Intro into ‘postmodernism’ (pomo)Miss Connell

The word ‘postmodernism’

On wipe boards copy and complete:

Post =

Modern = (when/what)

Ism =

The word ‘postmodernism’

Post = after

Modern = early 1800’s – late 1900’s, ‘current’

Ism = a suffix that indicates an action, practice or movement (feminism, alcoholism, racism)

But ‘pomo’ is not that simple…..

So keep in mind, it’s controversial.

Some say it’s a ‘wooly’ theory

Rate your confidence/knowledge

Key terms = what makes texts/case studies ‘postmodern’

A lot of texts are recreated multiple times

The more we create, the more we mix

We know this is referring to the Beatles iconic image

Not being able to let go of the past

Example case studiesNothing new/original hybridity intertextuality nostalgia

Parody (mocking)

Pastiche (imitating)

Links to categories

Connectionsof key terms

Can you think of another text?

Nothing new/original hybridity intertextuality nostalgia

Learning Objective

All must Most should Some could

Know 3 postmodern key terms

Identify a media text that links to a key term

Make connections between texts and key terms

Tape your coloured target to your wipe board

Task

3 groups

1 envelope each

In envelope:

-4 media texts

-blanks

Each person in group present 1 existing text

write on paper (notes for your presentation)

You must explain what category it belongs to

and why

(challenge – explain how it belongs to more than 1

category)

Extension: can you think of your own case

study/text that belongs in the categories?

Let’s make it interesting….

• You can have 1 swap of a media text (with me or someone else)

• 1 point: Placing text in right category (and explain)• 1 point: for every other category you can get it in• 5 points: a text you’ve come up with yourself and

put in right category• -3 points: anything you get wrong

Need a volunteer….

?

Timing

• 7-8 mins to plan, but I might take time away.

• Then present to class

GROUP 1

Your turn to present…..

Group 1

Meme of choice

Did you swap?

Could you come up with your own texts?

• +5 points

• No points if incorrect and -2 points

GROUP 2

Your turn to present…..

Group 2

Did you swap?

Could you come up with your own texts?

• +5 points

• No points if incorrect and -2 points

GROUP 3

Your turn to present…..

Group 3

Did you swap?

Could you come up with your own texts?

• +5 points

• No points if incorrect and -2 points

My volunteer will announce the winner at the end…….

Rate your confidence/knowledge

Did you make progress?

How many made progress?How many on 3/4?Who met their target?Who surpassed their target?

The winner is……