, character and setting

Often when created, a product is formed around experience therefore defining its genre

Can be reflections of modern/ current events that are happening in relation to the particular aspect- for example aggressive or quick =drum and bass/ rock/ heavy metal